Primary Care Paramedic

Intello Technologies Inc.; Kamloops; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic to provide urgent medical services across Canada. Candidates should have a Paramedic Program diploma and at least three years of experience in an acute care environment. This role involves emergency response, patient assessment, and teamwork in a dynamic setting. A valid Class 4 Driver’s License and CPR certification are required. Salary ranges from $22 to $42 per hour, complemented by a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of experience in an acute care setting, preferably industrial.
• Registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR).
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency situations of both medical and traumatic nature.
• Transfer of care to local health authority ambulance service as necessary.
• Maintain emergency equipment and inventory medical supplies.

Skills

Emergency Care

Critical thinking

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program

Current CPR

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Location: Gull Island, NL
Status: Temporary Full-Time - estimated duration 3-6 months
Schedule: 12 hour shift - rotational

Shape extraordinary experiences for those we serve.

Join our team

Telus Health Care Centre (THCC) and InnuMed Inc. are Canada’s leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. With a team of highly skilled professionals, THCC and InnuMed Inc. provides clinical and remote medical services across Canada. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services for the ill or injured worker, to complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and harsh areas of the country, THCC and InnuMed Inc. are chosen partners for proactive health management programs.

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together

Paramedics play a key role in our team environment. Our paramedics are responsible for ensuring that the health care needs of our clients are met. As a Paramedic, you are central to our team, a vital source of hope and specialized knowledge. Your dedication ensures that every client receives the compassionate and critical care they need, making a tangible difference in their lives and safeguarding their well-being.

Here’s how

The work of a Primary Care Paramedic involves operating an ambulance in responding to emergencies and routine calls and providing skilled basic and advanced emergency care to persons suffering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. The Primary Care Paramedic is required to assess, stabilize, and report on the nature and severity of the illness or injury. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records/reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints.

• Respond to emergency situations of both medical and traumatic nature
• Transfer of care to local health authority ambulance service as necessary
• Clinical duties such as patient history taking, vital signs, and patient charting, etc.
• Inspect and maintain emergency equipment
• Inventory of medical supplies, equipment and medications
• Performs audits as required (first aid kits, Employer notification forms, clinic QA)
• Assists in training and orientation of new hires
• Drug & Alcohol testing
• Various clerical duties
• Aid in statistical data gathering for all clinic visits
• Other duties as required/assigned

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle

• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program
• Minimum three years’ experience in an acute care setting, preferably industrial setting
• Experience in working in an industrial construction site
• Registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program
• Registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR)
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver’s License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador with abstract
• Experience in Emergency Care is required
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required
• Meet National Occupational Competency Profile Paramedicine (NOCP) Guidelines
• ITLS current
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)
• IV Therapy
• Symptom Relief Medications
• WHMIS training an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing time sensitive tasks
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge that you understand the regular requirements and demands of this job which include (but are not limited to):

• Frequent heavy lifting and movement of patients and equipment (25-50 lbs.), including stretchers (100 lbs.)
• Constant physical exertion: standing, bending, stretching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, often in confined spaces
• Continuous visual concentration required for driving, patient assessment, and medication administration; operates under regular time pressures in emergency settings
• Work pace is often uncontrollable due to unpredictable medical emergencies and call volumes

Additional hiring and placement criteria

• Background/Security Check
• Reference check
• Driver’s abstract
• Proof of registration
• Current CPR
• Must also participate in a pre-placement medical and/or drug testing as per client site access policies

Who is TELUS Health Care Centres?

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency.
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem.

Accessibility

THCC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process.
Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can work legally in Canada.

Salary Range: $22-$42

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 0%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance, experience and location. Additionally, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunitiestodevelop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

TELUS Health is an IT leader in Canada that focuses on the health sector. Our mission is to improve the way information is being used along the continuum of care to better the health of citizens in Canada and in selected countries.

Disclaimer: In accordance with the TELUS Health Solutions Data Center Security Policy, as a condition of employment, all team members whose job functions require they work at a Data Center and/or have access to detailed knowledge of technology related to client service delivery, are subject to a Personnel Security Screening conducted through the Government of Canada.

The health and safety of our team, customers and communities is paramount to TELUS. Accordingly, we require anyone joining our TELUS Health Care Centres to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team memberwill be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

By applying to this role, you understand and agree that your information will be shared with the TELUS Group of Companies’ Talent Acquisition team(s) and/or any leader(s) who will be part of the selection process.

Health

We’re looking for clinicians, programmers, product developers, sales and marketing people, customer support, and everyone in between. If you have a penchant for turning information into better health outcomes, then we want you to help us develop, implement and manage the most innovative healthcare solutions possible.

We are honoured to be recognized

21,166
Physicians using TELUS Health electronic medical records

140 million+
Health claims processed using TELUS Health solutions

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.