Primary Care Paramedic

NL Health Services; Newfoundland; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health authority in Newfoundland and Labrador is seeking a Primary Care Paramedic. The role involves providing emergency care, conducting patient assessments, and collaborating within a team in emergency situations. Candidates must meet various qualifications, including graduation from an accredited paramedic program and active certifications. This position offers shift work and is on-call as needed, with compensation ranging from CAD32.71 to CAD37.40 per hour.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
• Active BLS Certification.
• Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months).
• Demonstrated training in IV Therapy and symptom relief medications.
• Valid Class IV driver's license from Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency care and transportation of seriously ill patients.
• Conduct physical examinations and assessments.
• Function as a leader and mentor within the Paramedicine program.
• Collaborate with nursing staff and physicians in ER.

Skills

IV Therapy

Symptom relief medications

Physical capability

Leadership

Team collaboration

Education

Approved paramedic program

BLS Certification

PMO Certification

Class IV driver's license

Job description

Job Details

Zone: Central Zone

Location: FIH - Fogo Island Health Centre, Fogo

Primary Care Paramedic

Central Zone - CZ-Road Ambulance-Gander

Temp Call-In

Hours: Call in as needed (Shift Work; On-Call)

Salary: CGHSA29 (CAD32.71 - CAD37.40 per hour)

Competition Number: VAC0011883

Posted Date: 2025-05-27

Closing Date: Open until filled.

Definition of Work

The Primary Care Paramedic provides professional, effective and efficient emergency care and transportation of the seriously ill in a pre-hospital setting, while in transport to hospital, as well as in hospital. They also provide primary client care by surveying the emergency situation and taking necessary action.

The PCP conducts physical examinations; performs comprehensive assessments and tests. The PCP is an integral team member of facility-based response teams including but not limited to the Code Blue Response team and the Code White Response team. The PCP also functions as a leader and a mentor within the Paramedicine program, as well as a preceptor for Primary care paramedic students. The Paramedic is an integral member of the Emergency Department team, providing care, based on their scope of practice to patients in the ER, in collaboration with nursing staff and physicians.

The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
• Active BLS Certification.
• Active PMO Certification (including all current courses/modules).
• Active registration with NLPR.
• Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimal standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy.
• Demonstrated training and/or experience in IV Therapy and symptom relief medications.
• A valid Class IV driver's license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A current Driver's Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
• Current registration number with Provincial Medical Oversight.
• Successful Candidate will be required to be within 20 kms of the facility when required for standby.
• Consistent demonstration of the core values of NL Health Services: Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence (I CARE).
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as a Primary Care Paramedic.