Primary Care Paramedic

District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board; Sault Ste. Marie; On-site; CAD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits: To be determined

Job summary

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is seeking qualified Primary Care Paramedics for part-time roles in Sault Ste. Marie. A reserve list may be created for future opportunities and ongoing staffing needs.

Responsibilities include responding to calls, maintaining equipment, documentation, and participation in training programs. The successful candidate will work within a team of health professionals in a supportive public-service setting.

Qualifications

• EMCA/A-EMCA or graduate of MoH approved paramedic program with AEMCA pending
• Diploma from an approved College Paramedic program
• Base Hospital certification from HSNCPC
• Current CPR level HCP/BLS or equivalent (within 1 year)
• Must meet Ambulance Act and Regulations requirements
• Must meet Immunization and communicable disease standards

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls to perform patient care functions as a Primary Care Paramedic
• Interact professionally with health care team, allied emergency providers, the public and patients
• Inspect vehicles, complete required documentation and reports
• Attend mandatory training programs and preceptor PCP sessions
• Perform station cleaning duties and ensure equipment is maintained
• Participate in training and preceptor PCP students
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

CPR/BLS

Education

Diploma in Paramedic

EMCA/A-EMCA per Ambulance Act

Job description

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is seeking highly talented individuals who have an interest in serving the public to become part of our Paramedic Services team. In addition to successfully filling upcoming part time positions, we anticipate generating a Reserve List for potential future opportunities.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Respond to all calls to perform patient care functions as a Primary Care Paramedic
• Interact with other employees; members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public and patients in a professional and supportive manner
• Inspect vehicles, complete required documentation and all applicable reports as required
• Attend mandatory training programs, C. M. E. and divisional training programs as directed
• Complete assigned cleaning duties of the stations
• Ensure vehicles and equipment are maintained in accordance with provincial and local standards
• Participate in training / preceptor PCP students
• Perform all other duties as assigned

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have the ability to communicate in an effective and tactful manner, contribute routinely as a team member, and organize time to maximize contributions. Additional qualifications for this position include:

• EMCA/A-EMCA as per the Ambulance Act or Graduate of a MoH approved paramedic program with AEMCA pending, as per Ontario Reg. 257/00
• Diploma from an approved College Paramedic program
• Ability to obtain Base Hospital certification from HSNCPC
• Current certification in C. P. R. level "HCP", "BLS Provider" or equivalent (<1 year old)
• Must meet all the requirements of the Ambulance Act and Regulations
• Must meet the Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards: including Physician validation and documented proof of all required immunizations

Salary & Benefits

DSSMSSAB offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, pension enrollment, and opportunities for professional development within a collaborative work environment.

• Benefits: To be determined

Collective Agreement

This position is covered by a collective agreement, Unifor Local 1359. Applications from outside the bargaining unit are welcome, but can only be considered if the position is not filled from within the bargaining unit.

The District of Sault Ste. Marie Social Services Administration Board is an inclusive employer. Accommodation is available in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Individuals requiring accommodation during the application and/or the interview process should contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangement.

Posting

#09-26

Department

Paramedic Services

Location

Sault Ste. Marie

Type

Permanent Part-Time (0-42 hour Workweek)

Class

N/A

Rank

PCP (Primary Care Paramedic)

Positions

1

Deadline

Application