Primary Care Paramedic

Medavie; Town of Souris; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A national health services provider in Prince Edward Island is seeking a compassionate Paramedic to provide immediate treatment and transportation for sick and injured individuals. Applicants must hold a PEI Paramedic License, a valid Class 4 Driver's License, and have strong communication and professionalism to ensure patient safety. The role offers a competitive salary of $27.72 - $35.01 hourly, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO) issued within the last 2 years.
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check issued within the last 60 days.
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals.
• Conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner.
• Participate in safety-related initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Professionalism

Knowledge of medical procedures

Education

Current PEI Paramedic License

Copy of diploma/degree

Job description

Overview

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.

With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

100% Full Time Temporary 3 Month; Possible Ext; 12 Hrs

Position details

The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The paramedic is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more. As an employee of IEMS, you are accountable to our patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Contact us today for a complete list of roles and responsibilities under the PCP scope of practice with IEMS.

Responsibilities

The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The paramedic is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more. As an employee of IEMS, you are accountable to our patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Requirements

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• Current PEI Paramedic License
• Current CPR card
• Copy of diploma/degree
• Class 4 Driver\'s License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted
• Driver\'s abstract; issued within the last 60 days
• Valid Driver\'s course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 60 days
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Salary

Salary: $27.72 - $35.01 hourly as per CUPE 3324 Collective Agreement.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.