Primary Care Paramedic - 202600209

Ambulance NB; Baie-Sainte-Anne; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambulance NB is seeking a dedicated Primary Care Paramedic in Baie-Sainte-Anne, NB. As a vital member of our team, you will provide medical support to patients, employing your emergency skills in various situations. A strong emphasis on confidentiality and patient safety is crucial for this role.

The ideal candidate must possess a Primary Care Paramedic diploma, be registered with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick, and hold a valid Class 4 Driver's Licence. This is a full-time permanent position with rotating work hours.

Qualifications

• Entitled to work in Canada.
• Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member.
• High regard for confidentiality and patient safety.
• Must have PCP diploma from an accredited institution.
• Registered with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick.
• Valid Class 4 Driver's Licence with one year driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals.
• Utilize emergency techniques for unpredictable clinical presentations.
• Participate in a comprehensive assessment for candidate selection.

Skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Patient safety

Emergency techniques

Education

Primary Care Paramedic program/course

Registered Paramedic with PANB

Tools

Valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence

Job description

Position Title: Primary Care Paramedic

Location: Baie-Ste-Anne, NB

Status: Full time permanent

Hours of Work: Rotating days and nights, weekends, statutory holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

Salary Range: As per collective agreement

Language Requirement: Written and spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is required.

Closing Date: This competition will remain open until filled.

Duties of Position

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Primary Care Paramedics are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) for Primary Care Paramedics, Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.

Our paramedics provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals. Given the unpredictability of clinical presentations in the field, they are skilled in emergency techniques and well-versed in various medical treatments. “First on scene” in times of crisis, they don’t leave until the job’s done.

If you’re a new graduate from a post-secondary program in paramedicine or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization.

Required Qualifications

• You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record
• Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety
• Primary Care Paramedic program/course of over six months; if you do not have one and are interested in this career, here is a list of paramedic programs in Atlantic Canada, click here
• Must be registered, active Paramedic with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; if you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at www.panb.ca
• Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements For Your Application

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• A copy of your PCP diploma from an accredited institution
• Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick
• Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as a paramedic within the last 12 months
• Proof of valid CPR level C certification issued in the last 12 months
• Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 days
• Copy of any valid Driver’s course certificate i.e. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 30 days
• Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive a follow up chest x-ray). Please note, a meeting with our Employee Health and Wellness Consultant can be scheduled, to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date by the time an offer is made
• Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. You can contact them at [e-mail]. Please take into account the additional time to receive your language assessment
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued.

For any questions for our HR team, please contact us at [e-mail]

If you are looking for a career that will change lives and have a direct impact on the health of our community, submit your application.

Ambulance NB 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.

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