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primary care paramedic
Posted on November 16, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu/Northwest River Primary Care Paramedic Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC ROAD AMB BOARD OPERA Temporary Full-time 55374DIF Hours 75 hours bi-weekly; variable shifts Salary CG-29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $27.07 to $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance. Competition Number VAC0001638 Posted Date 2024-10-08 Closing Date Open until filled. Demands, duties, qualifications The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the health care team providing pre-hospital assessment and medical care to people with acute illnesses or injuries while maintaining a high standard of care to the patients. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards of practice as well as working as a team member in accordance with the LGH Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager. This is an integrated service covering the communities of Happy Valley-Goose Bay, North West River, and Sheshatshiu. The base for this service will be in Happy Valley-Goose Bay, with ambulances located at the Labrador Health Centre and Mani Ashini Clinic. Qualifications: Graduation from High School; Graduation from an Approved Primary Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association; Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation and Office of the Provincial Medical Director as a PCP; Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR); Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc); Successful completion of ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) & NRP or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by the employer); Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset; Valid Class 04 driver's license and must have own vehicle; Must be able to report to work within a reasonable timeframe; The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct. Duties: (Included but not limited to) Respond to Ambulance calls and provide professional paramedic care to clients onsite, during and after medical emergencies; Prepares patient and monitors patient's condition during transport; Communicates with the hospital emergency department advising of the nature of illness and injury; Completes patient/ambulance documentation including monthly reports; Assists with transport arrangements; Responsible for the Ambulance equipment; Respond to all emergency calls; Completes patient documentation during transport; Assists with the activities of the nursing department as required including patient registration, portering, triage, ECG's, oxygen administration, glucometers, IV Insertions, etc., that are within scope of practice; Does regular scheduled stand-by as required; Other related duties as required. NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization- LocationL'Anse-au-Loup, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$27.07HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Permanent employmentFull time
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2118490
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