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Job Title:

2024 New Primary Care Paramedic Grads

Posted Date:

9/26/2023

Closing Date:

3/31/2024

Functional Discipline:

Paramedicine

Job Description

Location: Sites throughout NL Health Services Western Zone

2024 New Primary Care Paramedic Grads
Hours Based on needs of the department
Salary CG-29($26.54 - $29.48)
Competition Number WH- 2023001277
Posted Date 25 September 2023
Closing Date Open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The work of a Primary Care Paramedic involves operating an ambulance in responding to emergencies and routine calls and providing skilled basic and advanced emergency care to persons suffering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. The Primary Care Paramedic is required to assess, stabilize and report on the nature and severity of the illness or injury. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records/reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. Reports directly to the Operations Supervisors.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly lifts and moves patients and equipment (between 25-50 lbs.) and involved in heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of stretchers (100 lbs.) and patients.
Constantly stands, bends, stretches, kneels or pushes and pulls; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
Constantly requires visual concentration or alertness to drive ambulances, complete site and patient assessments and to administer medications. Regularly there are time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
Regularly there is lack of control over work pace occurs due to the unpredictable situations during a medical emergency, or unpredictable call volume.

Job Qualifications
Graduation from high school or equivalent.
Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program.
Registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program.
Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience in Emergency Care is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

A satisfactory code of conduct, a driver's abstract, original education documents, proof of registration and current CPR are conditions of employment. The applicant must also participate in a pre-placement capabilities test.

Western Health values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.
Applicants are responsible for providing a copy of their resume, a copy of their high school and practical nursing diplomas, proof of registration, and the names of two employment references. Applicants who do not provide the necessary documentation as outlined on this job posting will not be considered.
To apply, go to https://employment.westernhealth.nl.ca. If you are having issues when using eRecruit, please email erecruit@westernhealth.nl.ca. Note: This email address does not accept applications.
Thank you for your interest in Western Health. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

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