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Title posted on CareerBeacon - Primary Care Paramedic
Posted on September 15, 2024 by Employer details NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Grand Bank Base Primary Care ParamedicParamedicine - Eastern ZoneMedical ServicesTemporary, Full Time (until September 30, 2024, with the possibility of extension)27584RP1 Hours 75 bi-weekly (12 hour shift work; days, nights, evenings, weekends, on-call and standby required; rotating) Salary CG-29 ($27.07 - $30.07 per hour) Competition Number 2024004944 Posted Date 16 July 2024 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.*Open to external applicants Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries: Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693 Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.NL Health Services is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work w- LocationSt. John's, NL
- Workplace information On site
- Salary$27.07HOUR hourly
- Terms of employment Term or contractFull time
- Start date Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source CareerBeacon #2100998
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