Primary Care Paramedic

Join to apply for the Primary Care Paramedic - Repost role at Shared Health-Soins CommunsPosting detailsRequisition ID: 372272Position Number: 20071941Posting End Date: Open Until FilledCity: ThompsonEmployer: Shared HealthSite: Shared Health - Thompson General HospitalDepartment / Unit: Thompson - ERSJob Stream: ClinicalUnion: MAHCPAnticipated Start Date: ASAPFTE: CasualAnticipated Shift: Days; Nights; Weekends; Standby coverage as required; On CallWork Arrangement: In PersonDaily Hours Worked: 12.00Annual Base Hours: 2028Salary: $34.975, $38.503, $42.401, $46.358, $50.544, $54.913Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centered clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.Position OverviewPrimary Care Paramedics provide care to patients as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and are dedicated to providing compassionate, high-quality health care services.The Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for providing accessible, responsive, and integrated patient care at all times. They collaborate with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and other community agencies. This role is responsible for the safe, effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Shared Health policy.The Primary Care Paramedic will be expected to conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and demonstrate commitment to the mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies of Shared Health.ExperienceExperience providing pre-hospital care as an Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic.Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values.Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds.Experience working in patient relations and/or in a customer service capacity.Use of Shared Health ERS and Digital Health technology, software programs, and equipment.Both official languages are essential for designated bilingual positions, to ensure health services are readily available and easily accessible in both official languages.Ability to communicate in multiple languages.EducationGraduate of a Primary Care Paramedic program held by an accredited Canadian education institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent.Certification/Licensure/RegistrationCertificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba – Member in good standing, at minimum at the Primary Care Paramedic level.Must have a valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license.Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent.Qualifications And SkillsDemonstrates and encourages others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework; Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and participating in System transformation.Desired Certifications:Pediatric Emergency Assessment, Recognition, and Stabilization (PEARS)Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP)Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC)College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of PracticeScope of Practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions ActManitoba Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation ActManitoba Highway Traffic ActShared Health clinical protocols, care maps and associated documentsPersonal Health Information Act (PHIA)Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directivesPhysical RequirementsApplicants are required to provide a Physical Fitness Assessment by an approved fitness assessment provider.Applicants are required to complete a job-related written test of clinical knowledge.Travel by multiple vehicle types, where inclement weather conditions are anticipated. General risks of responding to a variety of ERS calls.Exposure to a variety of high-stress, physically, mentally, and emotionally demanding situations, and potential for exposure to communicable disease.Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment.We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.Notes: This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted. We welcome applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request during the assessment and selection process.Seniority level: Entry levelEmployment type: Full-timeJob function: Health Care ProviderIndustries: Hospitals and Health CareWe’re encouraging you to apply today and join our team to support the health of the community. #J-18808-Ljbffr