LifeFlight Overstaff CCP

Position Type:
Permanent *
Closing date:
2024-12-10 *
Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.

We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls.

The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.

In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.

There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.
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Nature and Scope :

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, the Critical Care Paramedic is part of the LifeFlight critical care team, under the direction of a LifeFlight Adult MCP (Medical Control Physician) or Medical Communications Control Physician (MCCP). The Critical Care Paramedic is accountable for providing clinical care to patients within the air and ground transport environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to direct patient care, incorporating advanced assessment, stabilization, and intervention skills, working under clinical practice guidelines approved by the EHS (Emergency Health Services) Medical Director. The CCP is expected to execute independent critical thinking skills, to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with paramedic’s scope of practice and employment.

As an employee of EMC (Emergency Medical Care), we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Duties and Responsibilities :

The position entails, but is not limited to the following:

Successful candidates will staff a Critical Care Response Unit (single or multiple responder) that will respond to high acuity out of hospital and inter-facility transport in the ground ambulance environment.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

Conditions of Employment:
Registered in good standing with the CPNS as a CCP.
Must be an active LifeFlight CCP.
Holds and maintains a NS class 4 driver’s license.
Good dexterity, good general health, and physical coordination to withstand strenuous physical movements spent standing, kneeling, bending, and lifting. Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs independently.
Compliance with the EMC/EHS LifeFlight Weight policy - maximum weight requirement (230 lbs with flight suit and boots on)
Ability to complete a Helicopter Underwater Egress Training (HUET) program.
Must have and maintain a clear Criminal Record and Vulnerable Sector check.
Must successfully pass the annual flight physical, completed by a physician approved by EHS LifeFlight.
Must comply with EHS LifeFlight immunization policy.
Good eyesight (or corrective lenses) and accurate color vision

Education / Experience:

Current LifeFlight CCP, in good standing with all program training and education requirements up to date.
Must have completed the LifeFlight Novice Period : the period that begins at the completion of orientation and extends for a minimum of six months and a maximum of one year.

Physical Requirements:

The environment involves indoor and outdoor work in possible extreme weather. Strenuous physical movements including standing, kneeling, bending, lifting, and confined in tight spaces. Prolonged noises from sirens and flight. May be exposed to patients with communicable diseases. Irregular working schedules, shift work, and extended overtime as needed. May encounter violent patients.

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Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.