Primary Care Paramedic

3 weeks ago


Niagara, Canada Niagara Region Full time

**Division**:
Emergency Services

**Important Notices & Amendments**:
**PLEASE NOTE: READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS**

**Written Evaluation**

You will be required to complete a written evaluation that will be completed through an online platform. This will take place on January 5, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

The deadline to register will be end of the day on December 19, 2023.

**Physical Evaluation**

If you have taken the OPPAT test within 6 months prior to November 23, 2023, and passed, you are not required to take the testing again. We will require proof of you passing.

**Additional Considerations**

Niagara EMS is a high performance Emergency Medical Service with a myriad of opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. Traditional paramedic response opportunities abound as well as opportunities that are not traditionally offered. We deploy Bicycle Medics, Specialty Response Units (High Angle Response, Tactical and Rescue), Mobile Integrated Health Units (Mental Health, Falls Intervention and Community Response) and Palliative Care. Niagara EMS has an accredited Dispatch Centre of Excellence and with the addition of Emergency Communication Nurses, it extends our ability to help support the people of Niagara in unique ways.

**About Us**:
Serving a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high-quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.

At Niagara Region, we value diversity - in background and experience. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We aspire to hire and grow a workforce reflective of the diverse community we serve. By doing so, we can deliver better programs and services across Niagara.

For the Region's full employee equity statement, Working at Niagara Region - Niagara Region, Ontario.

Please note that effective February 12, 2023 mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations are no longer required as per the Niagara Region’s amended COVID-19 Vaccination Policy. As a result, you will not be required to submit verification of your vaccination status before starting employment with the Niagara Region. However, the Niagara Region continues to reserve the right to reintroduce vaccination requirements in the future if necessary to respond to changing public health advice and\or government direction. The Niagara Region continues to strongly encourage everyone to remain up-to-date with vaccinations.

**JOB SUMMARY**

Provide advanced emergency medical care and transportation for ill and injured patients to health care facilities by conducting patient assessments and evaluations, prioritizing and providing patient care in accordance with basic and advanced life support program standards, guidelines, methods and techniques and Base Hospital protocols.

**QUALIFICATIONS**

EDUCATION
- Current qualifications as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) as per the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education
- Paramedic Program Diploma/Certificate
- Certification by the Niagara Base Hospital in dysrhythmia recognition, defibrillation and symptom relief.
- Current certification in CPR (Basic Rescuer level).
- Successful completion of BLS Standards Program.
- Successful completion of all Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Core Mandatory Training to date.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and utilization of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, instruments and equipment of an interactive and multi-faceted nature.
- Knowledge of the disaster plans for the Niagara Emergency Medical Services and other pertinent agencies such as the fire department and police department sufficient to effectively manage a major casualty situation until relieved by more qualified personnel.

SKILLS
- Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to perform documentation and related administrative duties, as well as to relate to patients, families and other health care professionals in a calm and professional manner.
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of teamwork, problem solving and leadership sufficient to dea



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