Part-time Primary Care Paramedic

Position Type:
Permanent

Closing date:
2024-10-07

Medavie Health Services Ontario is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of Elgin EMS, an integrated, pre-hospital care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together.

Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve.

Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health services organization. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is proud to commit an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation to support programs and initiatives aimed at addressing some of our country’s most pressing physical and mental health coverage.

As the land ambulance service provider for Elgin EMS, we’re looking for Part Time Paramedics who are committed to the delivery of innovative health care, safety and communications solutions through knowledgeable and caring professionals. Our belief is in a better life for the communities we serve.

Located in St. Thomas, Ontario and reporting to the Operations Manager/Supervisor, paramedics are responsible for responding to requests for paramedic service and delivering medical care to patients of accident/illness, ensuring safe transportation to receiving medical facilities, and assisting with the on-going care of the patient within the facility as may be required. Also, participates in the ongoing maintenance of ambulance vehicles, equipment and stations, and other duties as may be assigned by the Operations Manager/Supervisor.

Qualifications:
- Graduate of an approved College Paramedic Program accredited by the Ministry of Colleges and Universities;- Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant (A-EMCA) Certificate or Paramedic Program Graduate scheduled to write the A-EMCA examination (at the earliest opportunity);- Valid Ontario Class “F” Driver’s License or Equivalent recognized by the Ministry of Transportation;- Current Certification in CPR at the Health Care Provider (HCP) level;

Conditions of Employment:
- Successful completion of a physical agility examination, OPPAT, Ability Works and Medic Strong (current within 12 months of the posting date);- Vulnerable Sector Criminal Records Search (valid within 90 days prior to the posting date);- Ministry of Transportation of Ontario Driver’s Abstract (valid within 60 days prior to the posting date);- Compliance with current communicable disease standards as mandated by the Ministry of Health;- Successful completion of South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program certification;- Autonomous PCP IV Therapy certification is preferred, or successful completion of the South Western Ontario Base Hospital Program PCP Autonomous IV Therapy course (at the earliest opportunity);- Successful completion of Medavie EMS Chatham-Kent Ontario orientation program;- Comply with laws, regulations, orders, policies and procedures as issued by applicable Ministries, Regulatory Bodies, Medavie Health Services, and Medavie EMS Chatham-Kent Ontario.

Schedule:
This position requires various shift work including days, nights, weekends, and holidays at all stations throughout the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Part time staff members are expected to provide availability which meets the current collective agreement, which includes:
On a 12-week quarter, shall be available for 26 shifts, 12 of which will be on weekends, 2 weekend shifts per pay period;

On a 14 week quarter, shall be available for 30 shifts, 14 of which will be on weekends, 2 weekend shifts per pay period;

Compensation:
Wages, vacation, and in lieu of benefits are in accordance with the most current collective agreement between Medavie EMS Elgin Ontario and Unifor, Local 302.

Competition closes October 7_, 2024_ at _2400 Hours_ (_Midnight)_.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Medavie Health Services will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform Medavie Health Services Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation. All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free f