Emergency Medical Responder

Emergency Medical Responder - Vacation Relief Apply for the Emergency Medical Responder - Vacation Relief position at Winnipeg Regional Health Authority (WRHA). Requisition ID: Position Numbers: , , Posting End Date: Open until filled City: Minnedosa Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Minnedosa Department / Unit: ERS-EMS-West Zone Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: ASAP FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days; Nights; Weekends: Standby Coverage as required, On Call Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 12 Hour Days & Nights Annual Base Hours: 2184 Salary: $19.034 - $24.449 Service Locations: Carberry, Erickson, Neepawa, Rivers and Shoal Lake Position Overview Emergency Medical Responders 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 responder is responsible for providing accessible, responsive, and integrated patient care at all times, collaborating with health care providers, allied emergency service agencies, and other community agencies. This role is also responsible for the safe, effective operation and use of vehicles and equipment as per Manitoba Provincial Regulations, Acts, and Shared Health policy. The responder will conduct themselves professionally, ethically, and demonstrate commitment to Shared Health’s mission, vision, values, goals, objectives, and policies. Experience A combination of related training and/or experience is preferred, including: Experience providing care as an Emergency Medical Responder. Experience working in patient relations and/or in a customer service capacity. Education Graduate of an Emergency Medical Responder program held by an accredited Canadian education institution, or a College of Paramedics of Manitoba approved equivalent. Certification / Licensure / Registration Certificate of Practice with the College of Paramedics of Manitoba – Member in good standing, at minimum at the Emergency Medical Responder level. Valid Class IV Manitoba driver’s license. Basic Life Support (BLS), level C or equivalent. Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) from a certified training provider is desired. Qualifications and Skills Knowledge of the following: College of Paramedics of Manitoba Standards of Practice. Scope of Practice as documented in the Regulated Health Professions Act. Manitoba Emergency Medical Response and Stretcher Transportation Act. Manitoba Highway Traffic Act. Shared Health clinical protocols, care maps and associated documents. Personal Health Information Act (PHIA). Other applicable Shared Health policies, procedures, guidelines, and directives. Competent in an Indigenous language and/or knowledge in Indigenous customs, traditions and values. Working with individuals from diverse cultural, social and ethnic backgrounds. 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. Demonstrates and encourages others to follow the principles of the LEADS framework. Physical Requirements Applicants 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, and emotionally demanding situations, and potential for exposure to communicable disease. Moderate to heavy physical effort required, including frequent lifting of patients and equipment. Additional Information 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. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment. 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 level Employment Type Full‑time Job Function Health Care Provider Industries Hospitals and Health Care #J-18808-Ljbffr