Emergency Medical Responder

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert: Already a Manitoba health-care employee? If you are a current Manitoba health-care employee looking for new opportunities, please click on the button below. Position Number: , , , Posting End Date: Open until filled City: Thompson Employer: Shared Health Site: Shared Health - Thompson Department / Unit: Thompson - ERS Job Stream: Clinical Union: MAHCP Anticipated Start Date: FTE: 1.00 Anticipated Shift: Days , Nights, Weekends, Standby coverage as required(On call) Work Arrangement: In Person Daily Hours Worked: 12 hours Annual Base Hours: 2028 Shared 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 Overview 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 (Degree/Diploma/Certificate) 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. Must have a 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: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; Leading themselves, Engaging others, Achieving results, Developing coalitions, and participating in System transformation. 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. We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today. Interested candidates should selectthe "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification. 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. 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. Accommodationsare available upon request during the assessment and selection process. #J-18808-Ljbffr