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Job Title:

Advanced Care Paramedic

Posted Date:

7/19/2023

Closing Date:

11/16/2023

Functional Discipline:

Paramedicine

Education Level:

None specified

Job Description

Location: Health Sciences Centre Advanced Care Paramedic Community (Repost) Paramedicine Transport - Community Paramedicine Temporary, Full Time (until April 15, 2024 with possibility of extension) 24374TMP

Hours	75 bi-weekly (12 hour shift work; days, nights, evenings, weekends, rotating)
Salary	CG-37, ($34.73 - $38.80 per hour)
Competition Number	2023004062
Posted Date	19 July 2023
Closing Date	open until filled

About Us
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services (NL Health Services) brings together five former separate health entities - Eastern Health, Central Health, Western Health, Labrador-Grenfell Health, and the Newfoundland and Labrador Centre for Health Information. The creation of a provincial health authority was announced following recommendations from Health Accord NL.

NL Health Services is responsible for delivering health and community services to more than 528,000 people living in Newfoundland and Labrador and employs over 21,000 people. NLHealthServices.ca

Job Summary
The Community Advanced Care Paramedic performs independent advanced medical care and intervention to patients at pre-hospital scene settings. This includes responding to emergencies and routine calls; conducting physical examinations; performing comprehensive assessments and tests; interpreting a variety of tests and procedures; initiating a variety of advanced interventions; and performing other related duties as required. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records and reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. Advanced Community Care Paramedics report directly to the Manager of Community Paramedicine.
The Community Advanced Care Paramedic in this role also preforms community and palliative care and participates in other care initiatives as required. The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: collaboration with other health care teams in the community setting including physician and nursing groups; education of patients, families, and health care professionals on the scope of the Community Paramedicine Program; and collection of patient and key stakeholder feedback to support evolvement of the program.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):
Regularly moves, lifts, or carries patients or equipment ranging from 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 100 lbs. in challenging environments and which is not always conducive to proper ergonomics. Position is rated heavy to very heavy.
Constantly bending, stretching, kneeling or pushing/pulling of stretchers (which require up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force or greater per employee as the terrain and weather conditions; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
The Community Paramedic may be reassigned/required to fill the role as a field paramedic on an ambulance as deemed necessary.
Visual concentration or alertness is required and there is frequent time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
Willingness to complete additional training/education in community/palliative care as required.
Lack of control over work pace occurs due to unpredictable situations and/or call volume.

Job Qualifications
Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedic Registrar (NLPR) and current certification from the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD) as an ACP at the time of commencing employment.
Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Experience as an ACP is required. A minimum two years is preferred.
Experience in community paramedicine/palliative care would be an asset.
Completion of Palliative Care training Pallium LEAP Paramedic course is required upon hire.
Pre-employment Physical Capabilities test and medical is required.
A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.
Ability to travel when required.

Open to external applicants.

Apply online at https://employment.easternhealth.ca

Upon successfully applying for a vacancy then you will receive a confirmation email. If you do not receive this email please contact Recruitment 777-7777 ext 5-2 immediately

To become a part of our team, please submit an up to date resume/cover letter or application form online, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable.

Contact Information for Recruitment Related Inquiries:

Telephone: (709) 777-7777 (5-2) or 1-800-563-3693

Email: employment@easternhealth.ca. Applications/resumes are not accepted at this email address.

If you are no longer interested in the position, you can withdraw your application by emailing employment@easternhealth.ca as soon as possible.

Eastern Health is committed to inclusive and barrier-free recruitment, selection, and onboarding processes. We will be happy to work with applicants requesting support during the process. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our Recruitment Line at 777-7777 press 5 then press 2 (long distance 1-800-563-3693) outlining how we can help.

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS: We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The successful candidate will be required to provide a satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local Police (Vulnerable Sector Check may be required), educational documents, registration/licensure if applicable and Social Insurance Number.

This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.

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