advanced care paramedic
Posted on
September 28, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Health Sciences Centre Advanced Care Paramedic (3 Positions) *RepostParamedicine Eastern Zone - Ground AmbulancePermanent, Full-Time08703POS Hours 75 bi-weekly (8 and 12 hour shiftwork; days, nights, evenings, weekends; rotating) Salary CG-37 ($35.42 - $39.58 per hour) *The following Sign on Incentives may be applicable and can be combined:1. Signing bonus up to $10,0002. Come Home incentive up to $50,0003. Relocation supportFor more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email employment@easternhealth.ca Competition Number 2023007801 Posted Date 2 January 2024 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 Advanced Care Paramedic performs independent advanced medical care and intervention to patients at pre-hospital scene settings. This includes operating ambulances in 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 Care Paramedics report directly to the Operations Supervisors. 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. Visual concentration or alertness is required and there is frequent time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.Lack of control over work pace occurs due to unpredictable situations and/or call volume. Job Qualifications Completion of an Accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program from Canadian Medical Association is required.Current registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program 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.Pre-employment Physical Capabilities test and medical is required. A satisfactory record of work performance is required.*This is a reposted position. If you have already applied your application is on file for consideration.Employees, to review your attendance record please refer to your employee portal on the Intranet for details. The attendance record is only available to employees who are currently in positions that accumulate sick time.If this is an internal posting only, only applicants of the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit will be considered. If this is an internal and external posting, all applications will be accepted and preference will be given to those qualified candidates who are internal to the Eastern Health NAPE HS Regional Bargaining Unit. Apply online at https://e
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$35.42HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
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Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
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CareerBeacon
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Advertised until
2024-10-28
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