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Title posted on Jobillico - Flight Critical Nurse 0.5 FTE Term
Posted on November 28, 2024 by Employer details Medavie
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<p><b>Type de poste:</b></p>Temporary - Temporaire<p><span> *</span></p><p><b>Date de clôture:</b></p>2024-12-10<p><span> *</span></p><p>Emergency Medical Care Inc. (EMC) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Medavie Health Services (MHS) that manages and operates ground ambulance, air medical transport and the medical communications operations in Nova Scotia through a performance-based contract with the provincial government's Emergency Health Services (EHS) Operations division and the Department of Health and Wellness. As well, EMC operates TeleHealth/811 medical communications for Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island for the Department of Health.</p><p></p><p>We access all communities in Nova Scotia in a timely and efficient manner with our fleet of more than 180 ambulances and support vehicles operating out of 60+ stations. We respond to 165,000+ calls annually across the province, which are actively managed through the EHS Operations Medical Communications Centre, the hub of all emergency (911) and non-emergency (hospital transfers) medical calls. </p><p></p><p>The EHS Operations LifeFlight program provides even greater accessibility by responding to patients on scene or through inter-facility transports by our critical care team via helicopter, fixed wing, or ground ambulance.</p><p></p><p>In addition, paramedics in Nova Scotia participate in various programs both urban and rural such as community-based paramedic programs, collaborative emergency centres, and emergency preparedness and special operations, to name a few.</p><p></p><p>There are lots of opportunities waiting for you in Nova Scotia. Apply now to learn more about our service and available positions.</p><p><span> *</span></p><p>Job Description</p><p></p><p>Reporting to the Operations Support Supervisor the Adult Critical Care Nurse (CCN) is part of the adult medical team which is generally comprised of a Critical Care Nurse and Critical Care Paramedic. The Critical Care Nurse and Critical Care Paramedic operate as a team. The CCN is accountable for providing clinical care to patients within an aviation and ground transport environment. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to direct patient care, documentation, incorporating advanced assessment, stabilization and intervention skills working under standards and protocols approved by the EHS LifeFlight Medical Director. The CCN is expected to execute independent critical thinking skills in order to deliver appropriate care that is consistent with nurse?s scope of practice and delegated medical functions and to work well in a team with direct medical oversight. </p><p>As an employee of EMC we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.</p><p></p><p><b>Duties and Responsibilities:</b></p><p><b><i>The position entails, but is not limited to the following:</i></b></p><p><b><i>Professional Practice</i></b></p><ul><li>Demonstrates accountability for own nursing practice by complying with Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) Code of Ethics, College of Registered Nurses of Nova Scotia (CRNNS) standards for nursing practice, and the Bylaws for Professional Nursing.</li><li>Delivers appropriate patient care within the RN?s scope of practice</li><li>Performs advanced patient assessment, stabilization, and intervention skills, working under standards of care and the protocols approved by EHS LifeFlight Medical Director.</li><li>Performs advanced skills, such as delegated medical functions, which are approved by the EHS LifeFlight Medical Director and approved by the College of Registered Nurses.</li><li>Demonstrates the ability to deliver efficient and effective patient care within a confined space in a manner that ensures the safety of the patient and the transport team</li><li>Demonstrates ability to operate critical life support equipment- LocationEnfield, NS
- Workplace information On site
- SalaryNot available
- Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies 1 vacancy
- Source Jobillico #14908481
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