What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Application, Primary Care Paramedic position at Medavie Health Services Inc.?
Position Type:
Permanent*
Closing date:
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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions, the largest contracted provider of emergency medical services in Canada and delivers care in remote communities as part of our contract with Indigenous Services Canada.
Together, with our compassionate network of 4,300 health care professionals in six provinces, we have a long history of providing innovative community paramedicine programs and delivering mobile integrated health services across the country.
Every day, our team provides high-quality patient care through ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, mobile integrated health/community paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.
At Medavie Health Services Operations, our team members are dedicated to building a healthier Canada and supporting the needs of the culturally diverse communities we serve.
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Primary Care Paramedic
Locations: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario
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Duties of Position:
The PCP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The paramedic is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more. As an employee of MHS, you are accountable to our patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Required Qualifications and Other Job Requirements:
- Completion of a Primary Care Paramedic program of over six months;
- Must meet all legislated requirements for Primary Care Paramedics in the province you are applying for;
- Must be registered or eligible for registration, as a Primary Care Paramedic with the Paramedic Association or College of Paramedics in the province you are applying for;
- Must have a valid class 4 (or equivalent) Driver's Licence in the province you are applying for;
- Submit a valid and clean criminal record check, with vulnerable sector check;
- Proof of successful paramedic physical abilities testing that has been completed within the last 12 months;
- Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and possess strong interpersonal skills;
- Must be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record;
- Must have a high regard for confidentiality;
- Must have excellent work habits and exhibit professionalism.
- Must follow all COVID 19 Public Health Rules within the province applying for;
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Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative of the citizens we serve. We are committed to building an inclusive team that represents a variety of backgrounds, cultures, races, perspectives and skills. We encourage applications from all qualified candidates including women, persons of any sexual orientations and gender identities and/or expressions, Indigenous persons, African Canadians, other racialized groups, persons with disabilities. Candidates who identify as being from any of these groups are encouraged to voluntarily self-identify.
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We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.