advanced care paramedic
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New Advanced Care Paramedic Graduates
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September 15, 2024
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NL Health Services
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Job Description Location: Sites throughout NL Health Services 2024 New Advanced Care Paramedic Graduates Hours Based on needs of the department Salary CG-37($34.73 - $38.80) Competition Number GENERAL253 Posted Date 20 September 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 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. 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 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.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 Numbe
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LocationSt. John's, NL
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Workplace information
On site
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Salary$34.73HOUR hourly
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Terms of employment
Permanent employmentFull time
- Start date
Starts as soon as possible
- vacancies
1 vacancy
- Source
CareerBeacon
#1929756
Advertised until
2024-10-15
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