Position #: CAS082894
Expected Start Date:
Union: HSAS
Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre
City/Town: Shaunavon
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician $29.909 to $36.572
Travel Required: No
Job Description: Reporting to the Southwest EMS Operations Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for responding to emergent and non-emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment, stabilization and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level. The PCP will provide care with strict adherence to: Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) core values, policies, and work standards; Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (SCoP) Paramedic Clinical Practice Protocols; The Paramedics Act and SCoP Regulatory and Administrative Bylaws; and The Saskatchewan Ambulance Act and Regulations.
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)
Licenses
Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Valid Class 4 driver's license
Competencies
Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
Advanced - Listening skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work independently
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Other Information
Clean Driver's Abstract
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Computer skills, where required
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
For more information on the town of Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
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