Position #: CAS083227
Expected Start Date: June 02, 2025
Union: HSAS
Facility: Leader and District Integrated Healthcare Facility
City/Town: Leader
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
Valid Class 4 driver's license
Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
Other Education and Training
CMA accredited Pre-hospital Care Program-EMR
Competencies
Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
Advanced - Interpersonal skills
Advanced - Listening skills
Knowledge and Abilities
Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
Ability to work independently
Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
Other Information
Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
Leader is located approximately 153 km west of Swift Current
Computer skills, where required
For more information on the town of Leader please visit https://leader.ca/
Standard Hours
Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
