Position #: CAS082894
Expected Start Date: To be determined
Union: HSAS
Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre
City/Town: Shaunavon
Department: Ambulance - Land
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Hours of Work: EMS Hours
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. "Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement"
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Primary Care Paramedic diploma (PCP)
Licenses
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
- Valid Class 4 driver's license
- Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
- Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
Competencies
- Advanced - Interpersonal skills
- Advanced - Listening skills
- Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
Knowledge and Abilities
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
- Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
- Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
- Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
- Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
- Ability to work independently
- Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
- Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
- Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
- Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice
Other Information
- Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level
- Computer skills, where required
- For more information on the town of Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
- Standard Hours
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
- No guaranteed hours
About Us
The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, employing more than 45,000 staff in a dynamic healthcare environment. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) is committed to providing coordinated quality services that are seamless, safe and patient-centred.
