Emergency Medical Technician

Position #: 151122

Expected Start Date: To be decided; open until filled

Union: HSAS

Facility: Shaunavon Hospital and Care Centre

City/Town: Shaunavon

Department: Ambulance - Land

Type: Part-time regular

FTE: 0.67

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends, Standby

Number of Hours per Rotation: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 4 weeks

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

• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certificate (CPR)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)

Competencies

• Intermediate - Conflict resolution skills
• Advanced - Interpersonal skills
• Advanced - Listening skills

Knowledge & Abilities

• Positive approach to deal with challenging situations with empathy and sincerity
• Ability to function effectively in high stress and in emergency situations
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work independently
• Demonstrates the ability to be resourceful and to adapt to changing conditions
• Physical ability to perform the duties of the position
• Familiar with the SK Ministry of Health Ambulance Information System.
• Knowledge of EMS Practitioners legislation/protocols/scope of practice
• Decision making through the application of knowledge and critical thinking
• Decision making through the application of clinical, legal & ethical practice

Other Information

• Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• 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/
• Standard Hours
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives

Applicants must upload all relevant documents (ex: certificates, diplomas, proof of enrollment, licenses and/or memberships) relating to the qualifications of the position. By submitting your application, you consent to your application history and talent profile being shared with Human Resources and the applicable hiring team.

Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. Those being interviewed are required to bring a valid Criminal Record Check (CRC) to the interview; it must be dated within six (6) months and include a vulnerable sector search.

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We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation, acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People.

Please note: Only applications that include all required documentation will be considered.

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.