Posted 22 months ago
Primary Care Paramedic
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring two temporary call-in Primary Care Paramedics in the Labrador Grenfell Zone, based at various sites in southern Labrador (Forteau, Cartwright, Port Hope Simpson). The role provides pre-hospital assessment and emergency care, patient monitoring during transport, and hospital handover, with variable shifts and hours. The posting pays $27.07 to $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance and requires an own vehicle and a Class 04 driver's licence.
Pay:
$27.07–$30.07 an hour
Responsibilities:
- Respond to ambulance and emergency calls and provide paramedic care
- Monitor patients and provide care during transport
- Communicate patient condition to hospital emergency departments
- Complete patient and ambulance documentation, including monthly reports
- Maintain ambulance equipment and assist nursing department
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an approved Primary Care Paramedic program
- Current NL Paramedicine Regulation registration as a PCP
- Current BLS and advanced procedure certificates
- ITLS and NRP completed or willing to complete
- Valid Class 04 licence and own vehicle
- Satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2025-01-26
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | NL Paramedicine Regulation registration (PCP), Basic Life Support (CPR), ITLS, NRP, Advanced Procedures Certificates |
| Driver’s licence | required, own vehicle |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector |
| Education | High school (required), Trade certificate (required) |
| Fields of study | Primary Care Paramedicine |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone REVISED: January 27, 2025 - Reposted Open Until Filled from VAC0006085 |
|---|
| Hours | Variable Shifts; Variable Hours; |
| Salary | CG-29 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $27.07 - $30.07 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance; |
| Competition Number | VAC0006805 |
| Posted Date | 2025-01-27 |
| Closing Date | Open Until Filled |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | About the Role. The primary purpose of this position is to work as an active member of the health care team providing pre-hospital assessment and medical care to people with acute illnesses or injuries while maintaining a high standard of care to the patients. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) is responsible for maintaining professional and organizational standards of practice as well as working as a team member in accordance with the LG Model of Nursing Clinical Practice. The PCP ensures a safe environment for patients and staff and reports to the Emergency Services Manager. Qualifications: • Graduation from High School; • Graduation from an Approved Primary Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association; • Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation as a PCP and Office of the Provincial Medical Director; • Current certification in Basic Life Support (CPR); • Copy of current Advanced Procedures Certificates (IV Therapy, Semi-Automatic Defibrillation, Symptom Relief, etc); • Successful completion of ITLS (International Trauma Life Support) & NRP or willingness to complete (within timeframe designated by the employer); • Knowledge of computer skills and an ability to work with Meditech is an asset; • Valid Class 04 driver's license and must have own vehicle; • Must be able to report to work within a reasonable timeframe; • The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check; Duties: (Included but not limited to) • Respond to Ambulance calls and provide professional paramedic care to clients onsite, during and after medical emergencies; • Prepares patient and monitors patient's condition during transport; • Communicates with the hospital emergency department advising of the nature of illness and injury; • Completes patient/ambulance documentation including monthly reports; • Assists with transport arrangements; • Responsible for the Ambulance equipment; • Respond to all emergency calls; • Completes patient documentation during transport; • Assists with the activities of the nursing department as required including patient registration, portering, triage, ECG's, oxygen administration, glucometers, IV Insertions, etc., that are within scope of practice; • Does regular scheduled stand-by as required; • Other related duties as required. |
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