Job Description

Position # CAS082894

Expected Start Date: To be determined; posted until filled

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

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
• Registered Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic (EMT/PCP)
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Automated External Defibrillator Certificate (AED)

Competencies

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

Knowledge and Abilities

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

Other Information

• For more information on the town of Shaunavon please visit https://www.shaunavon.com/
• Clean Driver's Abstract
• May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
• Shaunavon is located approximately 108 km southwest of Swift Current
• Standard Hours
• Computer skills, where required
• Registered/eligible with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at PCP/EMT level

Additional Comment

• No guaranteed hours. Must be Available a minimum of twenty-four (24) hours per 3 week period. Must be available all shifts, short shifts, short notice calls, stats and holidays, where applicable

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.