Position #: 9000896
Union: HSAS
Facility: Pinehouse Health Centre
City/Town: Pinehouse Lake
Department: Primary Care Sites
Type: Casual
FTE: 0
Relief: No
Float: No
Field Hours: No
Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic $39.654 to $48.451
Travel Required: Yes
Human Resources Exemption: No
Education
- Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma (ACP)
Licenses
- Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Advanced Care Paramedic (EMT-P/ACP)
- Valid Class 4 driver's license
Other Education and Training
- International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
- Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) certification
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
- Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certificate acceptable
- Community Paramedic endorsement is as asset
Knowledge and Abilities
- Work in unpredictable areas, such as multiple types of tech/emergency equipment
- Demonstrates ability in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
- Possess effective communication skills & ability to relate to all individuals
- Knowledge of current infection control standards, practices and protocols
- Knowledge of safe client movement
- ability and willingness to travel within service delivery area
- Heavy lifting and often extreme physical exertion will be required
- Ability to think & act quickly, creatively & strategically
- Collaborate with internal executive, cross functional teams and external parties
- Knowledge of proper body mechanics
- Physically able to perform the duties of pre-hospital emergency care
- Knowledge of Primary Health Care and Community Paramedicine
- Knowledge of application and use of safety restraints and postural supports
Other Information
- May be eligible for Recruitment and/or Retention Incentives
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.
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.