Primary Care Paramedic

Description

Location: Gull Island, NL
Status:  Temporary Full-Time - estimated duration 3-6 months
Schedule: 12 hour shift - rotational

Shape extraordinary experiences for those we serve.

Join our team

Telus Health Care Centre (THCC) and InnuMed Inc. are Canada’s leading provider of corporate health services, delivering integrated health management programs nationwide. With a team of highly skilled professionals, THCC and InnuMed Inc. provides clinical and remote medical services across Canada. Offering a full range of occupational health services from pre-employment screenings, to rehabilitative services for the ill or injured worker, to complete on-site clinic management in some of the most remote and harsh areas of the country, THCC and InnuMed Inc. are chosen partners for proactive health management programs.

Here's the impact you’ll make and what we’ll accomplish together 

Paramedics play a key role in our team environment.  Our paramedics are responsible for ensuring that the health care needs of our clients are met.  As a Paramedic, you are central to our team, a vital source of hope and specialized knowledge. Your dedication ensures that every client receives the compassionate and critical care they need, making a tangible difference in their lives and safeguarding their well-being.

Here’s how

The work of a Primary Care Paramedic involves operating an ambulance in responding to emergencies and routine calls and providing skilled basic and advanced emergency care to persons suffering from a variety of illnesses and injuries. The Primary Care Paramedic is required to assess, stabilize, and report on the nature and severity of the illness or injury. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records/reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints.

• Respond to emergency situations of both medical and traumatic nature
• Transfer of care to local health authority ambulance service as necessary
• Clinical duties such as patient history taking, vital signs, and patient charting, etc.
• Perform Ambulance/MTC checks
• Inspect and maintain emergency equipment
• Onsite equipment checks
• Inventory of medical supplies, equipment and medications
• Performs audits as required (first aid kits, Employer notification forms, clinic QA)
• Assists in training and orientation of new hires
• Drug & Alcohol testing
• Various clerical duties
• Aid in statistical data gathering for all clinic visits
• Other duties as required/assigned

Qualifications

You're the missing piece of the puzzle

• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Program
• Minimum three years’ experience in an acute care setting, preferably industrial setting
• Experience in working in an industrial construction site
• Registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program
• Registration with Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulation (NLPR)
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver’s License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador with abstract
• Experience in Emergency Care is required
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required
• Meet National Occupational Competency Profile Paramedicine (NOCP) Guidelines
• ITLS current
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (CPR)
• IV Therapy
• Symptom Relief Medications
• DOT urine drug screening (preferred)
• DOT Breath Alcohol screening (preferred)
• WHMIS training an asset
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word and Excel)
• Works well under pressure and demonstrates a sense of urgency in completing time sensitive tasks
• Excellent command of the English language, both verbal and written
• Excellent organizational skills

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge that you understand the regular requirements and demands of this job which include (but are not limited to):

• Frequent heavy lifting and movement of patients and equipment (25-50 lbs.), including stretchers (100 lbs.)
• Constant physical exertion: standing, bending, stretching, kneeling, pushing, and pulling, often in confined spaces
• Continuous visual concentration required for driving, patient assessment, and medication administration; operates under regular time pressures in emergency settings
• Work pace is often uncontrollable due to unpredictable medical emergencies and call volumes

Additional hiring and placement criteria

• Background/Security Check
• Reference check
• Driver’s abstract
• Original education documents
• Proof of registration
• Current CPR
• Must also participate in a pre-placement medical and/or drug testing as per client site access policies

Who is TELUS Health Care Centres?  

We are a national network of renowned medical professionals dedicated to identifying health risks, inspiring positive lifestyle choices and improving patient outcomes. We have one of the largest networks of Care Centres in Canada.

Our commitment: Better healthcare options for everyone. We are leveraging the power of technology to provide Canadians with better health outcomes. Connecting health teams, streamlining workflows, and empowering patients to manage their health are just some of the ways our digital solutions promote collaboration and efficiency.
We are looking for enthusiastic, customer service minded individuals who want to work in a collaborative, friendly and supportive environment. Join our team and help us shape the future of how Canadians engage with the healthcare ecosystem.

Accessibility

THCC is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process. Please let the recruitment team know of any accommodation requirement at the beginning of the process.
Please note that we are exclusively recruiting people who can work legally in Canada.