JOB SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the on-duty Paramedic Superintendent, Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) with the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) are responsible to provide primary and advanced medical care, within the established scope of practice, and within the limitations set out by Health Science North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC), and to provide safe and timely transportation of ill or injured patients to, from or between health care facilities. Additionally, PCP personnel are required to engage in patient-centric advocacy to ensure a system that focuses on clients, family members and residents of the district. PCP personnel will adhere to all applicable legislation, and organizational policies/directives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate from an approved paramedic program as defined in Legislation by the province of Ontario;
• Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant in the province of Ontario;
• Qualified to be employed as a Primary Care Paramedic as per DNSSAB policy and as per all current legislation;
• Hold valid certification authorized by the Medical Director from Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC) at the minimum level of a Primary Care Paramedic within the Province of Ontario;
• Physically and psychologically able to successfully perform the full range of duties required of a Primary Care Paramedic, in urban, rural and remote geographic settings likely to be encountered in the PCP role;
• Highly motivated, empathetic, able to accept responsibility for essential workplace activities;
• Appropriate advocate for patients, exceptional active listening skills, professionalism;
• Capacity/resiliency to effectively manage occupational stressor likely to be encountered in the role of a paramedic;
• Effective communication skills for public and interagency speaking.

DNSSAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IN ACCORDANCE WITH DNSSAB’S ACCESSIBILITY POLICY, ACCOMMODATIONS WILL BE PROVIDED IN ALL PARTS OF THE HIRING PROCESS. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO MAKE THEIR NEEDS KNOWN TO HUMAN RESOURCES IN ADVANCE.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Pay: $43.00-$44.98 per hour
Expected hours: 35 per week
Work Location: In perso

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