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Primary Care Paramedic - Full Time (Ambulance)


Competition:	153-24
Department / Unit:	Ambulance
Position Type:	Full Time
Bargaining Unit:	SEIU
Posting Date:
Headwaters Health Care Centre. One Community, Caring Together. We are a dedicated team of professionals focused on providing the best care possible for our patients, families, and caregivers. We work together to care for the whole person from hospital to home. We are looking for a Primary Care Paramedic to work with our Ambulance Department to help us continue in our mission to serve our community with Kindness, Passion, Courage, and Teamwork Position Responsibilities: The successful applicant will perform the duties expected of a Primary Care Paramedic within Ambulance Department. Under minimal supervision from the Chief of Paramedic Services, the Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for providing emergency patient care within legislative and provincial guidelines as a Primary Care Paramedic. Qualifications: Primary Care Paramedic Diploma (or letter of good standing indicating graduation date) from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic training program. MOHLTC AEMCA certification as a Primary Care Paramedic required or to be obtained within 210 days of graduation from a Paramedic Program. Current certification as Primary Care Paramedic by regional base hospital program including required auxiliary medical directives (or must obtain within 1 month of hire) Qualified for employment under Ontario Ambulance legislation. Valid HCP CPR certification issued within the past calendar year required. Current physical agility evaluation (PAE) (valid within 6 months) required. Valid Class “F” driver’s license in good standing required. Current Drivers Abstract required. IV Certification Vaccine preventable disease certificate signed by Physician as specified by the Ontario Ambulance Act required. Ability to work under stressful situations and exercise sound judgment. Ability to work closely with entire healthcare team. Appropriate lifting techniques Acceptable performance and attendance records Appropriate lifting techniques Acceptable performance and attendance records Hiring Salary Range: $41.434-$44.070 Why Headwaters? Our values are more than words, they are what define and connect us. They determine how we work, how we behave, and how we relate to our patients, their families, and caregivers as well as to everyone who is part of the Headwaters community. We offer a wide range of employee perks, for information on our comprehensive benefits package, please visit Headwaters Health Care Centre - Careers at Headwaters

Extra Information We thank all those who apply but only those individuals selected for further consideration will be contacted. Headwaters Health Care Centre is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer and supports the compliance of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). If you have a need for an accommodation, please contact Human Resources so that appropriate arrangements can be made. Headwaters Health Care Centre is a smoke free facility. Smoking is not permitted on hospital properties. We thank everyone who works at or visits our hospitals for respecting this healthy initiative. We are also a scent-free environment for all employees and visitors. All job offers will require compliance with our COVID-19 Vaccination Policy for proof of full vaccination unless provided with a medical exemption or an accommodation under the Ontario Human Rights Code.

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