Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic

• RHA Job Number:
• GO-00729527-15
• Number of Vacancies:
• 1
• Profession:
• Advanced Care Paramedic
• Organization:
• Saskatchewan Health Authority
• Facility Name:
• Weyburn General Hospital
• Department:
• Emergency Medical Services
• Employment Type:
• Temporary
• Employment Term:
• Full Time
• Posting Date:
• April 24, 2024
• Closing Date:
• May 8, 2024 21:30
• Hours of Work:
• Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
  168.00 hours per 4 week rotation
  
• Rate of Pay:
• $39.654 to $48.451 (5 step range)
• Union:
• HSAS

Reporting to the EMS Manager the Emergency Medical Technician - Paramedic is responsible for responding to emergency and non-emergent calls for service, provide initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons.

Required Qualifications

• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• CMA accredited Pre-Hospital Care Program at the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) level
• CMA accredited Pre-Hospital Care Program at the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP/EMT-P) level
• International Trauma Life Support (ITLS) - Advanced
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics at the ACP/EMT-P level
• Valid Class 4 drivers license

• Ability to work independently and as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Presentation skills

• Preference for this position will be given to HSAS members in accordance with the terms and conditions of the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement. HSAS seniority within the Saskatchewan Health Authority will be considered under the Selection Criteria.
• Standard Hours

EMS Hours of Work. The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) requires a criminal record check (CRC) from every potential SHA team member. The CRC must be dated within the past six (6) months and be satisfactory to the SHA. A vulnerable sector check (VSC) is required for individuals providing patient/resident/client care to vulnerable persons. Internal candidates may be required to provide a CRC and/or VSC during the recruitment and selection process. We work together to improve our health and well-being. Every day. For everyone. The SHA is committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive and culturally responsive workforce. We are committed to the Truth and Reconciliation Calls to Action. We work in the spirit of truth and reconciliation acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Metis people.
Geographic Location: Weyburn
Expected Start Date: May 15, 2024
Expected Up To Date: July 31, 2024
FTE®: 1.00