Primary Care Paramedic - Jobs in Niagara, ON

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DivisionEmergency ServicesImportant Notices & AmendmentsPLEASE NOTE: READ CAREFULLY AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONSWritten EvaluationYou will be required to complete a written evaluation that will be completed through an online platform. This will take place on January 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m.The written exam fee is at a cost of $22.60 (taxes included) and is at the expense of the candidate.More details regarding the written exam will be sent to you in a subsequent email once the posting closes.Physical EvaluationAll candidates are required to complete a physical evaluation through OPPAT. The deadline to complete the testing is January 24, 2023.More information can be found on their website at: https://specialprojects.wlu.ca/oppat/.If you have taken the OPPAT test within 6 months prior to November 9, 2022 and passed, you are not required to take the testing again. We will require proof of you passing.The physical evaluation is at a cost of $327.70 (taxes included) and is at the expense of the candidate.Additional ConsiderationsCandidates must hold a valid (no restrictions) Class F licence by March 1, 2023. Candidates must also be eligible but not necessarily possess a valid passport by March 1, 2023. This is a condition of employment and we understand this is currently taking longer then normal.Niagara EMS is a high performing Emergency Medical Service with a myriad of opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction. Traditional paramedic response opportunities abound as well as, opportunities that are not traditionally offered. We deploy Bicycle Medics, Specialty Response Units (High Angle Response, Tactical and Rescue), Mobile Integrated Health Units (Mental Health, Falls Intervention and Community Response) and Palliative Care. Niagara EMS also has an accredited Dispatch Centre of Excellence and with the addition of Emergency Communication Nurses it extends our ability to help support the people of Niagara in unique ways.Please note: Salary under review.About UsServing a diverse urban and rural population of more than 475,000, Niagara Region is focused on building a strong and prosperous Niagara. Working collaboratively with 12 local area municipalities and numerous community partners, the Region delivers a range of high quality programs and services to support and advance the well-being of individuals, families and communities within its boundaries. Nestled between the great lakes of Erie and Ontario, the Niagara peninsula features some of Canada’s most fertile agricultural land, the majesty of Niagara Falls and communities that are rich in both history and recreational and cultural opportunities. Niagara boasts dynamic modern cities, Canada’s most developed wine industry, a temperate climate, extraordinary theatre, and some of Ontario’s most breathtaking countryside. An international destination with easy access to its binational U.S. neighbour New York State, Niagara attracts over 14 million visitors annually, as well as a steady stream of new residents and businesses.Please note that the Niagara Region requires that all newly hired employees are to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of being hired and provide proof of full vaccination, or provide proof of a bona fide medical or Human Rights Code exemption on a form issued from and approved by Niagara Region.Job DescriptionJOB SUMMARYTo provide emergency medical care and transportation for ill and injured patients to health care facilities by conducting patient assessments and evaluations, prioritizing and providing patient care in accordance with basic life support program standards, guidelines, methods and techniques and Base Hospital protocols.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION

• Current qualifications as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) as per the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education
• Paramedic Program Diploma/Certificate
• Certification by the Niagara Base Hospital in dysrhythmia recognition, defibrillation and symptom relief.
• Current certification in CPR (Basic Rescuer level).
• Successful completion of BLS Standards Program.
• Successful completion of all Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Core Mandatory Training to date.

KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE

• Knowledge and utilization of pharmaceutical products and medical supplies, instruments and equipment of an interactive and multi-faceted nature.
• Knowledge of the disaster plans for the Niagara Emergency Medical Services and other pertinent agencies such as the fire department and police department sufficient to effectively manage a major casualty situation until relieved by more qualified personnel.

SKILLS

• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to perform documentation and related administration duties, as well as to relate to patients, families and other health care professionals in a calm and professional manner.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of teamwork, problem solving and leadership sufficient to deal with crisis situations
• Ability to read write and speak English language fluently.
• Basic computer skills.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Physical dexterity, coordination and strength, including fine and gross motor skills and a demonstrated ability to perform patient extrication, positioning, lifting and carrying techniques to rapidly access, treat, convey and manage patient conditions under frequently awkward, difficult and unpredictable environmental conditions.
• Work is performed independently within established work procedures, department procedures and safety procedures, as well as within regional policies and procedures, Base Hospital protocols, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Standards, the Ambulance Act, the Radio Act and the Mental Health Act.
• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance.
• Must possess and maintain a valid and unrestricted class "F" license for the class of the vehicle operated.
• Must possess and maintain a valid passport.
• Free of communicable disease as per the Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
• Up-to-date immunizations as per the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• An annual influenza vaccine is recommended.

Closing StatementUncover the wonder of the Niagara Region and join a team dedicated to meeting tomorrow’s challenges TODAY!Let us know why you would be an excellent team member by submitting your online application.We thank all candidates for their interest however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.If you require an accommodation for the application process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the alternate formats for contacting us are as follows:

• Email: myhr@niagararegion.ca
• Phone: 905-980-6000 or 1-800-263-7215
• Bell Relay: 1-800-855-0511
• In-person: Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON L2V 4T7 – Human Resources Department

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