Advanced Care Paramedic - Shelburne, Canada - Nova Scotia Health Authority

Nova Scotia Health Authority

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Shelburne, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Req ID: 133739

Company:
Nova Scotia Health

Location:
Western
Zone, Roseway Hospital

Department:
OPWZ EMG Emergency RW

Type of Employment:
Casual Hourly FT long-assignment
(100% FTE) x 1
position(s)**
Status:Healthcare
Position**
Posting Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada.

We're on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province.

Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions.

Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

About the Opportunity:

Reporting to the Manager, the Advanced Care Paramedic is assigned tasks by the Clinical leader and works in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members to meet patient care needs.

They support patient care by practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrated competencies in provision of care.

The Advanced Care Paramedic accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through on-going professional development, including participation in education programs, research and continuous quality activities.

The Advanced Care Paramedic's practice and conduct is defined by the professional registration body (EHSNS), and they are responsible for ensuring that their registration is current and valid.

The Advanced Care Paramedic contributes to the efficiency and effective functioning of the department in meeting patient needs.

The Advanced Care Paramedic supports the development of colleagues and students through acting as a preceptor and providing on-going mentorship.

About You:

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

Grade XII required
Registered and licensed with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS) required
One (1) year of experience working as an Advanced Care Paramedic an asset
Current BLS (HCP) Certification required
Previous work experience in a hospital setting or emergency care preferred
Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment, and telecommunication skills
Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up-to-date and includes all relevant education, experience, training and certifications.

Hours:

Long assignment, Fulltime position; 75 hours biweekly
Beginning as soon as possible until April 3, 2025

Compensation & Incentives:

$ $36.39 hourly

Once You've Applied
This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile.

Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

As per the COVID-19 Mandatory Vaccination Protocol in High-Risk Settings, Nova Scotia Health requires all team members to be fully vaccinated by November 30th, 2021.

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