EMT

Job Details

RHA Job Number:
01599
Number of Vacancies:
1
Profession:
Primary Care Paramedic
Organization:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
Facility Name:
Whitewood Community Health Centre
Department:
EMS - Whitewood
Employment Type:
Permanent
Employment Term:
Full Time
Posting Date:
April 3, 2023
Closing Date:
October 3, 2023 0:00
Hours of Work:
12 HR; SEE ADDITIONAL INFORMATION DAYS, EVENINGS, NIGHTS, WEEKENDS, STATS
Rate of Pay:
29.38 - 35.92
Union:
HSAS

Job Description

Job Summary: Reporting to the Supervisor, the Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for responding to emergent and non emergent EMS calls for service; and for providing initial assessment, treatment and transport of ill or injured persons at the Basic Life Support level.

Job Qualifications

Education: Grade 12 or equivalent. Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic currently licensed in the Province of Saskatchewan. Current Saskatchewan Class 4 Driver's License and Emergency Vehicle Operations training. Current ITLS Basic. Current Health Care Provider(C) with AED certification.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Physically fit. Must have a high level of technical skills and knowledge as an Emergency Medical Technician/Primary Care Paramedic; strong client focused interpersonal skills, above average ability to respond and function appropriately during stressful and emergent situations; thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures, thorough knowledge of application and operation of all equipment pertinent to the job, and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Additional Information

Standby required. Staff housing will be provided at no cost while on duty. This vacancy is for position #35753. 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. Please submit a cover letter and resume when applying for this position.

Organization & Community

SHA (Regina QuAppelle) Logo
EMPLOYER:
Saskatchewan Health Authority
COMMUNITY:
Whitewood
HOURS TO INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT:
1.75
COMMUNITY WEBSITE:
http://www.townofwhitewood.ca/

Community Description

Whitewood is located approximately 175 kilometres (109 mi) east of Regina and is situated at the crossroads of two major highways systems – the Trans-Canada, which runs east and west, and Sk Hwy 9, which runs north and south from the US border to Hudson Bay, Saskatchewan. Located midway between Brandon, Manitoba and Regina, Whitewood was and continues to be an ideal place to stop and rest.