Primary Care Paramedic; Temporary

Primary Care Paramedic (Temporary) at Medavie in Yorkton, SK, CA.

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth. Position Type:
Temporary - Temporaire

Closing Date:

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is the subsidiary of Medavie Health Services responsible for the optimal operation and management of an integrated, service-led primary health care organization. People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue building a healthier Saskatchewan and Alberta together. Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada.

Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a Health solutions partner committed to improving the well being of Canadians. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.

We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. Medavie Health Services West (MHS West) Crestvue proudly provides emergency and medical services to Yorkton, Saskatchewan. Crestvue is responsible for delivering innovative EMS solutions focused on bringing high-quality care to patients when and where they need it. Since 1973, the team has grown to serve the community by offering basic and advanced life support service delivery.

Yorkton, the hub of east-central Saskatchewan, with a population of approximately 20,000 people offers excellent education, public services and health care, including a major regional hospital with ICU and surgical capabilities. This offers an urban setting with a rural feel which contributes to a high quality of life. Crestvue’s call volume is 4000 annually, and the service has a peak catchment of 50,000 people.

As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

We are currently looking to fill one temporary full-time Primary Care Paramedic positions. The term for this position would be for approximately one year. Please note that term lengths are subject to change at any time based on operational needs.

The position entails, but is not limited to the following:

• Independent primary clinical care.
• Safe transportation of individuals, including emergency and non-emergency responses, as well as inter‑facility transfers.
• Maintain and operate ambulances and related equipment in accordance with patient needs and public safety.

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Primary Care Paramedics are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) and the Canadian Paramedic Competency Framework (CPCF), Saskatchewan College of Paramedics standards, and the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics registration requirements and Medavie Health Services West policies, procedures, and protocols. As the ideal candidate for this role, you will have:

• Must meet all legislated requirements for Primary Care Paramedics in Saskatchewan.
• Must be currently registered with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics as a Primary Care Paramedic or eligible for registration through the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics.
• Candidates must be authorized to practice as a Primary Care Paramedic, hold an unrestricted license, and be able to perform the…