Primary Care Paramedic (Ppt) (Up To 20) (Opseu 8.23)

Position Description:

Provide primary emergency medical care and transportation for ill and injured patients to and from health care facilities by conducting patient assessments, evaluations, prioritizing and providing patient care in accordance with basic and advanced life support standards, guidelines, and Policies throughout Norfolk County.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Have a valid CPR certificate (BLS or HCP).
• Possess and maintain all qualifications as specified under the Ambulance Act and Ontario Regulation 257 requirements for employment.
• Must be flexible to work days, evenings and/or weekends. As per the collective agreement with OPSEU Local 279 Article 16.09b Part-time Paramedic availability is summarized as follows:
• Understand and accept that any availability submitted is for any and all bases across Norfolk County
• Provide availability and non-availability on a monthly basis, utilizing current scheduling software as prescribed by the Employer at least sixty (60) days prior to the beginning of each calendar month.
• A-EMCA certified or registered to write current year A-EMCA.
• Ability to exert heavy physical effort required to treat and move patients, deliver medical equipment or sort inventory at station and in ambulance.
• Provide and maintain availability for at least twenty (20) shifts in a period of two (2) consecutive calendar months. Provide and maintain at least five (5) of these submitted shifts of availability in a period of two (2) consecutive calendar months on weekends. For every shift that a paramedic is available, it does not guarantee that a paramedic will be offered a shift.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Class “F” Ontario Driver’s Licence or equivalent from another province and able to transfer.
• Successful completion of a diploma from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic training program OR a letter from a college indicating expected graduation prior to September 2023.

Must Have:

• Courteous and effective skills in dealing with the public.
• The ability to exercise sound judgment in emergency situations.
• A Driver’s Abstract will be conducted by Norfolk County. Your Driver’s Abstract must be satisfactory to Norfolk County in addition to meeting the Ambulance Act Regulations and requirements.
• Must complete immunization information once provided
• All candidates are required to complete and successfully pass an approved physical evaluation prior to employment (OPPAT) (results after December 14, 2022 will be accepted).
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate, both orally and in writing.
• Must complete a Vulnerable Sector Police reference check (when requested, not required with application), which is satisfactory to Norfolk County, at your expense. An original is required.

Requirements

Dear Candidate,

We are pleased that you are entering the PCP recruitment process with Norfolk County Paramedic Services. The recruitment package provides the documentation required by NCPS in addition to the respective deadlines. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Please attach these documents to the following form https://form.jotform.com/231634895802260

Class F driver’s license

• Deadline: July 17, 2023

College PCP diploma or letter from a college indicating expected graduation prior to September 2023

• Deadline: July 17, 2023

AEMCA Certificate, letter or, proof of scheduled exam

• Deadline; July 17, 2023

Current valid CPR certificate

• Deadline: August 11, 2023

References

• Deadline: August 11, 2023

Immunizations (incl. COVID-19, Flu)

• Deadline: August 11, 2023

Communicable disease declaration

• Deadline: August 11, 2023

Successful OPPAT (must be within last 6 months -after December 14, 2023)

• Deadline: September 4, 2023

Criminal Reference Check (with vulnerable sector screening)

• When Requested

Please find the dates scheduled for each step in the recruitment process below.

Please be advised that successful candidates will be notified and assigned to the date(s) at each step of the recruitment process. You will only be notified if you are successful in moving forward in the process. Any required documentation will be sent to the successful candidates upon notification of moving to the next step. Dates and locations are subject to change.

Written Exam (VIRTUAL)– July 18, 2023 at 19:00

Interviews and Scenarios– August 14, 15, 16, 17 (selection will be emailed out on a first come first serve basis)

Base Hospital Testing – Will be randomly assigned from CPER: October 2, 3, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13

Orientation – Oct 23, 24, 25, 26, 31, Nov 1, 2, 3

Benefits

Posting #: OPSEU 8.23

Position: Primary Care Paramedic (up to 20 positions)

Status: Permanent Part Time

Employee Group: OPSEU

Salary: $38.747 - $41.134 / hour

Division: Office of the Chief Administrative Officer

Department: Paramedic Services

Reports To: Commander, Paramedic Services

Location: Norfolk County

Posting Period: June 15, 2023 - July 4, 2023

How to Apply:

• Ensure the file extension for your resume document is .doc, .docx or .pdf
• If you are electing to include a cover letter, the cover letter and resume must be sent as 1 file.

The Corporation of Norfolk County is an equal opportunity employer. Accessibility accommodations are available for all parts of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance.

Successful applicants are required to provide the Employer with a current Criminal Record Check, including a Vulnerable Sector where required and verification of education.

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those invited to the written exam will be contacted.