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Facility: Athabasca Health Authority
Job Description: CAREER OPPORTUNITY
ADVANCED CARE PARAMEDIC
(1 POSITION 0.75 FTE)
GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY
Reporting to the Executive Director of Primary Health Care, the incumbent will be required to function as ACP in a multi-disciplinary setting both in the facility and in the community. The ACP will collaborate with the in-hospital Registered Nurses and other care staff to provide assessment and treatment to ill and injured patients presenting to the Emergency Room. The ACP will provide ALS intercept to a BLS ambulance service as needed and assist with the general needs of the hospital. The ACP will perform all assigned duties safely and productively.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
" Function as a full scope Advanced Care Paramedic in the hospital, and community setting
" Take general accountability for the day-to-day operations of the EMS department while in the Athabasca Basin. Responsibilities will be further outlined during the hiring process.
" Function within a team of other supervisors to achieve comprehensive department supervision.
" Be available as an ALS intercept for Road Ambulance
" Provide support to Home Care and Palliative Care function in a Community Paramedicine role
" Ensure employee/client/patient confidentiality at all times
" Must be able to act as a supervisor; must be self-directed
" Perform other duties, as required and directed.
QUALIFICATIONS
" Graduate of a CMA accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program
" Unrestricted License from the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics as an Advanced Care Paramedic
" Valid Class 4 Drivers License
" Current CPR HCP, ACLS, PALS / PEPP, ITLS / PHTLS
" CAMATA Course Preferred or willing to obtain within 6 months of hire
" Ability to fly in small aircraft in all circumstances
" Knowledge of Dene Culture and Language is an asset
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