Coordinator, Provincial PAD Program

Medavie•St. John's, NL

23h•CA$64,000 - CA$84,000

About The Position

The Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) Program aims to see defibrillators become as widely accessible to the public as possible – so they can be used quickly and effectively to save the life of someone whose heart has stopped beating. PAD is an initiative of NLHS and is led by the Coordinator, Provincial PAD Program. The Coordinator assists organizations in obtaining an AED, registering it with our Provincial Medical Communications Management Centre (PMCC), placing it in a location that is visible & accessible and training relevant personnel in its use. Follow-up including data analysis and bystander recognition is completed after each use of a PAD-placed AED.

Requirements

Post-secondary education in a health care discipline supplemented with a diploma/degree in adult education or an equivalent combination of experience and education
Completion of an approved Primary Care Paramedic Program and registered with NLPR
Minimum five years of paramedic field experience, with two to three (2-3) years in a leadership role
Experience in delivering education, quality assurance/improvement
Proven experience with adult educational teaching concepts and facilitation
Work with a variety of software application to support data collection, analysis and presentation
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including presentation skills
Project management and time management skills
Interact effectively with others
Problem solver, self-directed, independent and resourceful
Well organized with a high level of attention to detail
Leadership abilities with a proven track record for inspiring and motivating others
Understanding of business process review, evaluation and change management concepts and methodologies
Familiar with concepts of quality assurance, quality improvement and performance-based systems
Advanced computer literacy is required, including MS Office

Nice To Haves

Advanced Care Paramedic level certification and licensing would be considered an asset

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee the Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program, including ongoing process improvements
Monitor, track, and address safety issues and coordinate with PMCC to resolve site-related concerns
Coordinate PAD instructors and training delivery to ensure consistency, efficiency, and quality outcomes
Track, report, and maintain the status of current and future PAD sites, including enrollment and registration
Promote the expansion and implementation of PAD programs across the province
Partner with Heart and Stroke and other stakeholders to support training, awareness, and initiatives (e.g., Restart a Heart)
Support organizations with CPR/AED training arrangements and development of emergency response plans
Lead community engagement activities, including program promotion, awareness campaigns, stakeholder communication, and recognition initiatives for survivors and bystanders