Primary Care Paramedic
About The Position
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, they are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. Medavie Health Services has a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces and 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, and clinical training. The company invests in communities to help address physical and mental health care challenges. Employees are accountable to patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety-related initiatives, fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe, respectful workplace. The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. A high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected due to the public nature of the role. Paramedics are required to conduct themselves safely and discreetly, with responsibility for justifying their conduct to patients, family members, hospital staff, management, public agencies, and legal courts. Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care, backed by a team of 8,500+ professionals. As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered for championing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Requirements
- Current Resume and Cover Letter
- Current PEI Paramedic License
- Current CPR card
- Copy of diploma/degree
- Class 4 Driver's License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted
- Driver's abstract; issued within the last 90 days
- Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
- Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 90 days
- Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
Nice To Haves
- Additional training and/or education
Responsibilities
- Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities
- Conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner
- Justify conduct to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more
- Participate in and support all safety related initiatives
- Act in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace
Benefits
- Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
