Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic - Saskatchewan Health Authority, Pinehouse Lake

About the role

The Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) invites dedicated professionals to explore healthcare jobs in Pinehouse Lake, SK. We are currently seeking a Casual Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic to join our team at the Pinehouse Health Centre. This vital role is central to providing immediate and advanced pre-hospital emergency care within the community, contributing to the overall health and well-being of residents. If you are looking for Saskatchewan Health Authority jobs that offer dynamic challenges and the chance to make a significant impact, this opportunity in primary care is for you. This position may be eligible for recruitment and/or retention incentives.

Key duties

As an Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic, you will be responsible for providing essential care in often unpredictable areas, utilizing a range of emergency equipment. Your duties will encompass a broad spectrum of pre-hospital emergency care, requiring both clinical expertise and strong interpersonal skills. Key responsibilities include:

• Working effectively in unpredictable environments, managing multiple types of technology and emergency equipment.
• Demonstrating proficiency in verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
• Possessing effective communication skills and the ability to relate to all individuals.
• Applying knowledge of current infection control standards, practices, and protocols.
• Ensuring safe client movement practices.
• Travelling within the service delivery area as required.
• Performing duties that involve heavy lifting and often extreme physical exertion.
• Thinking and acting quickly, creatively, and strategically in critical situations.
• Collaborating with internal executive, cross-functional teams, and external parties.
• Applying knowledge of proper body mechanics.
• Being physically able to perform the demanding duties of pre-hospital emergency care.
• Utilizing knowledge of Primary Health Care and Community Paramedicine principles.
• Applying and using safety restraints and postural supports appropriately.

Skills and experience

To excel in this Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic role, candidates must possess a strong foundation in advanced medical knowledge and practical skills. The following education, licenses, and training are required:

• Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma (ACP)
• Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic/Advanced Care Paramedic (EMT-P/ACP) license
• Valid Class 4 driver's license
• International Trauma Life Support Certificate (ITLS)
• Current Basic Life Support-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (BLS-CPR) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support Certificate (ACLS)
• Pediatric Advanced Life Support Certificate (PALS)
• Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP) certificate (acceptable)

A Community Paramedic endorsement is considered a valuable asset for this position. Candidates must also be physically able to perform the demanding duties associated with pre-hospital emergency care.

Why you'll love it here

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is the largest employer in Saskatchewan, with over 45,000 staff dedicated to a dynamic healthcare environment. We are committed to providing coordinated, quality services that are seamless, safe, and patient-centred. Joining the SHA means becoming part of a team that works together every day to improve health and well-being for everyone. We are committed to building a representative, diverse, inclusive, and culturally responsive workforce, working in the spirit of truth and reconciliation and acknowledging Saskatchewan as the traditional territory of First Nations and Métis People. This is an excellent opportunity for healthcare professionals seeking rewarding Saskatchewan Health Authority careers.