Emergency Medical Services Education Officer (pmh)
January 14 2021
Industries
Healthcare, social assistance
Categories Education, Library, Security, Protective Services, Defence
Dauphin, MB
Requisition ID: 191921
Position Number: 20095764
Posting End Date: January 18, 2021
City: Dauphin
Site: Shared Health
Work Location: Anywhere in PMH
Department / Unit: PMH Regional - ERS
Job Stream: Clinical
Union: MGEU T/P PMH
Anticipated Start Date: ASAP
FTE: 1.00
Anticipated Shift: Days;Evenings;Nights;Weekends;Other;Non-Repeating (non-conforming)
Daily Hours Worked: 8.00 ,10,12
Annual Base Hours: 2080
Salary: $27.408, $29.259, $31.350, $33.484, $35.637, $37.723
Shared Health leads the planning and coordinates the integration of patient-centred clinical and preventive health services across Manitoba. The organization also delivers some province-wide health services and supports centralized administrative and business functions for Manitoba health organizations.
Position Overview
The Emergency Medical Services Education Officer is a member of Prairie Mountain Health Emergency Medical Services and is responsible for the care of patients as well as the promotion and coordination of comprehensive EMS education/training and Quality Assurance / Continuous Quality Improvement programs within Prairie Mountain Health. Primary responsibilities relate to patient care, professional standards, treatment of the ill and injured, maintenance of equipment and vehicles, and education as outlined in the ambulance act.
Functions are conducted in accordance with the Mission and Values of Shared Health, current policies and procedures and applicable legislation.
Experience
- Minimum five (5) years experience in EMS, with two (2) years at an Advanced Life Support level
Education (Degree/Diploma/Certificate)
- Eligible for and maintains licensure to practice as a Technician Paramedic in the Province of Manitoba acquired within three (3) months of appointment, Technician Advanced Paramedic Licensure preferred
Certification/Licensure/Registration
- Physical Fitness Assessment provided by the University of Manitoba or an Emergency Services Physical Fitness Assessment approved by a Kinesiology Education Program
- Current instructor certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support certification, instructor status preferred
- PHTLS, ITLS, PALS, NRP certification an asset
- Province of Manitoba Class 4 Drivers License, including clean drivers abstract, and access to a personal vehicle to provide service within Prairie Mountain Health
Qualifications and Skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint), as well as Internet applications and other Information Technology
- Demonstrated leadership
- Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
- Ability to prioritize in a changing environment
- Strong organizational, decision making and problem solving skills
- Ability to display independent judgment
- Ability to respect and promote a culturally diverse population
- Ability to respect and promote confidentiality
- Ability to perform the duties of the position on a regular basis
The Collective Agreement this position is covered under, is identified by the Union noted above. As a result of The Health Sector Bargaining Unit Review Act, the bargaining agent for this position may differ from the Union identified. In the event you have any questions, please contact your site Human Resources Department.
We have a unique ability to work together to make health care better. If you want to make a difference and contribute to supporting the health of your family, friends and neighbours, please apply today.
Interested candidates should select the "Apply" icon below to upload their cover letter, resume and copy of licenses/certification.
This position requires a current satisfactory Criminal Records Check (including Vulnerable Sector Search), Child Abuse Registry Check and Adult Abuse Registry Check as conditions of employment. The successful candidate will be responsible for any service charges incurred. A security check is considered current if it was obtained no more than six (6) months prior to the start of employment.
Please note that an employee is not permitted to hold two or more positions in Shared Health that combine to equal more than 1.0 FTE.
Shared Health values and supports employment equity and workplace diversity and encourages all qualified individuals to apply. We thank all applicants but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.