Job Description

Bulletin PS2025-47

Duties:

Under the general supervision of the on-duty Paramedic Superintendent, Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) with the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) are responsible to provide both primary and advanced medical care, within the established scope of practice, and within the limitations set out by Health Science North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC), and to provide safe and timely transportation of ill or injured patients to, from or between health care facilities. Additionally, ACP personnel are required to engage in patient-centric advocacy to ensure a system that focuses on clients, family members and residents of the district. ACP personnel will adhere to all applicable legislation, and organizational policies/directives.

Qualifications:

Graduate from an approved paramedic program as defined in Legislation by the province of Ontario; Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant in the Province of Ontario; Certification to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario; Qualified to be employed as an Advanced Care Paramedic as per DNSSAB policy and as per all current legislation; Hold valid certification authorized by the Medical Director from Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC) at the minimum level of an Advanced Care Paramedic within the Province of Ontario; Minimum of one year experience as a Primary Care Paramedic is preferred; Physically and psychologically able to successfully perform the full range of duties required of an Advanced Care Paramedic, in urban, rural and remote geographic settings likely to be encountered in the ACP role; Highly motivated, empathetic, able to accept responsibility for essential workplace activities; Appropriate advocate for patients, exceptional active listening skills, professionalism; Capacity/resiliency to effectively manage occupational stressor likely to be encountered in the role of a paramedic; Effective communication skills for public and interagency speaking.
Applications for the above position will

only

be accepted through the

Plum Recruitment Tool

and will be

posted until

Friday, August 15th at 4:30pm

.

Please go to www.dnssab.ca to apply now!

You will be required to create a profile and complete an assessment prior to uploading your cover letter and resume.

DNSSAB is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with DNSSAB's Accessibility Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are encouraged to make their needs known to Human Resources in advance.

We thank all applicants for their interest. An acknowledgement will be sent only to those candidates who will be interviewed.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: $47.31-$49.47 per hour

Work Location: In person