Qualifications:

• Current qualifications as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) as per the Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education
• Paramedic Program Diploma/CertificateCertification by the SWORBHP in Advanced Care practice.
• Current certification in CPR (Basic Rescuer level).
• Valid and current Ontario Driver’s (Class F minimum) Licence sufficient to operate an Ambulance.
• Successful completion of BLS Standards Program.
• Free of communicable disease as per the Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards.
• Up-to-date immunizations as per Ambulance Act of Ontario.
• Successful completion of all Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care (MOHLTC) Core Mandatory Training to date.
• Vulnerable Sector Search required.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Certification as a Primary Care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic in accordance with the Ontario Provincial Symptom Relief and Cardiac Arrest Medical Directives
• Paramedic Diploma from a community college
• AEMCA Certification Skills:
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Superior computer skills required.
• Demonstrated leadership, initiative and innovation.
• Works well under pressure.
• Possess tact, discretion and sound judgement.

Special Conditions:

• Valid Ontario Class F Driver’s License.
• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate inclusive of a Vulnerable Sector profile.
• Maintain PCP status as a condition of employment as it relates to ability to provide advanced training to paramedic staff.
• An annual influenza vaccination is recommended.
• Physical dexterity, coordination and strength, including fine and gross motor skills and a demonstrated ability to perform patient extrication, positioning, lifting and carrying techniques to rapidly access, treat, convey and manage patient conditions under frequently awkward, difficult and unpredictable environmental conditions.
• Work is performed independently within established work procedures, department procedures and safety procedures, as well as within service policies and procedures, Base Hospital protocols, Ministry of Health Basic Life Support Standards, the Ambulance Act, the Radio Act and the Mental Health Act.

Competencies:

• Written and verbal communication skills sufficient to perform documentation and related administration duties, as well as to relate to patients, families and other health care professionals in a calm and professional manner.
• Demonstrated skills in the areas of teamwork, problem solving and leadership sufficient to deal with crisis situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.