Job ID #30535: Primary Care Paramedic - Traditional Stream

Contribute to the City of Hamilton, one of Canada’s largest cities - home to a diverse and strong economy, an active and inclusive community, a robust cultural and dining scene, hundreds of kilometers of hiking trails and natural beauty just minutes from the downtown core, and so much more. Join our diverse team of talented and ambitious staff who embody our values of sensational service, courageous change, steadfast integrity, collective ownership and being engaged empowered employees. Help us achieve our vision of being the best place to raise a child and age successfully. #BeTheReason

• Job ID #30535: Primary Care Paramedic - Traditional Stream
• Union: OPSEU Local 256
• Job Description ID #: 21295
• Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city by 4:00 p.m. on November 13, 2024
• Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.
  
  

Summary Of Duties

Reporting to a Superintendent, Hamilton Paramedic Service, the paramedic provides primary emergency medical care and transportation for ill and/or injured persons in the community to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles and emergency response vehicles. Paramedics also contribute to non-emergency and multi-disciplinary approaches to community care, through avenues such as public education, harm reduction, community paramedicine, palliative care, and other related programming.

GENERAL DUTIES

Provide primary emergency medical care for ill and/or injured persons at the emergency site by providing basic and advanced pre-hospital life support.

Provide transportation for ill and/or injured persons, to, from, and between treatment facilities, in specially equipped ambulance vehicles as directed by the dispatching Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC)..

Provide effective patient assessment and treatment according to Provincial and local standards and medical directives.

Responsible for all medical interventions as deemed essential by the Base Hospital and Hamilton Paramedic Service, including: controlled drug therapy, manual defibrillation, and cardiac dysrhythmia interpretation according to Provincial Medical Directives.

Interact with members of the health care team, allied emergency care providers, the public, and patients in a professional manner.

Interact with and follow the direction of all Central Ambulance Communication Centres (CACCs) that the paramedic comes into contact with, and ensure the CACC is advised of the paramedic’s status/location at all times.

Take on a position of leadership, as required, and always ensure patient advocacy.

Collaborate with medical staff and allied emergency care providers to facilitate timely treatment, support, and advocacy for the patient's family and friends during the time of emergency care.

Participate in primary care, public health, public education, and community events as assigned.

Check, maintain, and stock fleet vehicles so-as to maintain the vehicle and vehicle equipment in a clean/sanitary, mechanically safe state of readiness in accordance with local and provincial standards. Report any vehicle and/or equipment deficiencies and assist in corrective action where qualified.

Check, maintain, and stock ambulance stations in a clean and orderly state.

Prepare various reports as required. This includes, but is not limited to: Ambulance Call Reports, Incident/Occurrence Reports, Logistics Reports, Vehicle Inspection Reports, and any other report as deemed necessary by the Hamilton Paramedic Service and/or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.

Participate in Continuing Education as required and participate in the training/precepting of Advanced Care and Primary Care paramedic students and other allied healthcare professionals.

Maintain all legislated requirements for employment and all certification requirements as set by the Base Hospital, the Hamilton Paramedic Service, and the MOHLTC.

Perform other duties, as assigned, which are directly related to the major responsibilities of the job.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Primary Care Paramedic or higher or be eligible to become certified prior to beginning employment.
• Diploma or letter confirming good standing and indicating program completion date from an approved Ontario Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) Training Program required prior to hiring.
• If graduation was prior to 2003, must provide proof of completion of all mandatory Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care core programs via individual certificates or with a letter attesting to completion by an approved Ontario PCP Training Program.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certificate or CPR Healthcare Provider (HCP) certificate or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certificate.
• Hold the qualification of, or have obtained a pass standing, in an advanced emergency medical care assistant examination (AEMCA), or equivalent, as outlined in the Ambulance Act O. Reg. 257/00.
• If non-AEMCA certified, must have successfully completed an approved Ontario PCP Training Program and must achieve AEMCA Certification within 210 days of paramedic program completion as per Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care guidelines, unless otherwise specified by the MOHLTC (per Ambulance Act Reg. 257/00).
• Must hold and maintain a valid Ontario Driver's Licence that authorizes the person to drive an ambulance.
• Must meet all current requirements (including medical) of the Ambulance Act and Regulations, including the current Ambulance Service Communicable Disease Standards. As a condition of employment, you will be required to provide proof of the minimum requirements required as outlined in the Ambulance Act and Regulations.
• Must successfully complete any/all requirements and become fully certified by the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER) with Hamilton Health Sciences (HHS) Base Hospital Program (including, but not limited to, palliative care certification within the first 6 months of certification).
• Demonstrated ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Demonstrated ability to provide leadership and take charge in an emergency situation.
• Must be in good physical health and able to lift heavy weights.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement in emergency situations.
• You must acknowledge and agree to comply with any future vaccine policy requirements as an ongoing condition of employment at the City of Hamilton.
• Preference may be given to those with additional relevant education (e.g. ACLS/PALS/ITLS/NRP/PEARS certification), experience, and/or related employment (paramedic, medical transfer, and other allied health professions). General knowledge of the City of Hamilton and its geography may be considered an asset.
  
  

THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID ONTARIO DRIVER’S LICENCE THAT AUTHORIZES THE APPLICANT TO DRIVE AN AMBULANCE (I.E. CLASS “F”, ETC.) ANDPROOF THEREOF IS REQUIRED DURING THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS. PLEASE REFER TO THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS GUIDE FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

SALARY:

Salary Grade PCP

Per hour

HOURS:

Be able to work 12-hour shifts within a 24-hour-day, seven-day-a-week schedule. Regular part-time status consists of a minimum of 12 hours per week which are prescheduled on a consistent day of the week as determined and assigned by the City of Hamilton. Based on availability and operational necessity, paramedics may be scheduled for up to an additional 24 hours per month. The monthly recurring 48 hours and additional 24 hours are scheduled with advanced notice as required by the Collective Agreement. Paramedics wishing to work more than the minimum number of hours can be scheduled up to 72 hours in a 2-week pay period, based on their submitted availability.

NOTE 1:

Hamilton Paramedic Service hosts two separate recruitment postings – Traditional and Fast-Track streams. This job posting (#30535) is for the Traditional process ONLY.

Experienced candidates eligible for the Fast-Track recruitment process must be currently employed for a minimum of 1 year full-time (or equivalent hours), in good standing, and hold active certification to practice at the Primary Care Paramedic level, or higher, with an Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, and if applicable, be eligible for cross-certification with the Centre for Paramedic Education and Research (CPER). Candidates meeting the above-noted experience criteria are encouraged to apply to the Fast-Track job posting #30036.

The employer maintains discretion regarding evaluation and selection of qualified candidates. Please refer to the Primary Care Paramedic Recruitment webpage and Traditional Stream Process and Information Guide for detailed information regarding the recruitment process. These important dates and timelines can be found at www.hamilton.ca or at the following link: https://www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-city/recruitment-opportunities/primary-care-paramedic-recruitment

NOTE 2:

You must have no criminal convictions for which a pardon has not been granted at time of application. A Police Vulnerable Sector Check (upon receiving a conditional offer of employment), which is satisfactory to the City of Hamilton, will be required at your expense. An original is required.

NOTE 3:

A Driver’s Abstract will be conducted by the City of Hamilton. Your Driver's Abstract must be satisfactory to the City of Hamilton in addition to meeting the Ambulance Act and Regulation requirements.

THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH ALL HEALTH AND SAFETY POLICIES AND PRACTICES FOR THIS POSITION AND THE WORKPLACE.

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It is the responsibility of applicants to supply qualifications, licences, and related experience relevant to the qualifications outlined above with their application for this competition and ensure that their application reaches Human Resources by the closing date or they may not be considered. On the basis of the criteria set out above, this posting is open to all present employees.

Disclaimer:

Be advised that Human Resources frequently audits resumes of internal/external applicants to ensure/validate information provided is consistent and trustworthy. Falsification of information provided at any time throughout the recruitment process may be grounds for disqualification, and for internal applicants, subject to discipline up to and including termination.

Terms:

The City is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes. Consistent with our Values and Corporate Culture Pillars, the City of Hamilton is committed to providing equitable treatment to all with respect to barrier-free employment and accommodation without discrimination. The City will provide accommodation for applicants in all aspects of the hiring process, up to the point of undue hardship. If you have an accommodation need, please contact Human Resources as soon as possible to make appropriate arrangements.