Primary Care Paramedics

The City of Thompsons Fire and Emergency Services Department is seeking motivated community minded professionals to join our department as Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). Our department provides EMS and fire protection to Manitobas fourth largest City.

The successful candidates will provide emergency paramedical services pre-hospital and community based medical care within scope of practice patient transport in accordance with provincial legislation.

In addition to meaningful front-line emergency service work experience the City of Thompson offers an attractive compensation package designed to recognize the skills commitment and challenges of working in a northern and remote community. The position is unionized under Local 2200 IAFF

The City of Thompson offers a competitive and transparent compensation package including structured wage progression and northern incentives.

Salary: Primary Care Paramedic (PCP): $77925.12 to $112585.2 per year*

*PCPs are hired as Probationary employees and may progress to the First-Class PCP within twenty-four (24) months of service subject to satisfactory performance and completion of required training.

Respond to emergency and non-emergency medical calls in a safe professional and timely manner.

Perform patient assessments including history taking vital signs and physical examinations.

Provide emergency medical care within the Primary Care Paramedic scope of practice including basic life support medication administration airway management and patient stabilization.

Communicate effectively with patients families partner agencies dispatch hospitals and receiving facilities.

Complete patient care reports maintain patient confidentiality and other required documentation accurately and in a timely manner.

Maintain ambulances medical equipment and supplies ensuring readiness for response.

Participate in training continuing education and skills maintenance as required by licensing and medical oversight.

Graduate of a recognized Primary Care Paramedic program.

Current registration and licensure as a Primary Care Paramedic in the Province of MB or ability to transfer equivalent out- of- province license to MB COPR.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Current CPR Healthcare Provider (HCP).

Valid Class 4 MB drivers license with air brake endorsement.

Must provide valid Vulnerable Sector Check Child and Adult Abuse Registry Checks.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to meet and maintain physical and medical fitness requirements for paramedic duties.

Ability to work shifts including nights weekends holidays and emergency callouts.

Please click on the apply now column at the top right of the page send detailed resumes outlining experience education qualifications and references:

Posting will remain until all positions are filled. Short-listed candidates only will be contacted for the next step in the recruitment process. Those requiring assistance with application process should call or send email as seen below.

City of Thompson

226 Mystery Lake Road

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