Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

Req ID: 221485
Location: Western Zone, South Shore Regional Hospital
Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency SSRH
Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: CUPE Healthcare Position
Posting Closing Date: 21-Jul-26

About the Opportunity

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for supporting physicians and nurses in the delivery of high-quality patient care. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, administering medications (within the paramedic's scope of practice), initiating intravenous (IV) therapy and administering fluids, performing blood collection, providing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required, conducting urinalysis, and performing pregnancy testing.

About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• Grade XII required
• Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Certificate or equivalent
• Licensed or eligible for licensure with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (NSRP) to practice
• Current BLS-C (HCP)
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting or in emergency care preferred
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours

• Permanent, full-time position; 75 hours bi-weekly

Compensation and Benefits

$32.16 - $36.79 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health

Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.