Posted by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is recruiting a Primary Care Paramedic for its Fogo Island Health Centre in Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
The position is advertised as temporary call-in employment, with employees contacted as needed for shift work and on-call duties. The hourly salary ranges from CAD $32.71 to CAD $37.40.
The successful candidate will provide emergency medical care, assess patients, support ambulance transportation and work alongside healthcare professionals in emergency and hospital settings.
Applicants must have an approved paramedic qualification, active professional certifications and registration, a valid provincial Class IV driver’s licence and the required physical capability documentation.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Primary Care Paramedic
- Employer: Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
- Location: Fogo Island Health Centre, Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
- Employment Type: Temporary, Call-In
- Work Schedule: Shift work and on-call
- Salary: CAD $32.71 to CAD $37.40 per hour
- Health Services Zone: Central Zone
- Competition Number: VAC0011883
- Posting Date: May 27, 2025
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
- Job Category: Healthcare and Emergency Medical Services
About the Employer
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services provides healthcare services across Newfoundland and Labrador.
The advertised vacancy falls within the Central Zone and is based at Fogo Island Health Centre in Fogo.
The employer emphasizes patient safety, person-and-family-centred care, teamwork and professional accountability.
Job Description
The Primary Care Paramedic will provide emergency medical assistance and patient transportation in pre-hospital, hospital and other healthcare settings.
The position involves assessing emergency situations, conducting physical examinations, performing appropriate tests and providing care within the paramedic’s professional scope of practice.
The successful candidate will also participate in facility-based emergency response teams and collaborate with nurses, physicians and other healthcare professionals.
In addition to direct patient care, the paramedic may support the development of other team members through mentoring and supervising students during practical training.
The position requires the successful candidate to be within 20 kilometres of the facility when required for standby duties.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide emergency medical care to seriously ill patients.
- Assist with patient transportation to healthcare facilities.
- Assess emergency situations and determine appropriate actions.
- Conduct physical examinations and comprehensive patient assessments.
- Perform tests within the professional scope of practice.
- Provide care during ambulance transportation.
- Support patient care activities within hospital settings.
- Participate in Code Blue and Code White response teams.
- Work alongside nurses and physicians in the Emergency Department.
- Provide care in accordance with professional standards.
- Support patient and family-centred healthcare practices.
- Promote workplace and patient safety.
- Identify potential risks and contribute to safety improvements.
- Support paramedic students through preceptorship activities.
- Provide leadership and mentorship within the Paramedicine programme.
Qualifications and Requirements
Applicants must meet the following mandatory qualifications:
- Graduation from an approved paramedic programme accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
- Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Active PMO certification, including all current courses and modules.
- Active registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulator (NLPR).
- Current physical capability testing certificate issued within the previous three months.
- Ability to maintain the minimum physical capability standards outlined in provincial policy.
- Demonstrated training or experience in intravenous (IV) therapy and symptom relief medications.
- Valid Class IV driver’s licence issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
- Current driver’s abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
- Current registration number with Provincial Medical Oversight.
- Ability to remain within 20 kilometres of the healthcare facility when required for standby.
- Commitment to the core values of Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE).
- Satisfactory work performance and attendance record.
- Satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.
Preferred Qualifications
Previous experience working as a Primary Care Paramedic is preferred.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised hourly salary ranges from CAD $32.71 to CAD $37.40 under classification CGHSA29.
The supplied job listing does not specify additional employee benefits, accommodation or relocation assistance.
Who Should Apply?
This opportunity is suitable for qualified Primary Care Paramedics who meet the professional registration, certification, licensing and physical capability requirements established by Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services.
Candidates with emergency medical experience, IV therapy training and knowledge of symptom relief medications may be particularly suitable.
Applicants must also be able to meet the standby proximity requirement and demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, professional conduct and collaborative healthcare delivery.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Where is the Primary Care Paramedic job located?
The position is based at Fogo Island Health Centre in Fogo Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada.
2. How much does the Primary Care Paramedic position pay?
The advertised hourly salary ranges from CAD $32.71 to CAD $37.40.
3. Is this a permanent position?
No. The vacancy is advertised as temporary call-in employment.
4. What is the work schedule?
The position involves shift work and on-call duties. Employees are called in as needed.
5. What educational qualification is required?
Candidates must graduate from an approved paramedic programme accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
6. Is professional registration required?
Yes. Applicants must have active registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedicine Regulator and meet the specified Provincial Medical Oversight requirements.
7. Is a driver’s licence required?
Yes. Applicants must possess a valid Class IV driver’s licence issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador and provide a current driver’s abstract.
8. Must employees live close to the health centre?
The successful candidate must be within 20 kilometres of the facility when required for standby duties.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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