Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Coordinator

Position #: 205023

Expected Start Date: February 23, 2025

Union: HSAS

Facility: EMS Office 

City/Town: To be determined

Department: Community Paramedicine

Type: Full-time regular

FTE: 1

Shift Information: Days, Evenings, Weekends

Hours of Work: 14 shifts of 8 hours per 3 weeks

Relief: No

Float: No

Field Hours: No

Salary or Pay Band: Pay Band Emergency Medical Technician Paramedic Coordinator $42.826 to $52.327

Travel Required: Yes

Job Description: Reporting to the Manager, the EMTP/ACP Coordinator integrates knowledge and skill reflective of the SHA Community Paramedicine Care Model and principles of adult learning. The EMTP/ACP Coordinator will provide visible, proactive leadership and education, while promoting the delivery of patient-centered care through education, programming, and by assessing the learning needs of staff. The EMTP/ACP Coordinator will participate and or lead Community Paramedicine program planning, implementation, coordination, instruction, facilitation and evaluation of programming, education and project work. The EMTP/ACP Coordinator will work collaboratively with the Community Paramedicine Department, EMS and stakeholders to develop, deliver, and evaluate programming throughout SHA. The EMTP/ACP Coordinator is expected to assist and participate in the development of the vision and strategic plan for the program in alignment within the SHA values and strategic direction.

Human Resources Exemption: No

Experience

• Experience in adult education
• Minimum 2 years of ACP experience which includes program/resource development.

Education

• Advanced Care Paramedic Diploma (ACP)

Licenses

• Valid Class 4 driver's license

Other Education and Training

• Licensed, and in good standing, with regulatory body, if applicable
• Community Paramedicine designation is an asset.

Competencies

• Problem solving skills
• Critical thinking skills

Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to develop business Case, SBAR, and Work Standards
• Demonstrates ability in teaching, facilitation and group activities
• Integrate clinical experience to group activities to enhance clinical practice
• Ability and flexibility in adapting to changing situations and environments
• Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationships
• Self motivated with the ability to work independently
• Ability to apply research to clinical practice
• Ability to develop and implement programs / resources from needs assessments
• Knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Standards and application of such
• Knowledge, application and operation of equipment related to the practice of EMS
• Ability to communicate effectively with all internal and external contacts.
• Articulates theory and knowledge related to client centered care
• Able to plan, prioritize and execute responsibilities independent of supervision
• Ability to facilitate in person and online training sessions
• Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, scheduling & training platforms
• Demonstrates leadership abilities
• Knowledge in adult education principles, methods and tools
• Integrate clinical knowledge to group activities to enhance clinical practice

Other Information

• Preference to HSAS members as per the SAHO/HSAS Collective Agreement
• Unrestricted ACP/EMT-P license & registered w/Saskatchewan College of Paramedics