This posting
This posting will be used to fill 1 term full-time position working 75 bi-weekly weekly and will also be used to fill anticipatory permanent full-time positions.
It will establish a 12-month eligibility list which may be used to fill similar positions.
This job is based in the thriving and diverse city of Whitehorse in the beautiful Yukon.
Who we are
The Yukon's Emergency Medical Services (YEMS) team delivers a wide scope of pre-hospital care. We deliver medical interventions, treatments, and quality care in every corner of the Yukon. Leadership, dedication, and partnership guides our work.
Your role
This position delivers professional, Primary Care Paramedic Specialists skills in a clinic-like setting, primarily based out of the Whitehorse Emergency Shelter. The incumbent will differentially diagnose, create treatment/discharge plans and follow up care. This includes assessing patient conditions to formulate and initiate emergent and non-emergent interventions to provide optimal patient care. This position works independently, where there is limited medical support but will work with other health care providers to optimize patient care.
- For more information on this job, please Kimberley Porter, A/Deputy Chief Technical Operations at Kimberley.Porter@yukon.ca
- For more information about the recruitment process, please contact Ann Caron, HR Consultant at 867-332-6273 or annelouise.caron@yukon.ca
Your benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many additional financial and non-financial benefits.
- Government of Yukon’s many benefits
Your career, your home, your lifestyle
We are the Yukon public service. Every day, we come together to serve the people who live here and make a difference in so many ways. Here, you will find the diverse opportunities you desire to develop your career while enjoying a warm sense of community and vibrant artistic, cultural, and recreational amenities, all set in a spectacular natural environment.
As part of our team, your achievements and enjoyment in both your work and personal life will be valued as you explore the many opportunities the Yukon, and the Government of Yukon, has to offer.
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- Yukon Life
- Working at Yukon government
Important application and job requirements
Essential qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the qualifications below. Selections for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.
- Completion of a Primary care Paramedic or Advanced Care Paramedic Program
- Recent experience providing pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency medical treatment and transportation.
- Experience providing care to clients and patients suffering from the effects of alcoholism and other mind-altering substances.
- Recent experience in Naloxone administration and opioid education
- Experience with patient care report and incident reports
It may be helpful for you to review “Prepare your resume and cover letter”.
Desired knowledge, skills and suitability
If selected for an interview, candidates should have, and may be assessed on, the following:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate tact and diplomacy.
- Patient advocacy
- Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Conflict management skills
- Strong understanding of working with various cultural backgrounds
- Experience working with allied agencies (e.g., Police, Fire, Health Care Professionals)
It may be helpful for you to review “The job interview process”.
Conditions of employment
You must meet the following conditions before being hired, or within the time frame noted.
valid PCP licence from a paramedic governing body in Canada without conditions or COPR certificate if new grad, Tb screening; RCMP check with vulnerable sector check
Job requirements
This job requires you to perform, and/or be exposed to, the following:
shift work, including weekends and standby, travel, wearing a uniform. physical effort, hazards, and discomfort as specified within the Job Description including exposure to high stress, sensitive situations, verbally and physically aggressive behaviour; working in awkward positions indoors and outdoors in all weather; lifting and transferring patients with assistance. ability to lift to 50 lbs.
Learn more
- For help on creating your E-recruitment profile, email E-Recruitment.clientsupport@yukon.ca or phone 867-667-9453.