Medical Flight Specialist - Posting

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Emergency/Ambulatory Care Program - Paramedicine and Medical Transport Division

Medical Flight Specialist

Permanent, Full-Time

Applications are invited from highly motivated and experienced health care practitioners who are interested in the exciting challenge of working as a Medical Flight Specialist in the Emergency/Ambulatory Care Program, Paramedicine and Medical Transport Division. The Medical Flight Specialist is a highly responsible, advanced clinical position, accountable for the provision of quality, safe, skilled care of emergent and routine nature to patients within the province requiring inter-facility transport or at the scene of traumatic or acute medical incidents.

Duties:

In a team environment, the Medical Flight Specialist will be responsible for providing direct patient care including advanced assessment and intervention of all medical and traumatic conditions for a diverse group of patients ranging in age from newborn to the elderly. The incumbent will use critical thinking and professional judgment within their scope of practice and within a medical control system with written protocols and through medical consultation with a physician when necessary. S/he is also responsible for promotion and maintenance of quality and safety standards and ensures maintenance of clinical proficiencies and competencies.

Qualifications:

Candidates must have graduated from an accredited/recognized diploma or degree program in health care or an equivalent combination of advanced training and experience that provides the necessary theoretical and clinical skills to perform at the level of Advanced Care Paramedic, Critical Care Paramedic, Nurse Practitioner, Post Basic Critical Care Nurse, or Post Basic Emergency Nurse. Candidates must also be certified in: CPR, ACLS, BTLS, PALS, NRP.

Ideal candidates will also have a minimum of 3 years current experience as either an Emergency care or Critical nurse; or accredited Advanced Care Paramedic or Critical Care Paramedic with a minimum of 3 years experience in a high volume performance-based system. Candidates must also possess highly developed interpersonal skills, strong written and oral communication skills, knowledge of pharmacology as well as effective decision making skills.

Candidates must meet physical and medical requirements in accordance with established industry standards. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required.

TRAINING WILL NOT BE PROVIDED FOR THIS POSITION.

Hours of Work: 75 hours bi-weekly

Salary: In accordance with Association of Allied Health Professionals (AAHP) Collective Agreement, HP-35 (26.83 –34.23)

To apply for the above position, please forward resume stating qualifications, experience, references and Competition #2009003508 to the undersigned no later than October 16, 2009:

Human Resources Client Services - Recruitment

Eastern Health, Administrative Office

Waterford Bridge Road, St. John’s, NL A1E 4J8

Fax #: (709) 777-1303

E-mail: employment@easternhealth.ca

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Review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for interview will be contacted. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for all positions. The successful candidate will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or Local Police. Visit our website at www.easternhealth.ca Eastern Health is a smoke free environment.