Paramedic Practice Coordinator

KEY FUNCTION: 

Provide education programs offered by the Centre for Prehospital Care and perform medical certification activities within assigned geographical areas.

REPORTING: 

Under the general direction of the Regional Education and Certification Coordinator, Centre for Prehospital Care.

DUTIES:

1. Ensure the efficient, effective, and timely delivery of paramedic initial certification, recertification, continuing medical education, and remedial education programs.
2. Implement education sessions regarding Basic and Advanced Life Support (BLS/ALS) skills and knowledge.
3. Develop individual learning activities for those paramedics requiring enhanced learning opportunities, and support, follow-up, and assess learning outcomes once completed.
4. Coordinate HSN’s clinical activites for Primary and/or Advanced Care Paramedics as per established hospital agreements, and directly supervise most clinical activities.
5. Develop and submit documentation and progress forms in accordance with directed timeline requirements as per program policy and procedures.
6. Design and deliver content for instruction, certification, and re-certification under the authority of the Medical Director in symptom relief, defibrillation, and ALS skills to new and existing paramedics.
7. Utilize low and medium fidelity simulation tools in education and competancy assessments.
8. Participate in educational research initiatives and oversee data collection and distribution for approved educational research programs.
9. Conduct ride-outs with the emergency medical services in their designated region for the purpose of competancy assessment and performance improvement  education, and preceptorship; provide documentation of findings and follow-up with concerns.
10. Deliver and attend instructor training sessions, staff meetings, and other meetings as required.
11. Participate in the development and review of policies and procedures for the Centre for Prehospital Care.
12. Act as a regional resource and liasion for paramedics, middle and senior leadership of designated ambulance services, and allied health care and emergency agencies regarding pre-hospital health care, administrative policies, and procedures, protocols, paramedic training, certification, and patient care.
13. Maintain current and accurate information regarding all aspects of paramedics' education, including the training delivered, course evaluation, and quality improvement review and outcomes.
14. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
15. Evaluate patient care and satisfaction on an ongoing basis and formulate solutions for improvement.
16. Determine and align improvement projects with HSN’s Strategic Plan; monitor and adjust to achieve goal outcomes.
17. Participate in education and training specific to current, relevant federal and provincial health and safety legislation, standards and guidelines.
18. Educate and promote health, safety and wellness in the work place.
19. Represent the department or program on various committees locally and provincially and in meetings as required. 
20. Perform other duties as required. 

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND TRAINING: 

1. Minimum of a two (2) year Diploma in a Primary, Advanced, or Critical Care Paramedic field, from an accredited college.
2. Current National Association of EMS Educators Certificate (NAEMSEC) is preferred.
3. Current Council on Licensure, Enforcement and Regulation (CLEAR) Certification in NCIT Basic or Specialized is preferred.
4. Ministry of Labour “Worker Health and Safety Awareness in 4 Steps” training certificate is required.

EXPERIENCE: 

1. Minimum of five (5) years’ experience working in advanced clinical practice or equivalent combination of education and experience.
2. Experience in adult education is preferred.
3. Experience in Objective Structured Clinical Evaluations (OSCE) utilizing the Global Rating Scale (GRS) scoring system is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES: 

1. Demonstrated knowledge of current trends and legislation pertaining to the delivery of pre-hospital care and emergency health services.
2. Demonstrated knowledge of the Ontario Hospital Association (OHA)/Ontario Medical Association’s (OMA) Communicable Disease Surveillance Protocols.
3. Demonstrated leadership, facilitation, and coaching skills.
4. Demonstrated excellent presentation skills.       
5. Demonstrated excellent judgment and proven analytical skills.
6. Demonstrated training, experience or utilization of quality improvement methodology for process improvement.
7. Demonstrated ability to independently identify issues, plan improvements, measure success and continue improvement.
8. Demonstrated excellent computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office software (e.g. Word, Excel, Power Point and Outlook) and patient information systems.
9. Demonstrated superior interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Effective time management and organizational skills with the ability to organize and prioritize as required.
11. Demonstrated discretion and maturity when handling confidential information.
12. Demonstrated commitment to the safety of co-workers and patients.

PERSONAL SUITABILITY: 

1. Willingness to travel regularly within Northern Ontario and occasionally elsewhere in the province.
2. Valid driver’s license with access to reliable vehicle.
3. Ability to use tact and discretion in dealing with health care providers and patients.
4. Proven ability to work independently and in a team environment.
5. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of an interdisciplinary team.
6. Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
7. Demonstrated professionalism in dealing with confidential and sensitive issues.
8. Demonstrated positive work record and excellent attendance record.
9. Ability to meet the physical and sensory demands of the job.
10. Ability to travel between local sites. 

Selection Process:  Candidates will be selected for this position on the basis of their skill, ability, experience and qualifications as identified in the resume and completed Application Form submitted. The Hospital reserves the right to conduct a formal interview where required.
 

Health Sciences North is committed to providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities to enable their participation in the recruitment, assessment, selection and hiring stages of employment.

HSN THANKS ALL APPLICANTS.
ONLY THOSE SELECTED FOR INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONTACTED.
WE WILL NOT ACCEPT APPLICATIONS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE AND TIME.