- Location: Need to reside in Northwest Territories or Calgary (or driving distance to be there)
- Schedule: Fly-In/Fly-out schedule, 2 weeks on, 2 weeks off
- Status: Temporary, full-time
- Additional details: Travel, accommodations & meals included
As a member of the TELUS Health team, you will provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to our valued client at a remote fly-in, fly-out worksite in the Northwest Territories. Our team balances the business needs of our clients with the health needs of the worker population to create and maintain a healthy and productive workforce.
As a TELUS Health Care Centre Primary Care Paramedic you will :
Provide comprehensive Occupational Health services to our valued clients. This may include working in our TELUS Health Care Centres, at client worksites, or on our mobile units. Our teams balance the business needs of our clients with the health needs of the worker population to create and maintain a healthy and productive workforce.
- Responsibilities vary by worksite, and may include:
- Health Surveillance screening, including but not limited to:
- Pre-employment medical evaluations
- Drug and alcohol testingTesting such as ECG, visual acuity, audiometric and pulmonary function, etc.
- On-site occupational and non-occupational medical care, including but not limited to:
- Work within the medical team in emergency medical situations, delivering life-saving interventions in line with ACLS and ITLS guidelines
- Utilize telemedicine resources in the course of treatment, such as consulting the emergency physician on call, or arranging medical transport
- Stabilizing critically ill or injured patients for transport
- Respond to medical emergencies outside of business hours, in-clinic or in the field
- Assess non-urgent walk-in patients
- Administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
- Patient registration
- Document all patient interactions in the electronic medical record (EMR)
- Book appointments
- Manage supplies and equipment
- Assist in the delivery of health promotion programs
What do you need to apply?
- Current registration (or eligibility to register) with the relevant provincial regulatory body
- Minimum 1 year experience as a PCP
- Current CPR, ACLS, ITLS (or willing to certify)
- Certification in audiometry, spirometry and drug & alcohol testing
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Commitment to delivering the highest standard in patient care and client experience
- Ability to prioritize, negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
- Proficiency in the use of electronic medical records, Outlook, and Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred
- Experience in occupational health settings
- Advanced Occupational First Aid (OFA3)
Who is TELUS Health?
TELUS Health is empowering every person to live their healthiest life. Guided by our vision, we are leveraging the power of our leading edge technology and focusing on the uniqueness of each individual to create the future of healthcare.
TELUS Health is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair practices, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process
About the Opportunity: Please note that hiring priority for this role will be given to Indigenous applicants, and those living in the Northwest Territories.