Primary Care Paramedic

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Department: Paramedic Services
Reports to: Superintendent
Effective Date: January 2002
Positions Supervised: 0
Revised Date: August 2025

POSITION SUMMARY:

Paramedics are an innovative and dynamic team who focus on patient care and the well-being of each other. Responsible for responding effectively under pressure while adapting to diverse environments to deliver patient care to Oxford County residents. 

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Follows the standard of Patient Care, Reports, and Documentation in accordance to Part 5 of the Ambulance Act (Regulation 257/00), as well as internal reporting and documentation requirements.
• Incorporates new and evolving alternate models of care into their practice by:
  
  • Treating patients on the scene as needed and referring (or recommending) appropriate follow-up care to the most appropriate healthcare provider.
  • Ensuring patients are transported (if required) to the most appropriate healthcare provider.
• Ensures equipment, vehicle, and patient care supplies are readily available and in working order. Completes all required paperwork and documentation accurately and in a timely manner. 
• Provides guidance and support to paramedic students and new paramedics. 
• Professional appearance and demeanour while providing patient care to individuals from all backgrounds and abilities. Treat all patients and family members with dignity and compassion. 
• Able to reflect and evaluate actions from previous calls and focus on self growth. 
• Able to safely perform job-related tasks in accordance with current Paramedic Physical Demands Analysis. 
• Liaise with other health care professionals, internal stakeholders, community stakeholders, and members of the public as necessary and appropriate.
• Understanding of role specific health and safety responsibilities, and ensured compliance with internal and external safety policies, procedures, and legislation, including the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 
• Receives and attempts to resolve service-related complaints, concerns and questions in a timely and responsive manner.  Refers and escalates to the appropriate individual as necessary.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Primary Care Paramedics must meet the requirements listed in Part 3: Qualifications of Emergency Medical Attendants and Paramedics – Land Ambulance Services, Section 5 – 8 of the Ambulance Act (Regulation 257/00).
• In summary, this includes:
  • Education Requirements.
  • Valid Ontario ‘F’ level drivers’ license.
  • Vaccination requirements. 
  • CPR Certified. 
• Ability to work as part of a team and maintain professionalism while under pressure. 
• Completion of a Physical Abilities Test selected by Oxford County is required.
• An acceptable Vulnerable Sector Record Check will be required.

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESS:

• Ability to demonstrate the required core and leadership competencies for this position in alignment with Oxford County’s competency framework.
• Core competencies include teamwork, communication, innovation, service excellence, accountability and integrity, and inclusivity.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Frequently driving throughout the County, potentially in inclement weather.
• Exposure to the public and individuals in need, who may demonstrate responsive or potentially threatening behaviours.
• Available to work all shifts, and all days of the week, including holidays. 
• Potential exposure to biohazards.