Req ID: 202529
Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII
Department: OPCZ EMG Emergency HI
Type of Employment: PermanentHourly FT (100%) x 1
Union: NSGEUHealthcarePosition
Posting Closing Date: 27-Aug-26

Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Department
Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Primary Care Paramedic is responsible for providing support to Physicians and nurses and assist in patient care. Duties include but are not limited to medication administration (within scope of practice) IV initiation and fluid administration, blood work, CPR urine analysis and pregnancy testing.

About You

Grade XII required

Completion of Primary Care Paramedic Certificate or equivalent

Licensed or eligible for licensure with Emergency Health Services Nova Scotia (EHSNS) to practice

Current BLS-C (HCP)

Previous work experience in a hospital setting or in emergency care preferred

Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment and telecommunications skills

Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Hours
Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweekly

Compensation and Advantages
$32.16 - $36.79 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability,



and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Health

Dental

Travel

Long-term disability

Life insurance coverage

Defined benefit pension plan

What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health
Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.

From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.

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📌 Primary Care Paramedic - Emergency Department (Nova Scotia)
🏢 Nova Scotia Health Authority
📍 Nova Scotia