Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health·Halifax, Nova Scotia
The Primary Care Paramedic provides support to physicians and nurses in the emergency department. Duties include patient care tasks such as medication administration, IV initiation, blood work, and various diagnostic tests.
27-Aug-26About the Opportunity 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 We would love to hear from you if you have the following:
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
Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.Hours Permanent full-time position; 75 hours biweeklyCompensation and Benefits $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.
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.
Once You've Applied Thank you for your interest in this position.
Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position.
Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions.
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.
Candidates must hold a Primary Care Paramedic Certificate and be licensed or eligible for licensure with EHSNS. A Grade XII education and current BLS-C (HCP) certification are required.
Market context
Physician openings in Nova Scotia are often shaped by ongoing demand for licensed clinical coverage, especially where access and continuity of care matter. These roles are competitive because employers typically require provincial licensing eligibility, a Review of Qualifications, ACLS certification, and CMPA coverage, while benefits may include health, dental, travel, disability, and life insurance. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this page against the original posting so you can confirm licensure steps and coverage needs before applying.