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When it come to paramedic department there is no specific management for paramedics. Clinical nurse site manager is the one managing ER nurse, Paramedics and some other department. Its is so difficult to manage three department in same time, maybe because that's why she is doing a terrible job.

 I was interviewed by Jan 2020 for the position it was over the phone. Interview was a joke and easy, I ask them what is my duties ? specially when they saying other related duties. They said taking Vitals,ECG, IV cannulation, bring patients to X-ray (portering duties) not limited   for ER patients. That was strange to me. In Ontario where I come from, that never happened. We always have separate base and regulated under base hospital Doctors not by ER nurses. Anyways I accept the offer and hung up the phone.  

I had a friend working in same service (LGH). I told my situation and ask his/her opinion. I was told working in this LGH paramedic service 90% them treated miserably by management and looking for a good opportunity to move out. When they work in Happy valley goosebay, they were assigned to work in 2 locations about 50kms apart need to use own vehicle to travel back and forth. Shift is 48 to 72 hours including oncall portion. While oncall they pay $2.5/hour If you get callouts only you get over time. Their management is mostly supportive to Nurses. So medics work below the nurses. There was so many things going over there. Frankly speaking management is inefficient. 

There are places well recognize our paramedic profession. Work for them and get in to right path.



There are other provinces recognize our profession like Ontario, NB,PEI, NS, can't complain about Alberta. So please don't let our profession down.  

So I called and inform them that I won't be show up.

Paramedics are managed by Rn nursing management  so as a result management not realize  the challenges the medics having in street   for an example it is hospital based paramedic so required to stationed in hospital for 12 hours (called actual working hours) and required to do the ambulance duties and then hospital related duties as helping to nurse in ER , triaging Pts, registering the pts , even clerical works  then right after that requires to be on call for next 12 hours (called standby time medics can stay home) at that time if any calls came in medics expected to respond with in 10 mins if no calls came in then which is considered as rest time . 

So based on this what I am trying to say is, Paramedic jobs is working in the field not in the facility, doing clerical things, security duties and working under the nurses. That is degrading the paramedic position. Nurses,clarks ,maintenance,securities  are doing their job excellent in Emergency department and other facilities but comparing the Paramedics and Nurses is like comparing apples and oranges. 

As a result end of the day Paramedics going to burnt out,depressed  and will quit the job. Because of poor management rules against paramedic.

Management is a farce in the organization, senior management constantly delegates the bulk of their administrative work onto their management team, which prevents the managers from being on floor with staff. Senior management don't have a clue what they're doing because of the "old boys club" hiring practices that are taking place. If you have a friend in management, or a partner, it doesn't matter if you are qualified for the position they will appoint managers and directors without posting competitions, if they want to finagle one of their friends to the top. Very gossipy place to work as well, with a very poor work culture. It is very clicky for the most part, you either find a group to fit in with or you're a social pariah. Managers are also very unprofessional in their conduct when speaking to other management members and treat you like a bottom feeder if you are below their rank in the management ivory tower. That's why the call the Administration Building (Senior Managers Office Bldg) the "Crystal Palace".

What is the best part of working at the company?
Great job , but the people there were too established they didn't want anyone else there. They did what ever they  wanted took time off came and went when ever they wanted and stole from the building. So any new employees werent welcomed there . They made a group effort to get rid of you Force you to quit.
Nasty bunch 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Dealing with your coworkers. Not a friendly place to be.

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Work was great but working with some of the lowest forms scum on earth very troubling. 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
No structure for work or daily activities.

a typical day at work involves a very fast pace, of answering directing phone calls, booking appointments for five clinics, arranging travel for staff, booking accomadations,setting up network passwords, entering data, payroll documentations, managing a ledger for debits and credits, vouchers, posting and recieving mail and distributing as required, faxing, photocoping, maintaining and updating files and records, transcribes letters, reports, memos, end of month stats and other related duties as listed in my resume. Work with a many co-workers and get along well with them. I enjoy all aspects of my work.

The professional, supportive, fun, knowledgeable staff made you feel a part of a family. Everyone was kind and non-judgemental and anti-stigma was one of the foundations of our department. We had a very active and invoved manager and our regional director was always approachable and accessible. I learned so much about truley caring for clients and helping them through difficult life situations, as well as supporting those with long term complex mental health needs to maintain themselves in the community.

Setup all new user network access, and orientating new users to all application.  i was Responsible for performing PC configuration and management, network systems engineering, network management, and troubleshooting/repair in a large-scale, multi-facility organization.
Managed, implemented, and maintained a technical helpdesk.
Led periodic technical training seminars directed at hospital staff.

very busy workplace but has a great staff.  the hardest part about the job was the travel.

Easy interview, very poor salary when compared to other provinces - for example a nurse left to go work in nova scotia - you can google the newspaper report - she had given her life for LGHealth but got taken advantage of so decided to move to another province.  People are overworked and tired.  The orientation is poor.  Management will lie to you and try to take advantage of your good intentions this is the worst part of the job - the deceptive nature of senior management.

Please, guys, don't spoil your career in this place. I knew many paramedics had lost their jobs and employment. Because of the management targets. Especially in Goose bay. Paramedics and other support staff are protected under NAPE union but management is easily breaching the collective agreement. Employees, and the community is supportive. Geographically goose bay is isolated and expensive in terms of cost of living. So please don't put your self in a trap. 

What is the best part of working at the company?
Working with a great management team. 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
I didn’t have any stress. Everyone was helpful

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Everything and everyone was awesome 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Attending meetings, answering calls and sending memos

Top Job Titles	Average salary
Registered nurse 2 salaries reported	$38.24 per hour
Personal care assistant 1 salary reported	$23.08 per hour
Licensed practical nurse 19 salaries reported	$25.31 per hour
Paramedic 2 salaries reported	$31.13 per hour
Infirmier 12 salaries reported	$40.60 per hour

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