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About Us

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The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario was created in February 2009 when the Ottawa and Kingston Base Hospitals combined. We provide medical direction, education and advice to paramedics and paramedic services in nine upper-tier municipalities across Eastern Ontario.

The communities served by the Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario are Prescott-Russell, Cornwall, Ottawa, The County of Renfrew, Lanark County, Leeds and Grenville, Lennox and Addington, Hastings County, Prince Edward County and Frontenac County. Combined, this includes nine paramedic services and more than 1200 Primary Care (PCP) and Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP). 

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario encourages excellence in paramedicine so that the people in our community get the safest and highest-quality clinical care possible.

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Kingston Office

  • 400-1471 John Counter Blvd
  • Kingston, On, K7K 8P8
  • 613-737-7228
  • 877-587-7736

Ottawa Office

  • 2475 Don Reid Drive
  • Ottawa, On, K1H1E2
  • 613-737-7228
  • 877-587-7736
  • 613-737-1028

Email Contacts

Group Email Address
General Information info@rppeo.ca
Certification Questions certification@rppeo.ca
Education Questions education@rppeo.ca
Quality Team quality@rppeo.ca
877-587-7736
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ACP Peer Reviewer

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  • WWU - Location: Eastern Ontario (remote)
  • WWU - Department : RPPEO Quality & Patient Safety
  • WWU - Job Title: ACP Peer Reviewer
  • WWU - Position Type: contract
  • WWU - Details/Description :

    The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) is seeking experienced Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) to join our clinical quality review team as Peer Reviewers of Ambulance Call Reports (ACRs). This contract role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to patient safety and quality standards in the Eastern Ontario region by conducting peer reviews on ACRs and supporting the clinical oversight mandate set forth by the Ministry of Health.

    Position Overview:

    ACPs will conduct remote reviews of ACRs to assess patient care quality and identify patient safety concerns within defined standards. Reviewers focus on ACRs that include delegated medical acts. This role is ideal for paramedics with an interest in clinical quality improvement and patient safety.

    Requirements:

    • Experience: Five years of practice as a paramedic and at least two years as an ACP.
    • Certification: Currently certified and practicing within the RPPEO region, in good standing.
    • Technical Access: Computer with a stable internet connection.
    • Knowledge: Strong familiarity with ALS PCS, BLS PCS, and other Paramedic Practice Documents.
    • Availability: Able to commit to a minimum of 8 hours per week.
    • Quality Review Knowledge: Basic understanding of quality reviews is an asset.

    Role Responsibilities:

    • ACR Chart Review: Conduct initial clinical reviews of ACRs for delegated medical acts, validating that care aligns with Advanced Life Support standards and identifying potential safety concerns.
    • Collaborative Quality Improvement: Work asynchronously to support RPPEO’s clinical quality review process.

    Additional Information:

    • Contractor Role: These positions are for independent contractors, not part-time employees.
    • Workspace and Equipment: RPPEO does not provide workspace, equipment, or internet access.
    • Confidentiality Agreement: Required to sign with The Ottawa Hospital.
    • Scheduling and Commitment: Minimum 8 hours per week commitment, averaged over two weeks, with flexibility for vacations.
    • Training and Evaluation: Initial training provided; biannual performance reviews.

    Application Process:

    To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to the attention of Ben de Mendonca with the subject Peer Reviewer Application at quality@rppeo.ca by December 6, 2024. Selected candidates may undergo a review of application materials, testing, and an interview.

    For questions, please contact quality@rppeo.ca.
  • WWU - Disclaimer: If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  • WWU - Equal Opportunity Employer: The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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Associate Medical Director

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  • WWU - Location: Eastern Ontario
  • WWU - Department : Medical Direction
  • WWU - Job Title: Associate Medical Director
  • WWU - Position Type: Part-time (O.1 FTE)
  • WWU - Details/Description :

    The Ottawa Hospital’s Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario (RPPEO) is seeking a dynamic and collaborative Associate Medical Director to join our team. As part of RPPEO’s leadership, you’ll work alongside the Medical Director and two other Associate Medical Director to drive quality and advancement of out-of-hospital paramedic care across a diverse and expansive region in Eastern Ontario. This role offers a unique chance to influence the future of paramedic practice in the region.

    Application Deadline: January 10th, 2025

    About the Role
    The Associate Medical Director will play a key role in clinical leadership, quality assurance, and the development of innovative care pathways to support over 1,600 paramedics across nine regional/municipal services. In addition to advancing paramedic practice through evidence-based methods, the Associate Medical Director will support the Online Medical Consultation service—a collaborative phone consultation platform aiding paramedics in real-time medical decision-making and mentorship.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Collaborate with health services beyond The Ottawa Hospital to enhance regional urgent care practices.
    • Lead the development and revision of out-of-hospital care pathways and paramedic care plans.
    • Oversee quality assurance initiatives, incident reviews, and paramedic certification requirements.
    • Assist with development of continuing medical education curriculum for paramedics.
    • Promote original research, participate in clinical education, and support paramedic training.
    • Serve as faculty for the Prehospital and Transport Medicine (PTM) Fellowship and Emergency Medicine residency programs at the University of Ottawa.

    Qualifications

    • Medical license eligible in Ontario.
    • Credentialed in emergency medicine (FRCPC, ABEM, CCFP(EM)) and eligible for a staff appointment at The Ottawa Hospital.
    • EMS/PTM fellowship training and experience in QA/QI or research are assets.

    Interested candidates are invited to submit a letter of interest and CV, addressed to Dr. Michael Austin, to RPPEO Administrative Assistant Andrea Arteaga at anarteaga@rppeo.ca by January 10, 2025.

    Description of the Role: Associate_Medical_Director_Role_Description_2024.pdf
  • WWU - Disclaimer: If you are passionate about what you do, motivated by improving the health of the community, excited by leading-edge medical technology, and as committed to excellence, quality and patient safety as we are, we would like to hear from you. Please submit an on-line application for the position you are interested in. We thank all those who apply but only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
  • WWU - Equal Opportunity Employer: The Ottawa Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. Upon request, accommodations due to a disability are available throughout the recruitment process.
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125 more participants needed for Ottawa COVID-19 antibody tracking study

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Stop the Spread Ottawa (SSO) is a large cohort study on SARS-CoV-2 immune response, led by The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and the University of Ottawa. Participants may donate monthly blood and saliva samples by self-collecting at home, and/or attend TOH Laboratory Services for blood draws. Participants are given access to an antibody portal through which they can track positive/negative SARS-CoV-2 antibody results. 

Since October 2020, the OHRI research lab has analyzed tens of thousands of samples. This volume of data has made many projects possible, such as: 

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2017 Fall CME Online Education Material

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TO ALL PARAMEDICS:

The Regional Paramedic Program for Eastern Ontario is pleased to announce the topic of this Fall CME: Emergency Childbirth Management.

At the request of the Medical Advisory Committee, the Association of Ontario Midwives developed an Ontario paramedic training program in preparation for the new Emergency Childbirth Medical Directive. 

Online modules covering Anatomy and Physiology and other Obstetrical Emergencies have also been added for your review.

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2020 Fall CME is now live in MedicLEARN

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You'll find a major focus on palliative care with this year's online Fall CME. Giving you a better knowledge about this patient population will help in care whether or not your paramedic service goes on to implement the new care pathways that the Ottawa Health Research Institute plans to introduce through the Paramedics Providing Palliative Care Project. We've included a discussion forum in MedicLEARN to help support the lessons' content.

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AHA determines that teamwork is critical to improved patient outcomes

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In the most recent article of Circulation, an American Heart Association (AHA) journal, Bhanji et al discuss how best to educate healthcare professionals on the new 2015 American Heart Association Guidelines Update for Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care. The article contains a whole section dedicated to teamwork and leadership, skills the AHA consider critical to successful management of a cardiac arrest "...team based skills are different from clinical skills, [therefore] specific team and leadership training may have a role in the effective performance of resuscitation teams and patient outcomes after cardiac arrest."

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