Advanced Care Paramedic

CGHSA37 (CAD38.43 – CAD45.48 per hour)

Definition of work:

The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) performs professional work in the provision of emergency and medical care to clients in a variety of settings. This position will play a key role in supporting the Virtual ER model in Central Zone’s rural facilities, working very closely with the Virtual ER team and will travel throughout the region as needed. Work involves performing independent advanced medical care and intervention to clients at pre-hospital scene settings, during transport and within healthcare facilities. The ACP conducts physical examinations; performs comprehensive assessments and tests; interprets a variety of tests and procedures; and initiates a variety of advanced interventions. The successful candidate provides primary client care by surveying the emergency situation and taking any necessary action. The ACP is an integral team member of facility-based response teams including but not limited to the Code Blue Response team and the Code White Response team. The ACP also functions as a leader and a mentor within the paramedicine program, as well as a preceptor for advanced and primary care paramedic students. The Paramedic is an integral member of the Emergency Department team, providing care, based on their scope of practice to patients in the ER, in collaboration with nursing staff and physicians. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centred care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. The successful applicant may be required to provide preceptorship and mentorship to students and new employees during clinical placements and orientation periods.

Required qualifications:

• Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
• BLS Certification.
• OPMD Certification (including all current courses/modules).
• Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation as a ACP;
• Current medical certification with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Critical and sound decision making skills;
• Successful completion of the Physical Capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimum standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy;
• For standby, must be able to report to work within the required timeframe of 10 minutes or be willing to stay at the base.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position;
• A satisfactory Driver’s Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration is required;
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority;
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)

Preferred qualifications:

Experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
Completion or willingness to complete NRP, PALS, CTAS and ACLS.

To assist us in processing your application, please include your Class 4 License, Driver's Abstract, and NLPR Registration (if obtained), along with your up-to-date resume, when applying for this position.