Advanced Care Paramedic

Medavie; Alberton; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Medavie Health Services in Alberton, PEI, is hiring an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) for permanent, on-site work. The ACP will lead calmly under pressure, ensuring patient safety and effective ambulance operations across shifts. You will collaborate with PCPs and ICPS and maintain high professional standards.

Requirements include PEI Paramedic License, CPR, ACLS, Class 4 license with clean abstract, and up-to-date immunizations. Salary is hourly, with CUPE 3324 terms and related benefits.

Qualifications

• Current PEI Paramedic License and CPR with ACLS certification.
• Valid Class 4 Driver's License with clean abstract.
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check within 90 days.
• Diploma/degree copy and vaccination confirmation (HEP. B).
• Maintenance of ACP status through required continuing medical education.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety and decision-making for ambulance operations during each shift.
• Work collaboratively with PCPs and ICPS in emergency medical scenarios.
• Demonstrate professionalism and discretion when interacting with patients and families.

Skills

Safety leadership

Decision-making

Effective communication

Education

PEI Paramedic License

CPR certification

ACLS certification

Driver's License Class 4

Diploma/degree copy

Job description

Position Type: Permanent * Closing date: 2027-09-03

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training. We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada's most pressing physical and mental health care challenges. As an employee of Medavie Health Services, we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.

The ACP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. ACPs operate within the knowledge and scope of the Advanced Care practice, as well as provide leadership throughout each shift using specified educational training. The ACP is responsible for decision-making, leadership and safety of the ambulance throughout each shift. ACPs work alongside PCPs and ICPS on a daily basis and provide a reliable and dependable insight throughout emergency medical situations. Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The ACP is required to conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more. As an employee of IEMS, you are accountable to our patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.

Requirements for your application:

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• Current PEI Paramedic License
• Current CPR card
• Copy of diploma/degree
• Class 4 Driver's License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted Driver's abstract; issued within the last 90 days
• Valid ACLS certification
• Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 90 days
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
• Maintains ACP status through any mandated continuing medical education
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Salary: $33.34 - $42.10 Hourly as per the CUPE 3324 Collective Agreement.

Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.

Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care.

Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast, we're committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.

Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training.

As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.