Advanced Care Paramedic

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services; Grand Falls-Windsor; On-site; CAD 54,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services seeks an Advanced Care Paramedic to support the Virtual ER across Central Zone facilities. This role involves performing independent advanced medical care at pre-hospital scenes, during transport, and within healthcare facilities, while collaborating with ED staff and nursing teams.

The ACP will mentor students, lead response teams, and help promote person- and family-centered care with a strong emphasis on safety and inter-team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the CMA.
• BLS Certification and OPMD Certification current.
• Valid NL Class IV driver’s license and MVRO driving record.
• Current ACP registration with NLPR and certificate of conduct.
• Demonstrated safety awareness and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional emergency and medical care in diverse settings.
• Support the Virtual ER model in Central Zone and travel throughout the region.
• Lead and mentor paramedicine students and participate in facility-based teams.

Education

Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development

Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association

BLS Certification

OPMD Certification (including all current courses/modules)

Current ACP registration number with NLPR

Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months)

A valid Class IV driver’s license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador

A current driver’s abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration

Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values

A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance

A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority

Job description

Zone: Central Zone
Location: CHA - Central Health Zone
Advanced Care Paramedic
Central Zone - JPM Emerg VIR Par
Permanent Full-time
NAPE HS
45203POS

Hours (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Standby)

Salary CGHSA37 (CAD39.14 - CAD46.27 per hour)

Competition Number VAC0027580

Posted Date 2026-08-05

Closing Date Open until filled.

Demands, duties, qualifications

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-centered 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.

Required qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development.
• Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
• BLS Certification.
• OPMD Certification (including all current courses/modules).
• Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimal standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy.
• A valid Class IV driver’s license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• A current driver’s abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
• Current ACP registration number with NLPR.
• Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values.
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position.
• A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority.

Preferred qualifications

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