Advanced Care Paramedic

NL Health Services; Grand Falls-Windsor; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) for a permanent full-time position in Grand Falls-Windsor. The ACP will provide emergency medical care, support the Virtual ER model, and mentor students. Required qualifications include graduation from high school, an approved ACP program, BLS, and OPMD certifications. The role offers competitive hourly wages ranging from $39.14 to $46.27, with sign-on bonuses and relocation incentives available.

Benefits

Signing bonus up to $10,000

Come Home incentive up to $50,000

Student bursary up to $10,000

Relocation support

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education.
• Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association.
• Current physical capability testing certificate from the past 3 months.
• A valid Class IV driver’s license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and medical care in various settings.
• Conduct physical examinations and comprehensive assessments.
• Work closely with the Virtual ER team and travel as needed.
• Provide leadership and mentorship within the paramedicine program.

Skills

BLS Certification

OPMD Certification

Leadership skills

Physical fitness

Education

Graduation from high school

Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program

Current ACP registration number with NLPR

Job description

Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)

Zone: Central Zone
Location: Central Newfoundland Regional Health Centre, Grand Falls-Windsor
Permanent Full-time

Hours: 75 (Shift Work)

Salary: Advanced Care Paramedic ? CGHSA-37 of the NAPE HS salary scale $39.14 to $46.27 per hour which includes a negotiated wage adjustment

Sign on Incentives may be applicable, can be combined and require a Return in Service commitment:

• Signing bonus up to $10,000
• Come Home incentive up to $50,000
• Student bursary up to $10,000
• Relocation support

Competition Number: VAC0002326

Posted Date: 2024-10-21

Closing Date: Open until filled.

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.

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 ACLS.