Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) 071624-203

Advanced Paramedic Ltd. (APL); Grande Prairie; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Advanced Paramedic Ltd. (APL) seeks Advanced Care Paramedics for casual shifts in Grande Prairie, Alberta, offering an exciting opportunity to provide essential medical care in various settings. With a starting day rate of $650, qualified candidates will deliver advanced medical interventions and contribute to vital emergency response efforts while enjoying flexible rotations and accommodation support.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Casuals

Flexible shift rotations

Employee referral bonuses

Accommodations provided

Qualifications

• Qualifications include ACP Practice Permit, valid BLS & ACLS certifications.
• Must possess valid Class 4 Driver’s License and H2S Alive certification.
• Background check required, including clean drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Assess injuries to determine appropriate medical treatment.
• Administer emergency care including CPR and oxygen.
• Document and record treatment provided to patients.
• Communicate effectively with clients and execute their requests.

Skills

Assessment of injuries

Cardiac monitoring

Pre-hospital emergency care

Intubation

Patient communication

Problem identification

Leadership

Confidentiality

Education

ACP Practice Permit

Valid Class 4 Driver’s License

Valid BLS & ACLS

H2S Alive certification

Job description

With 24 years of experience in Emergency Medical Services across Alberta, Advanced Paramedic Ltd. provides exciting opportunities in many facets of the industry, including Air Ambulance, Ground Ambulance, Industrial and Remote Northern Clinics, Special Events, Medical Standby, and Non-Emergent Medical Transport!

Why Work For APL?

• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for Casuals
• Practice using the latest industry technology
• Flexible shift rotations
• Employee referral bonuses
• Because people matter…and we want the opportunity to show you what that means to us
  
  

Position Information

• Minimum starting day rate of $650.00
• Casual, as needed
• Accommodations provided
• Shared company vehicle for travelling from Grande Prairie, AB
• Providing Advanced Medical Intervention in a Clinical Setting
  
  

Responsibilities

• Assess the extent of injuries or illness to determine medical treatment
• Perform and interpret vital signs and cardiac monitoring
• Administer pre-hospital emergency care, including CPR, oxygen, bandaging, splinting, and the treatment of trauma patients
• Maintain airways with intubation and surgical airways
• Administer medications for the treatment of medical conditions and management of acute pain
• Document and record the nature of injuries and treatment provided
• Ensure clinic room, medical bags, and equipment are properly equipped and are fully supplied
• Administration of antibiotics and other medications
• Suturing of minor wounds
• Ability to remain firm, reassuring, and efficient in moments of crises
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
• Strong problem identification and problem resolution skills
• Strong leadership abilities
• Strong desire to help those in need
• Must be punctual and handle confidential information in an ethical and professional manner
• Attend safety “tailgate” meetings as needed
• Create Emergency Response Plans and set up STARS landing sites
• Communicate with clients on behalf of APL, and complete tasks requested by clients as required
• Filling out and Submitting service tickets
  
  

Qualifications

• ACP Practice Permit
• Valid Class 4 Driver’s License
• 3-year Driver’s Abstract
• Valid BLS & ACLS
• H2S Alive
• Clean Drug and Alcohol Test
• Clean Criminal & Vulnerable Sector Record
• Immunizations Record for Mumps/Measles/Rubella