Primary and Advanced Care Paramedics

Medavie Health Services West; City of Lloydminster, Vermilion, Elk Point; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading paramedic service in Lloydminster, Alberta, seeks an Advanced Care Paramedic. The role involves delivering optimum patient care, operating emergency vehicles safely, and maintaining high professional standards. Candidates should have a High School Diploma, Alberta Operator's License, and current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics. Participation in community educational programs is a key responsibility, emphasizing teamwork and effective communication. Salary aligns with the Collective Agreement between HSAA and the service.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4 is mandatory.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Deliver optimum patient care based on competency profiles.
• Operate vehicles per safety regulations and guidelines.
• Maintain vehicles in a state of readiness.
• Document patient care and assessments accurately.
• Participate in community education programs.

Skills

Emergency response

Patient care documentation

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Public awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4

Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics

Job description

Description

Medavie Health Services - Northeast - AB has posted the following positions :

Positions

• Competition #R-241390 : Regular FT Advanced Care Paramedic in Elk Point, AB
• Competition #R-241933 : Temp FT Primary Care Paramedics in Vermilion, AB
• Competition #R-241935 : Regular FT Primary Care Paramedic in Vermilion, AB
• Competition #R-241867 : Temp FT Primary Care Paramedic in Lloydminster, AB
• Competition #R-241763 : Regular FT Primary Care Paramedic in Elk Point, AB
• Competition #R-241391 : Regular FT Advanced Care Paramedic in Vermilion, AB

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DUTIES AND TASKS

Emergency and Response

• Maintain personal knowledge and skills, in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP), to deliver optimum patient care
• Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations
• Stocks and maintains vehicles in a state of readiness at all times
• Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient
• Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient
• Document all patient care, assessments, and skills, within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion
• Punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift
• Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgement
• Follow the MHS - West chain of Command

Communication

• Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports. (ePCRs)
• Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations
• Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West
• Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to Director of MHS - West or designate

Education

• Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Maintains functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines, and AHS medical control guidelines
• Participates actively in MHS - West Quality Assurance Program
• Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth

Physical Ability

• Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic
• Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients
• Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments
• Will advise director, and / or team leader, of injuries that will impair duties

Public Relations

• Actively participates in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West
• Maintains professional appearance of the approved uniform, and maintains hygienic and grooming standards

Safety Hazards

• Exposure to Violent Behaviour
• Traffic Hazards
• Communicable Diseases
• Invasive medical devices. (IV needles)
• Extreme Weather Conditions
• Work with present considerable hazards

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or

• Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s

LICENSE / CERTIFICATION

• Certified in and maintains CPR certification
• Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Proof of Physical Fitness Assessment

Salary in conjunction with the Collective Agreement between HSAA and MHS - West.

MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession. Through high standards of knowledge and skill, and along with compassion and professionalism, MHS West positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the people we serve. MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated EMRs, PCPs and ACPs.