Registered ACP-Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Beaverlodge; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Alberta Health Services as a Registered ACP-Paramedic in Beaverlodge, Alberta. This role offers a unique opportunity to work in diverse environments while providing essential emergency care. Enjoy competitive pay, benefits, and a Remote Retention Allowance, all while experiencing the scenic beauty of northern Alberta.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Remote Retention Allowance up to CAD 3,000 annually

Qualifications

• Must have valid ACP registration and current CPR certification.
• Experience in EMS preferred, especially in rural settings.
• Ability to lift up to 105 lbs and work in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and patients, providing advanced treatments.
• Transport ill or injured individuals and operate ambulances.
• Lead ALS crew during patient care and ensure vehicle readiness.

Skills

Emergency Scene Assessment

Patient Transport

Advanced Treatment Administration

Team Leadership

Education

Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an ACP

Current CPR certification

Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License

Job description

Join to apply for the Registered ACP-Paramedic role at Alberta Health Services

Your Opportunity

Grow your career under the northern lights! If you welcome a different pace of life and want to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EMS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit. Gain diverse experience in our northern landscape, surrounded by prairie fields, urban centers, wetlands, forests, and mountains. Discover scenic beauty and friendly communities while exploring our vast backyard in all seasons. Alberta Health Services offers a career that fits your lifestyle with opportunities for professional growth. We are recognized as a top employer and offer competitive pay, benefits, and a Remote Retention Allowance of up to $3,000 annually.

Location

Beaverlodge, northwest Alberta, near Grande Prairie and the BC border, offering recreational activities year-round. This is an excellent opportunity to live, work, and enjoy the outdoors in northern Alberta. We welcome new graduates and international applicants with valid work visas.

Job Description

As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients, transport ill or injured individuals, operate ambulances, and provide advanced treatments including medications, airway management, and electrical therapy. You may lead the ALS crew during patient care and ensure EMS vehicles are properly stocked. The environment is physically demanding and includes exposure to various weather conditions, hazardous scenes, and bodily fluids. You must be able to lift up to 105 lbs, kneel, bend, and perform other physically strenuous tasks.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an ACP
• Current CPR certification
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent, with a recent driver abstract
• Proof of completing the F.A.R.E. test within the last 6 months

Preferred Qualifications

• EMS experience in the North Zone within the past 3 years
• Experience in rural/suburban emergency and inter-facility transport environments
• Additional EMS or leadership training
• Interest in working in the North Zone

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare