Registered PCP - Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Alberta Health Services is seeking a Registered PCP - Paramedic to join their Emergency Medical Services in Edmonton. The successful candidate will assess and transport patients as a front-line provider, requiring strong clinical skills and the ability to work in diverse conditions. This full-time role offers competitive pay, and applicants should have the necessary certifications and experience in emergency medical services.

Qualifications

• Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics.
• Experience in EMS preferred.
• Documentation supporting qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport patients.
• Administer medications and provide emergency care.
• Maintain and stock ambulance equipment.

Skills

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Patient Assessment

Teamwork

Stress Management

Education

Primary Care Paramedic Certification

Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR Certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent

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Your Opportunity:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EMS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. AHS EMS may share candidate information with EMS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.

Description:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for a PCP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.

Acute Care Alberta: N Primary Care Alberta: N Recovery Alberta: N Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190 Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Emergency Medical Services Primary Location: Edmonton Metro EMS Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2025 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 30-JUN-2025 Temporary End Date: 01-FEB-2026 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $28.42 Maximum Salary: $35.87 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support CPR certification. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for those who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date.

Additional Required Qualifications:

As required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process. Applicants should provide documentation supporting their qualifications with their submission.

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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