Registered PCP-Paramedic

Alberta Health Services; Fort Vermilion; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare invites you to grow your career as a Registered PCP-Paramedic in the stunning northern Alberta landscape. This role offers a unique opportunity to utilize your clinical skills in a diverse environment, providing essential care to those in need. Join a supportive team dedicated to making a difference in the community while enjoying the scenic beauty of Fort Vermilion. With competitive benefits, including a northern allowance and travel expense reimbursement, this position is perfect for those seeking both professional growth and a fulfilling lifestyle. New graduates and international applicants are encouraged to apply!

Benefits

Northern Allowance up to $6,300 annually

Travel Expense Reimbursement up to $1,235 annually

Qualifications

• Registration with Alberta College of Paramedics as a PCP in good standing.
• Current BCLS-HCP certification and valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License.

Responsibilities

• Assess emergency scenes and transport ill or injured patients.
• Operate ambulances and maintain vehicle readiness.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Emergency Response

Medication Administration

BLS Airway Adjuncts

Defibrillation

Education

Non-restricted registration with Alberta College of Paramedics

BCLS-HCP Certification

Class 4 Alberta Operator License

Job description

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Your Opportunity:

Grow your career under the northern lights! If you welcome a different pace of life and seek the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EMS in Northern Alberta could be the right fit. Gain experience in our diverse 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 (AHS) offers a career that fits your lifestyle with numerous growth opportunities. Joining AHS means becoming part of an exceptional team.

Location:

Fort Vermilion, situated along the Peace River in Mackenzie County, near the BC and NT borders, with a population of nearly 21,267. It offers scenic wilderness and rapid growth. This could be your chance to live, work, and enjoy northern Alberta. New graduates and international applicants with valid work visas are encouraged to apply.

Job Description:

As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients, transport ill or injured patients, operate ambulances, and possibly treat patients with medications, BLS airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may lead BLS crews during patient transport or emergencies. Responsibilities include maintaining ambulance and EMS vehicle readiness. The environment is demanding, with exposure to weather, traffic, industrial equipment, hazardous scenes, bodily fluids, and physical strain, including lifting up to 105 lbs and extended periods of kneeling, standing, and awkward positions.

Qualifications:

• Non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as a PCP in good standing
• Current BCLS-HCP certification
• Valid Class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent, with a clean 5-year driver abstract
• Completion of the F.A.R.E. test within the last 6 months through Lifemark

Additional Benefits:

• Northern Allowance up to $6,300 annually
• Travel Expense Reimbursement for trips above the 57th parallel up to $1,235 annually

Preferred Qualifications:

EMS experience in various environments and additional post-secondary education are assets. Entry-level candidates with interest in North Zone are encouraged to apply.

Employment Details:

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Type: Full-time
• Function: Healthcare Provider
• Industry: Hospitals and Healthcare