Advanced Care Paramedic

General application in New Brunswick

Imagine a career where, at the end of every day, you know you've made a positive difference in the lives of people who need your help.

At Ambulance New Brunswick, our team consists of talented emergency medical dispatchers, primary and advanced care paramedics, emergency medical technicians, and critical care flight nurses. Health care professionals who respond with their best in some of the most difficult situations imaginable.

As the provincial ambulance service provider, our dispatchers respond to calls from those in medical distress through the 911 system and send help within seconds. Our paramedics take over from there, responding to approximately 130,000 calls per year and transporting patients to hospital by ambulance. And, each year, our specialized air ambulance crew transfers hundreds of the most critically ill and injured patients to specialized medical centres around the Maritimes and beyond.

Duties of Position:

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) for Advanced Care Paramedics, Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.

Our paramedics provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals. Given the unpredictability of clinical presentations in the field, they are skilled in emergency techniques and well-versed in various medical treatments. "First on scene" in times of crisis, they don't leave until the job's done.

If you're a new graduate from a post-secondary program in paramedicine or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Advanced Care Paramedic positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization.

Required Qualifications:

• You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record
• Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety
• Advanced Care Paramedic program/course of over six months; If you do not have one and are interested in this career, here is a list of paramedic programs in Atlantic Canada, click here
• Must be registered, active Advanced Care Paramedic with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; If you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at www.panb.ca

• Ability to show others how to perform task/duties as part of the departmental orientation

• Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

• Must be willing to participate and contribute to future pilot projects, related research initiatives and focus groups
• Must be willing to participate in community Paramedicine duties
• Written & Spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is preferred.

Take note that in the event that no applicants meet all of the ACP Required Qualifications and Job Requirements, Ambulance NB will consider applicants who meet the PCP Required Qualifications and Job Requirements listed in the PCP posting. Applicants who are selected on the basis of the PCP Required Qualifications and Job Requirements only, will receive the PCP interim rate of pay.

Additional requirements for your application:

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• A copy of your ACP diploma from an accredited institution.
• Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick.
• Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as a paramedic within the last 12 months
• Proof of valid CPR level C certification issued in the last 12 months
• Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver's license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 days
• Copy of any valid Driver's course certificate i.e. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 30 days

• Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive a follow up chest xray). Please note, a meeting with our Employee Health and Wellness Consultant can be scheduled, to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date by the time an offer is made.
• Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. You can contact them at [email protected]. Please take into account the additional time to receive your language assessment.
• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Selection Process deadline is December 18, 2024. For any questions for our HR team, please contact us at [email protected].

If you are looking for a career that will change lives and have a direct impact on the health of our community submit your application.

Ambulance NB is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.