Zone: All Zones
Location: Sites Throughout NL Health Serivices

Advanced Care Paramedic Graduates - General Posting
General Vacancies
Various Positions including Acute Care, Long Term Care and Mental Health
Permanent, Temporary, Full-Time and Part-Time positions available

Hours Based on the needs of the department
Salary CGCU37 (CAD35.42 - CAD39.58 per hour)
Competition Number VAC0004659
Posted Date 2024-12-20
Closing Date Open until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Job Summary

The Advanced Care Paramedic performs independent advanced medical care and intervention to patients at pre-hospital scene settings. This includes operating ambulances in responding to emergencies and routine calls; conducting physical examinations; performing comprehensive assessments and tests; interpreting a variety of tests and procedures; initiating a variety of advanced interventions; and performing other related duties as required. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records and reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. Advanced Care Paramedics report directly to the Operations Supervisors.

Job Demands
By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Regularly moves, lifts, or carries patients or equipment ranging from 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 100 lbs. in challenging environments and which is not always conducive to proper ergonomics. Position is rated heavy to very heavy.
• Constantly bending, stretching, kneeling or pushing/pulling of stretchers (which require up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force or greater per employee as the terrain and weather conditions; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
• Visual concentration or alertness is required and there is frequent time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
• Lack of control over work pace occurs due to unpredictable situations and/or call volume.

Job Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program from Canadian Medical Association is required.

• Current registration with the Provincial Medical Oversight Program as an ACP at the time of commencing employment.
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador.
• Experience as an ACP is required. A minimum of two years is preferred.
• Pre-employment Physical Capabilities test and medical is required.
• A satisfactory record of work performance is required.

Potential Incentives, depending on Zone:

• Health Professional Student Bursary - $5000 - $10,000
• Signing Bonus - $5000 - $20,000
• Come Home Incentive
• Labrador Benefit Agreement - https://www.gov.nl.ca/exec/tbs/files/working-with-us-collective-agreements-labrador-benefits-agreement.pdf?

To become a part of our team :?please submit an up-to-date resume/cover letter, clearly demonstrating how you meet the required qualifications. Include your current mailing address, day-time contact number, e-mail address, competition and employee number if applicable. These positions are for all NL Health Services, can you please clearly identify on your resume, what zone/s you wish to apply too.