Posted 3 months ago
Advanced Care Paramedic
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
SIGNALS
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a full-time Advanced Care Paramedic for its Central Zone to support the Virtual ER model in rural facilities. The role provides pre-hospital, transport and facility-based advanced care, works within the ER team, and involves regional travel. Shifts are 12 hours, rotating, including days, evenings, nights, weekends and standby, at CGHSA 37 pay of CAD 39.14 to 46.27 per hour.
Responsibilities:
- Provide advanced pre-hospital and transport care
- Support the Virtual ER model in rural facilities
- Serve on Code Blue and Code White response teams
- Work with ER nursing staff and physicians
- Mentor and precept paramedic students
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program
- BLS and OPMD certification
- Class IV driver's licence
- Current NLPR registration
- Physical capability test within 3 months
- Certificate of Conduct from RCMP or local police
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-08-04
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
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Job details
| Department | Allied health |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Client sites, Hospital or clinic, Vehicle |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer low |
| Licences & certifications | ACP registration (NLPR), BLS, OPMD, Physical capability test |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (required) |
| Fields of study | Advanced Care Paramedicine |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 983 |
Job description
| Zone: Central Zone Location: CHA - Central Health Zone Advanced Care Paramedic Central Zone - JPM Emerg VIR Par Permanent Full-time NAPE HS 45203POS |
|---|
| Hours | (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, Standby) |
| Salary | CGHSA37 (CAD39.14 - CAD46.27 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0027580 |
| Posted Date | 2026-08-05 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) performs professional work in the provision of emergency and medical care to clients in a variety of settings. This position will play a key role in supporting the Virtual ER model in Central Zone’s rural facilities, working very closely with the Virtual ER team and will travel throughout the region as needed. Work involves performing independent advanced medical care and intervention to clients at pre-hospital scene settings, during transport and within healthcare facilities. The ACP conducts physical examinations; performs comprehensive assessments and tests; interprets a variety of tests and procedures; and initiates a variety of advanced interventions. The successful candidate provides primary client care by surveying the emergency situation and taking any necessary action. The ACP is an integral team member of facility-based response teams including but not limited to the Code Blue Response team and the Code White Response team. The ACP also functions as a leader and a mentor within the paramedicine program, as well as a preceptor for advanced and primary care paramedic students. The Paramedic is an integral member of the Emergency Department team, providing care, based on their scope of practice to patients in the ER, in collaboration with nursing staff and physicians. The successful candidate must demonstrate an awareness of and be responsible for promoting and supporting person-and family-centered care, demonstrate a commitment to safety and partner with all team members to improve worker and patient safety by integrating safety into work practices, identifying risks and implementing improvements. Required qualifications: Graduation from high school with a diploma recognized by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Education and Early Childhood Development. Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association. BLS Certification. OPMD Certification (including all current courses/modules). Current physical capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet the minimal standards of physical capability as outlined in provincial policy. A valid Class IV driver’s license issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador. A current driver’s abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration. Current ACP registration number with NLPR. Consistent demonstration of Central Health’s corporate values. A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position. A satisfactory Certificate of Conduct from the RCMP or local police authority. Preferred qualifications: Experience as an Advanced Care Paramedic. Completion or willingness to complete NRP, PALS, CTAS and ITLS. |
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