Posted 11 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 in the Labrador Grenfell Zone. The role provides independent advanced pre-hospital care, operates ambulances for emergency and routine calls, and leads scene management. The posting states 75 hours biweekly across day, night, on-call, weekend and evening shifts, pay of $39.14 to $46.27 per hour, and incentives including a signing bonus up to $16,000.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and treat patients with advanced pre-hospital care
- Operate ambulances for emergency and routine calls
- Lead scene management during mass casualty incidents
- Manage patient care during inter-facility transports
- Mentor advanced and primary care paramedic students
Requirements summary:
- Graduation from an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program
- Current NL ACP registration
- Class 4 driver's licence
- Current BLS and ACLS, PALS certification or willingness to complete
- Effective communication and sound decision making
Tools & skills
Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2025-11-30
- 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 | 37.5 |
| Schedule | day, evening, weekends, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · computer moderate |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | ACP registration, BLS, ACLS, PALS |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | vulnerable sector, driving record |
| Education | College diploma (required) |
| Fields of study | Advanced Care Paramedicine |
| Perks mentioned | Relocation assistance, Signing bonus, Performance bonus |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 1,001 |
Job description
| Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone Location: CSCMH - St. Anthony - CSCM Hospital Advanced Care Paramedic Labrador Grenfell Zone - CCM ROAD AMB BOARD OPERA Permanent Full-time NAPE HS 56805POS |
|---|
| Hours | 75 hours biweekly (12 hours, Other Shift, Shift Work; Days, Nights, On-Call, Weekends, Evenings, Standby) |
| Salary | CGHSA37 (CAD39.14 - CAD46.27 per hour) The following incentives may be applicable:
For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit www.workinhealthnl.ca/incentives or email [email protected] |
| Competition Number | VAC0019051 |
| Posted Date | 2025-12-01 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | 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 Emergency Services Manager. Qualifications: Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association; Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation and Office of the Provincial Medical Director as an ACP; Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador; Current BLS and ACLS certification; Current certification in PALS, or willingness to complete; A recent Drivers abstract Effective oral and written communication skills; Critical and sound decision making skills; Confidence to manage a variety of situations; Computer skills; Ability to perform various medical procedures and operate a variety of medical equipment; Must be able to report to work within in a reasonable timeframe; The successful applicant will be required to submit a satisfactory certificate of conduct and vulnerable sector check; Duties: (Included but not limited to) Performs comprehensive assessments, physical examinations, advanced treatments, triage, and interventions for all pre-hospital medical and traumatic conditions for a diverse group of patients; Applies advanced treatment therapies and interventions for medical disorders and traumatic injuries, in accordance with protocols; Functions as part of an interdisciplinary team within healthcare facility units, such as emergency and critical care areas; Completes patient treatment charting, records all pertinent patient information to include vitals, neurological signs, assessment findings and treatment provided. Ensures confidentiality of patient information; Provides leadership and scene management during mass casualty incidents in the absence of an incident command supervisor; Assumes patient care management during inter-facility transports for critically ill or unstable patients; Preceptors and mentors Advanced and Primary Care Paramedic students during field placements to ensure students meet required competencies; Participates in Continuing Medical Education (CME); Maintains, cleans, and conducts duty checks of ambulances, equipment, and supplies and restocks when necessary; Recognizes cultural diversity; Provides on the job advice, guidance, feedback, orientation to new employees, and on the job training to staff and students; Performs a team lead role at the scene of medical emergencies and is responsible to take a lead role in managing the activities of the medical management team; Travel is required; May be required to work alone; Other related duties as required. Our team is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic for a full-time position. If no Advanced Care Paramedic applicants, we will consider applications from Primary Care Paramedics and Ambulance Operators/Attendants. We prioritize candidates based on their qualifications in the following order: Advanced Care Paramedic, Primary Care Paramedic, or Ambulance Operator/Attendant. If the competition is awarded to a PCP or Ambulance Operator/Attendant as the next highest classification, they will be awarded as temporary full time (TFT) for a period of one year, with possibility of extension. |
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