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Advanced Care Paramedic

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

$39.14–$46.27/hr
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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring five temporary, on-call Advanced Care Paramedics in the Labrador Grenfell Zone, based in Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu. The role provides independent advanced pre-hospital care, drives ambulances to emergencies, and works variable shifts and hours at $39.14 to $46.27 per hour plus Labrador allowance.

Pay:

$39.14–$46.27 an hour

Responsibilities:

  • Perform advanced pre-hospital assessments and interventions for medical and traumatic conditions
  • Drive ambulances to emergency and routine calls
  • Lead scene management during mass casualty incidents
  • Assume patient care during inter-facility transports
  • Chart patient information and ensure confidentiality

Requirements summary:

  • Graduation from a CMA-accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program
  • Current NL ACP registration
  • Valid Class 4 driver's licence
  • Current BLS and ACLS, PALS certification or willingness to complete
  • 40 hours of continuing medical education
  • Clear certificate of conduct

Tools & skills

ambulancemedical equipment
Source and dates

Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date
2024-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityMid level
DepartmentAllied health
Scheduleday, evening, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical moderate · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsACP registration, BLS, ACLS, PALS
Driver’s licencerequired
EducationCollege diploma (required)
Fields of studyAdvanced Care Paramedicine

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Job description
Zone: Labrador Grenfell Zone
Location: Goose Bay/Sheshatshiu, Northwest River, NL

Advanced Care Paramedic
Labrador Grenfell Zone - LHC ROAD AMB BOARD OPERA
Temp Call-In
(5 Positions)
HoursVariable Shifts; Variable Hours;
SalaryCG-37 of the Nape-HS Salary Scales, $39.14 to $46.27 per hour plus the applicable Labrador Allowance
Competition NumberVAC0001659
Posted Date2024-10-08
Closing DateOpen 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. The Advanced Care Paramedic will report directly to the Manager of Emergency Services. The base for this service is located at Labrador Health Centre with a secondary base located in Sheshatshiu.

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;
  • 40 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME);
  • 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

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.

NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone Values Diversity and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

NLHS - Labrador-Grenfell Zone is a Smoke and Scent Free Organization

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