Posted 2 months ago
Ambulance Operator/Attendant
@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
Newfoundland and Labrador
Overview
Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a temporary call-in Ambulance Operator/Attendant (Emergency Medical Responder) for its Eastern Zone paramedic float pool at the Health Science Centre. The role drives ambulances and provides EMR-level patient care, with on-call standby. Pay is CAD 24.26 to 26.71 per hour, and the posting is open until filled.
Responsibilities:
- Drive ambulances safely while transporting patients
- Provide full-scope EMR patient care
- Lift and move patients and equipment, including stretchers
- Assess patients and sites in emergency settings
- Mentor students and new employees during placements
Requirements summary:
- Completed Emergency Medical Responder course (10 days)
- Current NL Paramedicine Regulation EMR registration
- Valid Class 4 driver's licence
- Current Basic Life Support certification
- Physical capability testing within the last 3 months
- Strong oral, written and decision-making skills
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Source and dates
Source type not verified · nlhs
- Employer posting date
- 2026-09-10
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-05
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-05
These dates describe the source record, not a live verification that the employer is still hiring. Check the original posting.
Job details
| Seniority | Entry level |
| Department | Allied health |
| Schedule | day, evening, overnight |
| Travel | air: none · ground: moderate |
| Work setting | Vehicle, Client sites, Hospital or clinic |
| Position | Sitting and standing |
| Physical demands | physical high · lift 100 lb · computer low |
| Languages | English |
| Licences & certifications | Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) registration, Basic Life Support, Medical authorization (OPMD), Physical capability testing certificate |
| Driver’s licence | required |
| Background checks | criminal record, driving record |
| Education | High school (preferred) |
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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Headquarters | St. John's |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 982 |
| Zone: Eastern Zone Location: GHC - Health Science Centre Ambulance Operator/Attendant Eastern Zone - HCC PARAMEDICS FLOATS Temp Call-In NAPE |
|---|
| Hours | (Other Shift; Days, Nights, Weekends) |
| Salary | CGHS25 (CAD24.26 - CAD26.71 per hour) |
| Competition Number | VAC0028914 |
| Posted Date | 2026-09-11 |
| Closing Date | Open until filled. |
| Demands, duties, qualifications | Definition of work: Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator/Attendant (also known as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR)) will be responsible for skilled work in the operation of ambulances in transporting patients while exercising care and skill in driving. The successful applicant will work at the full scope of an EMR to provide optimal patient care. The EMR must also utilize proper lifting of patients and other related duties as required. 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):
Required qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
To assist us in processing your application, please include your Class 4 License, Driver's Abstract, and NLPR Registration (if obtained), along with your up-to-date resume, when applying for this position. |
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