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Ambulance Operator/Attendant

@ Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Newfoundland and Labrador

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Overview

Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services is hiring a casual, per diem Ambulance Operator/Attendant at the Lewisporte Ambulance Base in the Central Zone. The role drives ambulances and provides Emergency Medical Responder care during patient transport, with 12-hour shifts across days, evenings, nights, standby and weekends. Pay is CAD 24.26 to 26.71 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive ambulances safely to transport patients
  • Provide EMR-level care during patient transport
  • Lift and handle patients properly
  • Promote person- and family-centred care
  • Integrate safety into work practices and identify risks

Requirements summary:

  • EMR course completion and current NLPR registration
  • Current OPMD certification number
  • Valid NL class 04 driver's licence and acceptable driver's abstract
  • Current BLS certification
  • Ability to communicate effectively
  • Within 20 km of the base when on standby

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Ambulance
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Employer posting date
2025-10-14
First seen by our source
2026-11-05
Source record updated
2026-11-05

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Job details

SeniorityEntry level
DepartmentAllied health
Hours per week12
Scheduleday, evening, weekends, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: minimal
Work settingVehicle, Client sites
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsEmergency Medical Responder (EMR), NLPR registration, OPMD certification
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, driving record
EducationHigh school (preferred)

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Newfoundland and Labrador Health Services

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Job description
Zone: Central Zone
Location: LEWIS-AB - Lewisporte Ambulance Base, Lewisporte

Ambulance Operator/Attendant
Central Zone - CZN ROAD AMB-BD-TWI
Casual Call-In
NAPE HS
Hours(12 hours; Days, Evenings, Nights, Standby, Weekends)
SalaryCG25 (CAD24.26 - CAD26.71 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0017225
Posted Date2026-08-12
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of work:
Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator will be responsible for skilled work in the operation of ambulances in transporting patients while exercising care and skill in driving. The successful incumbent will work at the full scope of EMR to provide optimal patient care. The EMR must also utilize proper lifting of patients and other related duties as required.

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:

* Successful completion of an Emergency Medical Responder course (10-day course).
* Current Registration as an EMR with NLPR.
* Current certification number with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD).
* A valid Newfoundland and Labrador issued class 04 driver’s license.
* An acceptable Driver’s Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration.
* BLS certification.
* Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
* Successful candidate will be required to be within a 20-kilometre radius of the base when required for standby.
* 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.

*Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence (ICARE)

Preferred qualifications:

*Completion of high school preferred, equivalent work experience may be considered.

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