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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 temporary, call-in Ambulance Operator/Attendant in the Central Zone, based at A.M. Guy Memorial Health Centre in Buchans. The role drives ambulances to transport patients while providing Emergency Medical Responder care. Shifts are rotating, as needed, and include standby, with a 20-kilometre radius from the base during standby, at $24.26 to $26.71 per hour.

Responsibilities:

  • Drive ambulances safely to transport patients
  • Provide Emergency Medical Responder care at full EMR scope
  • Lift and move patients properly
  • Promote person- and family-centered care
  • Identify risks and improve worker and patient safety

Requirements summary:

  • Emergency Medical Responder course (10 days)
  • Current NLPR EMR registration
  • OPMD certification number
  • BLS certification
  • Class 04 driver's licence and acceptable abstract
  • Satisfactory RCMP or police certificate of conduct

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Source type not verified · nlhs

Employer posting date
2025-05-28
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, overnight
Travelair: none · ground: moderate
Work settingVehicle, Client sites, Hospital or clinic
PositionSitting and standing
Physical demandsphysical high · computer low
LanguagesEnglish
Licences & certificationsEmergency Medical Responder (EMR), NLPR registration, OPMD certification, BLS
Driver’s licencerequired
Background checkscriminal record, driving record
EducationHigh school (preferred)

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Job description
Zone: Central Zone
Location: AMG - A.M.Guy Memorial Health Centre, Buchans

Ambulance Operator/Attendant
Central Zone - CZ-Road Ambulance-SPR
Temp Call-In
HoursCall in as Needed (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, Standby, Weekends)
SalaryCG25 (CAD24.26 - CAD26.71 per hour)
Competition NumberVAC0012004
Posted Date2025-05-29
Closing DateOpen until filled.
Demands, duties, qualifications

Definition of work:
Reporting to the District Operations Manager, the Ambulance Operator will be re-sponsible 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.
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Services corporate values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (I CARE).
• 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:

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

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