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advanced care paramedic
Job description
The Advanced Care Paramedic works as an integral part of the paramedicine program, responding to emergency and routine calls to provide skilled basic and advanced emergency care. The role involves performing independent advanced medical care and interventions at pre-hospital scenes, operating ambulances, conducting physical examinations, and serving as a leader and mentor within the program.
Hard requirements
- Graduation from an approved Advanced Care Paramedic program accredited by the Canadian Medical Association
- Current registration with the NL Paramedicine Regulation as an ACP
- Current medical certification with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director
- Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador
- Current certification in Basic Life Support
- Current ACLS certification
- Current certification in PALS, or willingness to complete it
- Successful completion of the Physical Capability testing certificate (within the last 3 months) and continued responsibility to meet minimum standards
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Critical and sound decision making skills
Pay & benefits
- Salary: CGHS37A (CAD39.17 - CAD46.27 per hour)
- Signing bonus up to $14,000
- Come Home incentive up to $50,000
- Student bursary up to $10,000
- Relocation support
Work format
- Permanent Full-time
- Hours: 75 (12 hours)
- Shift Work; Days, Evenings, Nights, On-Call, Weekends
- Location: STR - Sir Thomas Roddick Hospital, Western Zone - RCS Road
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