Advanced Care Paramedic - Community Paramedic Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Community Paramedics provide immediate or scheduled medical supervision and treatment(s) that are currently unavailable in the community setting in collaboration with the patient's existing healthcare services.

The Community

Paramedic (CP) works collaboratively with other community health care services to provide care in place for patients who do not require immediate transport to an acute care setting for medical treatment or assessment. The CP ensures safe, proficient and appropriate patient care through EMS protocols, medical consultation, recognized best practices of care, and clinical referral requests. As a professional, the CP demonstrates ongoing working knowledge of EMS and Allied AHS partners: protocols, policies and procedures; local service and business unit standards; Additional education, training and mentorship will be provided to ensure successful applicants are capable of providing appropriate care in place for patients in the community setting.

While the primary role of the Community Paramedic focuses on the delivery of primary and urgent care, they must still be able to provide emergency treatment should the situation arise. As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured individuals from emergency scenes and between facilities. You will provide patient care by administering medications, using advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts, and delivering electrical therapy.

You may also lead the ALS team in providing clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes.You will support the readiness of vehicles by ensuring ambulances and other transport units, including non-emergent transport (NET)



vehicles, are properly stocked, maintained, and equipped in accordance with established standards.The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Mobile Integrated Healthcare Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 14 Days Off: As Per Rotation Emergency Health Services Classification: Advanced Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Mobile Integrated Healthcare Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Part Time Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: Shifts per cycle: 14 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends Days Off: As Per Rotation Required Qualifications: Non-restricted registration in positive standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP).test, verified by a certificate provided by the Lifemark organization, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position within EHS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).E.



test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer.E. test and how to book your evaluation.Additional Required Qualifications: Robust computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Siren, as well as experience working with health databases such as Meditech or NETCARE. Strong understanding of Goals of Care/Advanced Planning.

Strong understanding of the delivery of primary and urgent health care in Alberta. Strong understanding of community health documentation and procedure standards.

Experience working with vulnerable populations in the community.

Experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities.

Experience or training in delirium/dementia management.

Preferred Qualifications: Education and/or experience in Community Health Services, e.g. nursing, social work, geriatric medicine, palliative medicine, chronic disease management, primary care, community pharmacology.

Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient care practices.

Experience working in and demonstrated strong understanding of community senior living such as supportive living sites, independent living lodges and long term care. A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Communities.

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📌 Community Care Paramedic (Edmonton)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Edmonton