Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)

Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)

14 Oct
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Alberta Health Services
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Alberta

14 Oct

Alberta Health Services

Alberta

This position is eligible for RCIF funding and may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months.As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and pati

CA$50,000.00 yearly

Full-time

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This position is eligible for RCIF funding and may qualify for a recruitment incentive of up to $13,000 over 12 months. For full details, visit

Description
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. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. 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 (, backcountry), with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. This role is also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must be able to endure frequent simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions.





Required Qualifications
Non-restricted registration in positive standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence, or equivalent, and provide a five (5)-year driver abstract, current within six (6) months and with no more than six (6) demerits, prior to commencing work. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation ( test, verified by a certificate provided by Lifemark, is required for applicants who do not already hold a clinical position (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, or Community Paramedic).The test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of the job offer. For more information about the test and to book an evaluation, visit Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of the start date.

Additional Required Qualifications
As Required.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

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📌 Advanced Care Paramedic (Alberta)
🏢 Alberta Health Services
📍 Alberta

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