Registered ACP - Paramedic
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Location: Edmonton, AB T5A 0A1
Description:
Your Opportunity:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EMS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. AHS EMS may share candidate information with EMS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.
Description:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for an ACP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, 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, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator Licence or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization, required for candidates who do not already hold a clinical position within Alberta Health Services (AHS) EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. AHS EMS may verify F.A.R.E. results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date. For additional information about the F.A.R.E. test and booking details, visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services
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 and will be considered during the selection process.
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will work as a front-line healthcare provider in EMS Operations. A successful applicant may work throughout the Edmonton area. A successful applicant will work in a variety of roles such as front-line ambulance work. The successful applicant may work several shift patterns. This posting may be used to fill multiple vacancies. To ensure your skills and qualifications are considered please attach a resume and cover letter with your application. AHS EMS may share candidate information with EMS Operations hiring teams throughout the province.
Description:
As an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You will treat patients by administering medications, advanced life support (ALS) airway adjuncts and electrical therapy. You may also lead the ALS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as non-emergent transport (NET), are properly stocked and equipped. The working environment for an ACP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will need to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g. backcountry) with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The working conditions for an ACP are also physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105lbs, 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, bend, twist, side-carry up to 20lbs in each hand and assume awkward positions.
- Acute Care Alberta: N
- Primary Care Alberta: N
- Recovery Alberta: N
- Classification: Registered ACP-Paramedic 2190
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Emergency Medical Services Operations - Metro
- Primary Location: Edmonton Metro EMS
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 15-APR-2025
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 19-MAY-2025
- Hours per Shift: 12
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 28
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $35.46
- Maximum Salary: $46.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as Emergency Medical Responder (EMR). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP) from Heart and Stroke Foundation of Canada. Must hold or be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator Licence or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization, required for candidates who do not already hold a clinical position within Alberta Health Services (AHS) EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed no more than six (6) months prior to the date of your application. AHS EMS may verify F.A.R.E. results with Lifemark to confirm successful completion. Candidates must be qualified to perform full operational duties as of start date. For additional information about the F.A.R.E. test and booking details, visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services
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 and will be considered during the selection process.