Advanced Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

Nova Scotia Health and IWK Health • Lower Sackville, NS

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Advanced Care Paramedic is assigned tasks by the Clinical Leader and works in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members to meet patient care needs. They support patient care by practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrating competencies in the provision of care. The Advanced Care Paramedic accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. Advanced Care Paramedics practice and conduct are defined by the professional registration body (EHSNS), and they are responsible for ensuring that registration is current and valid. The Advanced Care Paramedic contributes to the efficiency and effective functioning of the department in meeting patient needs. They support the development of colleagues and students by acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship.

Requirements

• Grade XII required
• Registered and licensed with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS) required
• Current BLS (HCP) Certification required
• Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment, and telecommunication skills

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of experience working as an Advanced Care Paramedic an asset
• Previous work experience in a hospital setting or emergency care preferred
• Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Responsibilities

• Support patient care by practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrating competencies in the provision of care.
• Maintain and continually enhance competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities.
• Ensure registration with the professional registration body (EHSNS) is current and valid.
• Contribute to the efficiency and effective functioning of the department in meeting patient needs.
• Support the development of colleagues and students by acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• travel insurance
• long-term disability insurance
• life insurance coverage
• defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED