Advanced Care Paramedic

Medavie•Wetaskiwin, AB

5d•CA$38 - CA$51•Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) to provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. ACPs operate within the scope of Advanced Care practice, provide leadership, and ensure the safety of the ambulance throughout each shift. This role requires a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge, as ACPs work alongside Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and interact with patients, families, hospital staff, management, public agencies, and the legal system. As an employee of MHS, you are accountable for supporting safety initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a respectful workplace.

Requirements

High School Diploma or G.E.D.
Alberta Operators License class 1, 2 or 4.
Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
Certified in and maintains CPR certification
FARE Certificate required
Must be in good physical health with no disabilities that will impair duties as a Paramedic.
Considerable lifting and movement of heavy patients
Will need to extricate patients from hazardous environments
Will advise superintendent of injuries that will impair duties.

Nice To Haves

Part of Medavie Health Services West (MHSW), a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services.
Part of Medavie, a health services organization.
Medavie is a not-for-profit organization.
Medavie is committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the health of all Canadians.
Medavie commits an annual social dividend to the Medavie Health Foundation.
MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession.
MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated PCPs and ACPs.
Recognized as one of Canada's best places to work.
A leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.
Medavie is a national health solutions partner and innovative leader in healthcare delivery, benefits management, health management, and primary care.
Backed by the strength of a team of 8,500+ professionals from coast to coast.
Medavie provides all-in-one private health insurance, public health administration, emergency medical services as Canada's largest contracted provider, as well as primary care, community health, mental health and addictions solutions, medical communications, and clinical training.
Medavie is certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement.
Medavie is Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals.
Operate within the knowledge and scope of Advanced Care practice.
Provide leadership throughout each shift.
Ensure the safety of the ambulance throughout each shift.
Work alongside PCPs daily and provide reliable and dependable insight.
Conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner.
Maintain personal knowledge and skills in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP).
Safely operate MHS - West vehicles in accordance with the MHS - West Health and Safety Manual, Operational Guidelines, and all provincial and federal regulations.
Stock and maintain vehicles in a state of readiness at all times.
Work in hazardous environments to ensure the safety and stabilization of the patient.
Work with outside agencies as a team in a coordinated effort on behalf of the patient.
Document all patient care, assessments, and skills within the patient care report in a timely and legible fashion.
Be punctual and ready to respond at the start of their shift.
Act in a professional manner and handle conflict situations with good judgment.
Follow the MHS - West chain of command.
Create and maintain fully completed patient care reports (ePCRs).
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with all provincial and federal regulations.
Refer all media requests to the General Manager of MHS - West.
Report all incidents and complete written incident report forms to the General Manager of MHS - West or designate.
Develop and provide continuing educational requirements as required by the Alberta College of Paramedics.
Maintain functional awareness of MHS - West Operational Guidelines and AHS medical control guidelines.
Participate actively in the MHS - West Quality Assurance Program.
Develop a plan for maintaining and improving self-directed professional growth.
Actively participate in public awareness and community education programs approved by MHS - West.
Maintain professional appearance of the approved uniform and maintain hygienic and grooming standards.