Advanced Care Paramedic Casual PEMS / Operations

Medavie•Town of St. Paul, AB

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services West (MHSW) is seeking an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) for a casual position. MHSW operates and manages EMS Services in Northeast Alberta, focusing on integrated, pre-hospital care. As a subsidiary of Medavie Health Services, a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada, MHSW is part of Medavie, a health solutions partner dedicated to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a network of 5,400 health care professionals across six provinces, Medavie Health Services has extensive experience in ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, and clinical training. MHSW is committed to investing in communities to address pressing physical and mental health care challenges. Employees are expected to uphold safety initiatives and foster a culture of 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
Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics, if applying to Lloydminster Positions
Completion of Alberta Health Services MCP’s
Certified in and maintains CPR certification
Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics
Current registration with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics (Lloydminster only)
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.

Nice To Haves

While Medavie may use automated tools, including AI, to support application screening, candidates are expected to complete all recruitment interactions independently—without AI assistance—to ensure a fair and equitable process.

Responsibilities

Provide immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities.
Operate within the knowledge and scope of Advanced Care Paramedic practice.
Provide leadership throughout each shift using specified educational training.
Be responsible for decision-making, leadership, and safety of the ambulance throughout each shift.
Work alongside Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs) daily, providing reliable and dependable insight during emergency medical situations.
Maintain a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge.
Conduct oneself in a safe and discreet manner, with responsibility for conduct justification to patients, family members, hospital staff, management, public agencies, and legal courts.
Support all safety-related initiatives and foster a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace.
Maintain personal knowledge and skills in accordance with the Alberta Occupational Competency Profile (AOCP) to deliver optimum patient care.
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 Director 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.
Advise director and/or team leader of injuries that will impair duties.
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.