Advanced Care Paramedic

Medavie • Charlottetown, PE

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada. As part of Medavie, a health solutions partner, they are committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians. With a network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services operates ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, and clinical training. They invest in communities to address physical and mental health care challenges. Employees are accountable to patients and coworkers by participating in safety initiatives and fostering a culture of patient safety and a respectful workplace. The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities, operating within the knowledge and scope of Advanced Care practice. ACPs provide leadership throughout each shift, are responsible for decision-making, leadership, and safety of the ambulance, and work alongside PCPs and ICPS. A high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is expected due to operating in the public eye, requiring safe and discreet conduct with justification to various parties.

Requirements

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• Current PEI Paramedic License
• Current CPR card
• Copy of diploma/degree
• Class 4 Driver's License; must be fully graduated/unrestricted
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 90 days
• Valid ACLS certification
• Valid Driver's course certificate (CEVO); issued within the last 2 years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 90 days
• Confirmation of HEP. B vaccination
• Maintains ACP status through any mandated continuing medical education

Nice To Haves

• Additional training and/or education is highly valued

Responsibilities

• Provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities
• Operate within the knowledge and scope of the Advanced Care practice
• Provide leadership throughout each shift using specified educational training
• Responsible for decision-making, leadership and safety of the ambulance throughout each shift
• Work alongside PCPs and ICPS on a daily basis and provide a reliable and dependable insight throughout emergency medical situations
• Conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, with the responsibility of conduct justification to patients, family members, hospitals staff, management, public agencies, legal court, and more
• Accountable to patients, coworkers, and management by supporting all safety-related initiatives, as well as fostering a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe workplace

Benefits

• Recognized as one of Canada's best places to work
• Leading provider of health solutions and insurance
• One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers
• Certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement
• Rainbow Registered as an organization that champions diversity, equity, and inclusion

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Associate degree