Advanced Care Paramedic

Medavie•Fort Vermillion 173B, AB

23h•CA$37 - 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 are responsible for decision-making and safety throughout each shift. They work alongside Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) and Emergency Medical Responders (EMRs), offering reliable insight during emergency medical situations. A high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is expected due to the public nature of the role. ACPs must conduct themselves in a safe and discreet manner, justifying their conduct to patients, families, hospital staff, management, public agencies, and legal courts. As an employee of MHS, you are accountable for supporting safety initiatives and fostering a culture focused on patient safety and a safe 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.
Will advise director, and/or team leader, of injuries that will impair duties.

Nice To Haves

People are the biggest drivers of our success, and we are excited to continue to build a healthier community together.
Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions and the largest contracted provider of emergency management services in Canada.
Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are part of Medavie, a health solutions partner committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians.
With a growing network of 5,400 health care professionals in six provinces, Medavie Health Services has a long history of operating ground and air ambulance services, medical communications, Mobile Integrated Health/Community Paramedicine programs, 911 Public Safety, 811 Telehealth, home health care, as well as clinical training.
We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing physical and mental health care challenges.
As an employee of Medavie Health Services we are accountable to our patients and coworkers by participating in and supporting all safety related initiatives, as well as acting in a manner that fosters a culture that focuses on patient safety and a safe and respectful workplace.
MHS West strives to be a leader in the Paramedic profession.
Through high standards of knowledge and skill, and along with compassion and professionalism, MHS West positively impacts the health and wellbeing of the people we serve.
MHS West is committed to employing highly professional, well-educated EMRs, PCPs and ACPs.
We're recognized as one of Canada's best places to work and are a leading provider of health solutions and insurance for 1 in 10 Canadians.
Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match.
Full careers. Full lives.
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, we’re committed to improving the wellbeing of Canadians so that every life can be lived to the fullest.
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.
As a not-for-profit organization, Medavie is one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, certified by Imagine Canada for philanthropy and community engagement, and 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 the Advanced Care practice.
Provide leadership throughout each shift.
Be responsible for decision-making, leadership, and safety of the ambulance.
Work alongside PCPs and EMRs daily.
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 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.
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.