Advanced Care Paramedic
Medavie Blue Cross
Position Type:
Permanent
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Closing date:
2024-12-30
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Medavie Health Services is a national leader in primary health care solutions, the largest contracted provider of emergency medical services in Canada and delivers care in remote communities as part of our contract with Indigenous Services Canada.
Together, with our compassionate network of 4,300 health care professionals in six provinces, we have a long history of providing innovative community paramedicine programs and delivering mobile integrated health services across the country.
Every day, our team provides high-quality patient care through 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.
Medavie Health Services is part of Medavie, a health solutions partner. Together with Medavie Blue Cross, we are committed to providing innovative solutions that will improve the wellbeing of all Canadians. We are proud to invest in communities to help address some of Canada’s most pressing health care challenges.
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75% Part Time Permanent: 12 Hrs
The ACP provides immediate treatment and transportation of sick and injured individuals to appropriate medical facilities. ACPs operate within the knowledge and scope of the Advanced Care practice, as well as provide leadership throughout each shift using specified educational training. The ACP is responsible for decision-making, leadership and safety of the ambulance throughout each shift. ACPs work alongside PCPs and ICPS on a daily basis and provide a reliable and dependable insight throughout emergency medical situations.
Due to the nature of operating in the public eye, a high level of professionalism, communication, and knowledge is always expected. The ACP is required to 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. As an employee of IEMS, you are accountable to our 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.
Contact us today for a complete list of roles and responsibilities under the ACP scope of practice with IEMS.
Requirements for your application:
- 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
- Confirmation of COVID-19 vaccination
- Maintains ACP status through any mandated continuing medical education
- Additional training and/or education is highly valued
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We would like to thank all candidates for expressing interest. Please note only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
Medavie Health Services is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.