Advanced Care Paramedic

Zone: Eastern Zone

Location: DILD-AB - Dildo Base

Advanced Care Paramedic (Community Care Paramedic) (Revised)

Eastern Zone - EHC COMM PARAMED - WHITB

Permanent Full-time

NAPE

24222POS

Hours : (75; Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends)

Salary :

Advanced Care Paramedic - CGHSA37 of the NAPE HS salary scale $39.14 to $46.27 per hour

The following Sign on Incentives MAY be applicable for the ACP. They can be combined and require a Return in Service commitment:

1. Signing bonus up to $20,000

2. Come Home incentive up to $50,000

3. Student bursary up to $10,000

4. Relocation support For more information on bursaries/incentives please visit? email View email address on jobs.swagapp.com. Subject to Government of Newfoundland and Labrador approval annually.

Competition Number : VAC0026684

Posted Date : 2026-07-09

Closing Date : Open until filled.

Job Summary The Community Advanced Care Paramedic performs independent advanced medical care and intervention to patients at pre-hospital scene settings to the scope of their role. This includes responding to emergencies and routine calls; conducting physical examinations; performing comprehensive assessments and tests; interpreting a variety of tests and procedures; initiating a variety of advanced interventions; and performing other related duties as required. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records and reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. Community Advanced Care Paramedics report directly to the Manager of Community Paramedicine. The Community Advanced Care Paramedic in this role preforms community and palliative care and participates in other care initiatives as required. The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: collaboration with other health care teams in the community setting including physician and nursing groups; education of patients, families, and health care professionals on the scope of the Community Paramedicine Program; and collection of patient and key stakeholder feedback to support evolvement of the program. Job Demands By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Regularly moves, lifts, or carries patients or equipment ranging from 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 100 lbs. in challenging environments and which is not always conducive to proper ergonomics. Position is rated heavy to very heavy. Constantly bending, stretching, kneeling or pushing/pulling of stretchers (which require up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force or greater per employee as the terrain and weather conditions; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
• The Community Paramedic may be reassigned/required to fill the role as a field paramedic on an ambulance as deemed necessary.
• Visual concentration or alertness is required and there is frequent time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
• Willingness to complete additional training/education in community/palliative care as required.
• Lack of control over work pace occurs due to unpredictable situations and/or call volume.

Job Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) Program from Canadian Medical Association is required.
• Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedic Registrar (NLPR) as an ACP;
• Medical authorization with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD) is required and must be obtained upon successful completion of program orientation;
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• Experience is required; minimum of 2 years as ACP;
• Experience in community paramedicine/palliative care would be an asset;
• Completion of Palliative Care training Pallium LEAP Paramedic course is required upon hire. Pre-employment Physical Capabilities test and medical is required;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Critical and sound decision making skills;
• Ability to travel when required within the Eastern Zone;
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position;
• A satisfactory Driver’s Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration is required;
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority;
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)