Advanced Care Paramedic

3 weeks ago


Amherst, Canada Nova Scotia Health Authority Full time
About the Opportunity

The Advanced Care Paramedic plays a vital role in providing high-quality patient care in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Reporting to the Health Services Manager, this team member works closely with other interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs, practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrating competencies in the provision of care.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment. A strong commitment to ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities, is essential for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Provide patient care in accordance with the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice
  • Collaborate with other team members to meet patient needs
  • Develop and maintain competencies through ongoing professional development
  • Contribute to the efficiency and effective functioning of the department

About You

We are seeking a highly motivated and organized individual with a strong passion for patient care. The ideal candidate will possess:

  • Grade XII required
  • Registered and licensed with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia (CPNS) required
  • One (1) year of experience working as an Advanced Care Paramedic an asset
  • Current BLS (HCP) Certification required
  • Current ACLS certification
  • Previous work experience in a hospital setting or emergency care preferred
  • Demonstrated effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment, and telecommunication skills
  • Competencies in other languages an asset, French preferred

Please ensure your resume is up to date and includes all relevant education, experience, training, and certifications.

Hours
  • Permanent, Part-time position; 30 hours bi-weekly
Compensation and Benefits

$31.52 - $36.57 Hourly

Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, travel, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.

Once You've Applied

Thank you for your interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

​This is a Healthcare bargaining unit position. Preference is given to bargaining unit employees for unionized positions. Employees are encouraged to view their seniority hours and dates in their SuccessFactors online profile. Successful applicants changing unions, bargaining units, or employment status, are advised to seek clarification regarding their seniority, benefits, and vacation entitlement and/or usage, prior to accepting the position.

Nova Scotia Health is committed to being a workforce that is free of discrimination, values diversity, and is representative, at all job levels, of the people we serve. We encourage all qualified applicants who self-identify as Indigenous, Black/African Nova Scotian, Persons of Colour, Foreign Nationals/Newcomers, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ to apply and self-identify.



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