Advanced Care Paramedic

**Req ID: 156947**
**Company: Nova Scotia Health**
**Location: Western** **Zone, Queens General Hospital**
**Department: OPWZ EMG Emergency QGH**
**Type of Employment: Casual Relief** x 3** **position(s)**
**Status: CUPE** **Healthcare** Position**
**Posting Closing Date: 24-May-23**

Nova Scotia Health is the largest provider of health services in Nova Scotia, with some specialized services also offered to clients throughout Atlantic Canada. We’re on a mission to achieve excellence in health, healing and learning through working together, which is reflected in the hospitals, health centres and community-based programs we operate across the province. Our passionate team of professionals provides a variety of high-quality inpatient and outpatient services including academic, tertiary, and quaternary care, as well as continuing care, primary health care, public health, and mental health and addictions. Join a diverse team of innovators, collaborators and creative thinkers today.

**About the Opportunity**:
Reporting to the Manager, the Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) is assigned tasks by the Clinical Leader and works in collaboration with other interdisciplinary team members to meet patient care needs. They support patient care by practicing within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice and demonstrating competencies in the provision of care.

The ACP accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. The ACPs practice and conduct are defined by the professional registration body (EHSNS), and they are responsible for ensuring that registration is current and valid.

The ACP contributes to the efficiency and effective functioning of the department in meeting patient needs. They support the development of colleagues and students by acting as a preceptor and providing ongoing mentorship.

**About You**:
We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

- 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
- 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**:

- Casual Relief x 3 positions; no guaranteed hours

**Compensation and Incentives**:
$31.36 - $36.39 hourly

**Once You've Applied**

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.

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