Seeking Full Time and Casual Acps and Pcps- Ontario

We want to extend an offer to out of province providers who are looking for a new opportunity. Come to Alberta and experience the vast natural beauty of the rural countryside to the majestic Canadian Rockies, or urban life with everything your lifestyle may require close by. You may find plenty of opportunity to seek out adventure and find a change of pace in a rewarding career. We encourage you to join **Associated Ambulance.** We are team orientated with a passion to serve our local communities.

With over 40 years in Emergency Medical Services, **Associated Ambulance** is the 2nd largest Ambulance Operator in the province. We provide ALS, BLS as well is IFS services to 23 locations in rural Alberta. We have exciting opportunities for Permanent & Temporary Full-time employment as well as offer casual employment status, for those who require a little more flexibility.

In accordance with the Core Values and Strategic Direction of Associated Ambulance, the key priorities within the organization are quality, patient safety and employee safety. Responsibility for these priorities is shared by all the employees of Associated Ambulance, and the requirement to continuously improve both quality and safety is therefore a key performance expectation for every position within the organization.

Our stations are fully modernized with kitchens, comfortable common areas and sleeping quarters. We also provide updated gym equipment in almost all our stations. We want this to be your home away from home

**Role Expectations**:

- a defined scope of practice that includes the provisions of Advanced Life Support (ALS) and/or Basic Life Support (BLS) procedures
- administer pre-hospital medical care
- check and monitor vital signs, measure blood glucose levels and use other diagnostic procedures
- perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- provide oxygen, administer medications including intravenous (IV) treatments, perform bandaging and splinting, assist in childbirth and provide initial treatment to trauma patient
- stabilize an injured or ill person
- hospital transports
- patient assessments
- collaborate with other emergency medical personnel, physicians, nurses and other health professionals.

**Qualifications & Requirements**:

- Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program or Primary Care Paramedic program.
- Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic or Primary Care Paramedic.
- Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).
- Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations - abstract will be requested and must be provided to meet hiring qualifications
- Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the start date.
- Must provide a vulnerable sector check

**Position Information**:

- Recognition of previous EMS experience may be accepted to determine wage grid placement
- HSAA CUPE salary scales
- RRSP-DPSP matching program
- Shift schedules 24 hour core flex and 12-hour assembled
- Weekend premium pay
- Multiple locations throughout Alberta
- Permanent & Temporary Fulltime, casual

** Additional Perks **
- Fully comprehensive Health & Dental benefit package (Fulltime and Benefit eligible casuals)
- Bountiful taxable spending account (Full time only)
- Flexible schedules for work-life balance
- Opportunity to work in and support our rural Alberta communities.
- _Cost of living is lower. Lower overall taxes compared to other provinces._
- PCP: $26.01 - $41.51 per hour
- ACP: $34.42 - $50.13 per hour
- ACP: $40 - $42.77 per hour flat rate for casuals

**Retention Bonus**:
**PCP Retention 1 Year $3,000 2 Year $7,000 3 Year $10,000**

**ACP Retention 1 Year $5,000 2 Year $12,000 3 Year $17,000**

If you are looking to jump-start or extend your career, please join our Associated Ambulance Team.

**We Are Here For Life