Advanced Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

Job summary

Provide patient care within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs and support effective department operations. Maintain professional registration and competencies through ongoing development, and support colleagues and students through preceptorship and mentorship.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. ​Req ID: 229001Location: Central Zone, Dartmouth General Hospital Department: OPCZ EMG Emergency DGHType of Employment: Permanent Hourly PT (50%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare PositionPosting Closing Date: 19-Nov-26About the Opportunity Reporting to the Health Services Manager, the Advanced Care Paramedic 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 Advanced Care Paramedic accepts responsibility for maintaining and continually enhancing competencies through ongoing professional development, including participation in education programs, research, and continuous quality activities. Advanced Care Paramedics practice and conduct are defined by the professional registration body (EHSNS), and they are responsible for ensuring that registration is current and valid. The Advanced Care Paramedic 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 Permanent part-time position; 37.5 hours biweekly Compensation and Benefits $38.42 - $45.47 Hourly $46.14 hourly with 25 years’ service with the employer 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. What You'll Love About Nova Scotia Health Nova Scotia Health is more than the province's largest provider of health services; we're a team driven by excellence in health, healing and learning. Across hospitals, health centres and community programs, our people deliver innovative, high-quality care that impacts lives across Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada. From vibrant city life to scenic coastal communities, Nova Scotia offers a lifestyle as rewarding as the work itself. At Nova Scotia Health, you'll find meaningful career opportunities, supportive teams and the work-life balance to enjoy everything our beautiful province has to offer. Join us and discover why so many people are choosing to call Nova Scotia home. 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. 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.

What you’ll do

Provide patient care within the Advanced Care Paramedic scope of practice, collaborating with interdisciplinary team members to meet patient needs and support effective department operations. Maintain professional registration and competencies through ongoing development, and support colleagues and students through preceptorship and mentorship.

Requirements

Grade XII and current registration and licensure with the College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia are required, as is current BLS (HCP) certification. One year of Advanced Care Paramedic experience is an asset; hospital or emergency care experience is preferred, along with effective communication, interpersonal, organizational, patient assessment, and telecommunication skills.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Travel Insurance
• Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Clinical care · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Patient Care
• Advanced Care Paramedic Scope of Practice
• Patient Assessment
• Communication
• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Telecommunication Skills
• Interdisciplinary Collaboration
• Professional Development
• Preceptorship
• Mentorship
• Continuous Quality Improvement
• Leadership
• Innovation
• French Language
• Research
• Effective Communication
• Health Assessment
• Telecommunications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Emergency Medicine
• Disabilities
• Hospital Experience
• Electromyography

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Emergency Department Paramedic
• Paramedic
• Ambulance Workers
• Paramedics

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