Advanced Care Paramedic - Emergency Department

Job summary

The Advanced Care Paramedic provides high-quality patient care within the emergency department in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for mentoring students and colleagues while maintaining clinical competencies and professional registration.

Job details

Click here to apply as an internal applicant. [//hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte_company=NSHAP&loginMethod=SSO] Req ID: 229062 Location: Central Zone, Halifax Infirmary Robie Street Entrance - QEII Department: OPCZ EMG Emergency HI Type of Employment: Permanent Hourly FT (100%) x 1 Union: NSGEU Healthcare Position Posting Closing Date: 26-Nov-26 ABOUT 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 Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (NSRoP) 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 full-time position; 75 hours biweekly COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS $38.42 - $45.47 hourly $46.14 hourly with 25 years of 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

The Advanced Care Paramedic provides high-quality patient care within the emergency department in collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. They are also responsible for mentoring students and colleagues while maintaining clinical competencies and professional registration.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Grade XII diploma and be registered/licensed with the Nova Scotia Regulator of Paramedicine (NSRoP). Current BLS (HCP) certification is required, and one year of experience in an advanced care paramedic role is considered an asset.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Defined benefit pension plan

Listed skills

• interdisciplinary collaboration · Preferred
• Mentorship · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• interpersonal skills · Preferred
• Quality Improvement · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Advanced care paramedic
• Patient assessment
• Emergency care
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Clinical leadership
• Mentorship
• Preceptorship
• Communication
• Interpersonal skills
• Organizational skills
• Telecommunication
• Quality improvement
• Professional development
• Leadership
• Innovation
• French Language
• Research
• Effective Communication
• Health Assessment
• Telecommunications
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
• Emergency Medicine
• Disabilities
• Hospital Experience
• Electromyography
• ParaMedicine

Job areas

• Healthcare
• Government & Public Sector
• Emergency Department Paramedic
• Paramedic
• Ambulance Workers
• Paramedics

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