Advanced Care Paramedic

Zone: Eastern Zone
Location: GHC - Health Science Centre
Advanced Care Paramedic
(Depending on the applicant pool, the position will be temporarily filled as Primary Care Paramedic)
Eastern Zone - CHS COMM PARAMED - METRO
Temporary Full-time (until 11 July 2027 with possibility of extension)
NAPE
23057RP1

Hours: 75 (12 hours, Rotating, Shift Work; Days, Weekends)

Salary:

Advanced Care Paramedic - CGHSA37 of the NAPE HS salary scale $39.14 to $46.27 per hour

Primary Care Paramedic – CGHSA29 of the NAPE HS salary scale $32.71 to $37.40 per hour

Competition Number: VAC0029910

Posted Date: 2026-10-07

Closing Date: Open until filled.

If there are no Advanced Care Paramedic applicants, we will consider applications from Primary Care Paramedics (PCP). We prioritize candidates based on their qualifications in the following order: Advanced Care Paramedic, Primary Care Paramedic.

If the competition is awarded to a PCP as the next highest classification, they will be temporarily awarded the position for the same number of hours indicated above and recruitment will continue for the higher classification.

Job Summary

The Community Advanced Care Paramedic (or Primary Care Paramedic) performs independent advanced medical care and intervention to patients at pre-hospital scene settings to the scope of their role. This includes responding to emergencies and routine calls; conducting physical examinations; performing comprehensive assessments and tests; interpreting a variety of tests and procedures; initiating a variety of advanced interventions; and performing other related duties as required. Work is performed with considerable independence and is reviewed through observation, examination of records and reports and the presence or absence of valid complaints. The successful applicant may be required to provide preceptorship and mentorship to students and new employees during clinical placements and orientation periods. Advanced and Primary Community Care Paramedics report directly to the Manager of Community Paramedicine.

The Community Advanced Care Paramedic in this role also performs community and palliative care and participates in other care initiatives as required. The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: collaboration with other health care teams in the community setting including physician and nursing groups; education s of patients, families, and health care professionals on the scope of the Community Paramedicine Program; and collection of patient and key stakeholder feedback to support evolvement of the program.

The Primary Care Paramedic in the community role also performs community/palliative care and participates in other care initiatives as required. The duties and responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to: collaboration with other health care teams in the community setting including physician, pharmacy and nursing groups; education of patients, families, and health care professionals on the scope of the Community Paramedicine Program; and collection of patient and key stakeholder feedback to support evolvement of the program. The Community Primary Care Paramedic will be expected to complete additional training/education pertaining to the expanded services provided by Community Paramedicine including but not limited to: insertion and assessment of urinary catheters, completing mini Comprehensive Geriatric Assessments (CGA), fall risk assessments, frailty assessments, obtaining a Proactive Best Possible Medication History (PBPMH) and administering a selected group of IV antibiotics.

Job Demands

By applying for this job, you acknowledge an understanding that regular requirements and demands of this job include (but are not limited to):

• Regularly moves, lifts, or carries patients or equipment ranging from 10 to 50 pounds and occasionally in excess of 100 lbs. in challenging environments and which is not always conducive to proper ergonomics. Position is rated heavy to very heavy. Constantly bending, stretching, kneeling or pushing/pulling of stretchers (which require up to 35 lbs. of push/pull force or greater per employee as the terrain and weather conditions; sometimes in small and cramped spaces.
• The Community Paramedic may be reassigned/required to fill the role as a field paramedic on an ambulance as deemed necessary.
• Visual concentration or alertness is required and there is frequent time pressures in the pre-hospital emergency setting.
• Willingness to complete additional training/education in community/palliative care as required.
• Lack of control over work pace occurs due to unpredictable situations and/or call volume.

Job Qualifications

• Completion of an Accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP), or Primary Care Paramedic (PCP Program from Canadian Medical Association is required.
• Current registration with the Newfoundland and Labrador Paramedic Registrar (NLPR) as an ACP or PCP;
• Medical authorization with the Office of the Provincial Medical Director (OPMD) is required and must be obtained upon successful completion of program orientation;
• Possession of a valid Class 4 Driver's License as issued by the Province of Newfoundland and Labrador;
• ACP with a minimum of two years' ACP experience or 5 year's PCP experience OR a PCP with a minimum of 5 years at PCP experience is required;
• Experience in community paramedicine/palliative care would be an asset;
• Completion of Palliative Care training Pallium LEAP Paramedic course is required upon hire.
• Pre-employment Physical Capabilities test and medical is required;
• Current certification in Basic Life Support;
• Effective oral and written communication skills;
• Critical and sound decision making skills;
• Ability to travel when required within the Eastern Zone;
• A satisfactory record of work performance and attendance is required for this position;
• A satisfactory Driver’s Abstract from Motor Vehicle Registration is required;
• A satisfactory certificate of conduct from the RCMP or local police authority;
• Consistent demonstration of NL Health Service's core values; Innovation, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence (ICARE)

To assist us in processing your application, please include your Class 4 License, Driver's Abstract, and NLPR Registration (if obtained), along with your up-to-date resume, when applying for this position.