Advanced Care Paramedic

Duties Of Position

Clinical expectations and responsibilities for Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP) are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) for Advanced Care Paramedics, Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols. Our paramedics provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals. Given the unpredictability of clinical presentations in the field, they are skilled in emergency techniques and well-versed in various medical treatments. “First on scene” in times of crisis, they don’t leave until the job’s done.

Required Qualifications

• You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)
• Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record
• Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety
• Advanced Care Paramedic program/course of over six months
• If you do not have one and are interested in this career, here is a list of paramedic programs in Atlantic Canada, click here
• Must be registered, active Advanced Care Paramedic with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick; If you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at www.panb.ca
• Able to show others how to perform task/duties as part of the departmental orientation
• Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)
• Willing to participate and contribute to future pilot projects, related research initiatives and focus groups
• Willing to participate in community Paramedicine duties
• Written & Spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is preferred

Additional Requirements For Your Application

• Current Resume and Cover Letter
• A copy of your ACP diploma from an accredited institution
• Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick
• Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as a paramedic within the last 12 months
• Proof of valid CPR level C certification issued in the last 12 months
• Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience
• Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 days
• Copy of any valid Driver’s course certificate i.e. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years
• Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 30 days
• Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive a follow up chest xray).
• Please note, a meeting with our Employee Health and Wellness Consultant can be scheduled, to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date by the time an offer is made
• Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. You can contact them at LS-SL@gnb.ca