Emergency Medical Responder
Your Opportunity:
If you welcome a different pace of life and look for the chance to use the full scope of your clinical practice, EMS in Northern Alberta could be the opportunity fit for you! Emergency Medical Services (EMS) at Alberta Health Services is seeking an Emergency Medical Responder to join their Northern Alberta service area. This Practitioner will be committed to the mission of EMS; to make sure Albertans get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. Where you will be stationed: Peace River station is a brand new facility located beside the Peace River Community Health Centre. Peace River is located on the banks of the mighty Peace River; 2 hours North East of Grande Prairie, under 3 hours to Slave Lake and 5 hours North of Edmonton. The successful candidate will be the type of person who demonstrates critical thinking, is self-motivated, respectful, possesses conflict management skills, is accountable, able to hold themselves to a high level of integrity, and is patient & community minded; someone who is passionate about making positive impacts on the communities they serve. In addition to a competitive rate of pay, AHS currently has a Remote Retention Allowance in place to an annual maximum of $3,000. This allowance is non-pensionable and is payable on an hourly basis for all hours paid at the basic rate of pay.
Description:
As an Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), you will transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and/or between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation; assessing emergency scenes and patients; providing simple treatments and completing required documentation including patient care reports. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as transfer vans, are properly stocked and equipped. Alberta Health Services EMS requires the proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for all applicants external to AHS or internal to AHS, who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed within 6 months of the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation.
- Classification: Emergency Med Responder - 2190
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Emergency Medical Services
- Primary Location: Peace River EMS
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 20-JAN-2025
- Temporary Employee Class: Temporary Full Time
- Date Available: 30-JAN-2025
- Temporary End Date: 10-JUL-2025
- Hours per Shift: 10.5
- Length of Shift in weeks: 8
- Shifts per cycle: 32
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $21.12
- Maximum Salary: $24.69
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Completion of an accredited Emergency Medical Responder or Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as an Emergency Medical Responder. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence with no more than six (6) demerits. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months prior to the application date.
Additional Required Qualifications:Successful applicants will be required to provide a satisfactory criminal record check with vulnerable sector search, from a law enforcement agency, prior to their first day of work (CRC/VSS must be dated no more than 90 days prior to the date on the written offer letter and prior to the start date). Applicants are encouraged to seek a CRC/VSS as early on as possible during the selection process to avoid delays in their onboarding.
Preferred Qualifications:Preference is given to those with previous EMS experience in a metro, suburban, rural, or interfacility environment and in other areas of Health Care and Public Safety. Completion of additional post-secondary programs is considered an asset and will be considered during the selection process. Willing to orientate entry level candidates with an interest in North Zone.
Please note:
All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.
Security Screening:
A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.
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