Registered ACP-Paramedic - Community Paramedic

🔍 Edmonton Zone, Edmonton, EMS Edmonton Zone

📁: Emergency Medical Services

📅   : ALB00469118 Requisition #

📅   : Dec 10, 2024 Post Date

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Recovery Alberta: N

Classification: Registered ACP-Paramedic 2190

Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH

Unit and Program: Mobile Integrated Healthcare

Primary Location: EMS Edmonton Zone

Location Details: As Per Location

Multi-Site: Not Applicable

FTE: 1.00

Posting End Date: 17-DEC-2024

Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits

Date Available: 30-DEC-2024

Temporary End Date: 31-DEC-2025

Hours per Shift: 12

Length of Shift in weeks: 14

Shifts per cycle: 49

Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends,

Days Off: As Per Rotation

Minimum Salary: $35.46

Maximum Salary: $46.69

Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided

Required Qualifications:

Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as an Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must be able to obtain a valid class 4 Alberta Operator License or equivalent and a five (5) year driver abstract current within six (6) months with no more than six (6) demerits prior to commencing work. Proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization, 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 no more than six (6) months prior to 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.

Additional Required Qualifications:

Strong computer skills, with proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel, Siren, as well as experience working with health databases such as NETCARE and Connect Care. Strong written and verbal communication skills with completion of courses related to communication strategy. Strong understanding of accountability with completion of courses such as Art of Accountability. Strong understanding of Goals of Care/Advanced Planning. Understands and incorporates self-directed learning into daily process to ensure continual education and program requirements are met. Experience developing or working with new EMS and/or AHS initiatives. Experience working independently, demonstrates strong time management skills and self-motivation. Strong understanding of the delivery of primary and urgent health care in Alberta. Strong understanding of community health documentation and procedure standards. Experience working with vulnerable populations in the community. Experience working with seniors and persons with disabilities. Preference given to candidates who have completed all MIH training and orientation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Education and/or experience in Community Health Services, e.g. nursing, social work, geriatric medicine, palliative medicine, chronic disease management, primary care, community pharmacology. Experience collaborating within a multidisciplinary team to achieve best patient care practices. Experience working in and demonstrated strong understanding of community senior living such as supportive living sites, independent living lodges and long term care.

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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