Paramedicine jobs in Newfoundland and Labrador

The Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) provides critical out-of-hospital medical care, advanced life support (ALS), and emergency transportation to patients facing life-threatening medical conditions or traumatic injuries. Rates are $67.66/hr for a 12 hour day or $80.00 if Incorporated. Rotations are 14 days on/14 days off. Required for several rotations over the winter.

Role Overview:

• Respond promptly to emergency dispatch calls, high-acuity medical emergencies, and trauma scenes.
• Perform endotracheal intubation, supraglottic airway placement, needle cricothyrotomy, deep suctioning, and continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy.
• Perform and interpret 12-lead ECGs (including STEMI identification), execute manual defibrillation, synchronized cardioversion, transcutaneous pacing, and administer advanced cardiac arrest medications.
• Establish peripheral intravenous (IV) and intraosseous (IO) lines. Calculate doses and administer a wide range of critical care medications (e.g., analgesics, sedatives, antiarrhythmics, vasopressors, bronchodilators, and thrombolytics) via various routes.
• Perform chest decompression and advanced hemorrhage control techniques (e.g., tourniquets, hemostatic dressings).
• Manage and stabilize critically ill or unstable patients during long-distance inter-facility transports between regional hospitals and specialized tertiary care units.
• Maintain detailed, legally compliant electronic Patient Care Reports (ePCRs) outlining history, vital signs, physical findings, interventions, and treatment responses.
• Communicate clinical findings directly to Central Ambulance Communications Centres (CACC), online Base Hospital Physicians, and emergency department triage staff during handover.

Requirements:

• Education: Diploma or Degree in Paramedicine from an accredited Canadian post-secondary institution, with completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP) certificate/diploma program.
• Professional Registration: Active registration and good standing with the provincial regulatory body or College of Paramedics (e.g., College of Paramedics of Nova Scotia, Alberta College of Paramedics, Ontario Base Hospital Certification).
• Experience: Minimum of 2–3 years of active practice as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) prior to ACP specialization is typically required.
• Certifications Required:
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
  • Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) / Pediatric Education for Prehospital Professionals (PEPP)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers
  • Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Prehospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS)
• Physical Requirements: Ability to lift, carry, and maneuver heavy equipment and patients (minimum 100+ lbs independently or as part of a team) on stretchers, stair chairs, and backboards.
• Environment: Exposure to variable outdoors weather conditions, controlled and uncontrolled indoor settings, high-traffic roadways, and dangerous or hazardous scenes.

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