Primary Care Paramedic

Your Opportunity: Description: As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will assess emergency scenes and patients and may transport ill or injured patients from emergency scenes and between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, using basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and providing semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other transport vehicles, including non-emergent transport (NET) units, are properly stocked and equipped in accordance with established standards. The working environment for a PCP is demanding and includes exposure to heat, cold, rain, snow, wind, moving traffic, and industrial and agricultural equipment. You will be required to travel in all weather conditions and to remote locations (e.g., backcountry), with exposure to hazardous and graphic scenes and direct exposure to bodily fluids. The PCP role is physically demanding. You must be able to endure frequent lifting and carrying of up to 105 lbs while transporting and transferring patients, supplies, and equipment. You must also be able to endure frequent, simultaneous kneeling and trunk flexion for extended periods. Additionally, you must stand and sit for extended periods, as well as bend, twist, side-carry up to 20 lbs in each hand, and assume awkward positions. Transition Company: Emergency Health Services Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2190) Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH Unit and Program: Hanna Core/Flex Primary Location: Hanna Health Centre Location Details: As Per Location Multi-Site: Not Applicable FTE: 1.00 Posting End Date: 20-JUL-2026 Temporary Employee Class: Temp F/T Benefits Date Available: 01-OCT-2026 Temporary End Date: 01-OCT-2027 Hours per Shift: 12 Length of Shift in weeks: 8 Shifts per cycle: 28 Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends, On Call Days Off: As Per Rotation Minimum Salary: $33.67 Maximum Salary: $42.51 Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided Required Qualifications: Non-restricted registration in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics (ACOP) as a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP). Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) CPR certification. Must hold, or be eligible to obtain, a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence (or equivalent), along with a five (5)-year driver abstract dated within six (6) months prior to commencing work, with no more than six (6) demerits. Proof of successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test, verified by a certificate from Lifemark, is required for all applicants who do not currently hold a clinical position (including VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP, and Community Paramedic roles). The F.A.R.E. test must be completed within six (6) months of the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services. Candidates must meet all physical and operational requirements of the role by the start date. Additional Required Qualifications: As required. 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. Applicants must provide proof of program completion for any post-secondary education or training at the time of application for it to be considered during the selection process.

As a Primary Care Paramedic, you will assess emergency scenes and patients, transport ill or injured patients, and provide clinical care during transport. You will also ensure that transport vehicles are properly stocked and equipped according to established standards.

Candidates must have non-restricted registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics and current BCLS CPR certification. A valid Class 4 Alberta Operator's Licence and proof of completion of the F.A.R.E. test are also required.

Relevées dans la description du poste. Confirmez les exigences importantes ci-dessus.

• Emergency Care
• Patient Assessment
• Basic Life Support
• Defibrillation
• Medication Administration
• Team Leadership
• Ambulance Operation
• Physical Endurance
• Clinical Care
• Transport Logistics
• Health Standards Compliance
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Safety Awareness
• First Aid

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10 août 2026