Advanced Care Paramedic

• Provide both primary and advanced medical care, within the established scope of practice, and within the limitations set out by Health Science North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC)
• Provide safe and timely transportation of ill or injured patients to, from or between health care facilities
• Engage in patient-centric advocacy to ensure a system that focuses on clients, family members and residents of the district
• Adhere to all applicable legislation, and organizational policies/directives

• Graduate from an approved paramedic program as defined in Legislation by the province of Ontario
• Registered Advanced Emergency Medical Care Assistant in the Province of Ontario
• Certification to the level of Advanced Care Paramedic in the Province of Ontario
• Graduate from an approved Advanced Care paramedic program as defined in Legislation by the province of Ontario
• Qualified to be employed as an Advanced Care Paramedic as per Manitoulin-Sudbury DSB Policies and all current legislation
• Hold valid certification authorized by the Medical Director from Health Sciences North Centre for Prehospital Care (HSNCPC) at the minimum level of an Advanced Care Paramedic within the Province of Ontario
• Physically and psychologically able to successfully perform the full range of duties required of Advanced Care Paramedic, in urban, rural and remote geographic settings likely to be encountered in the ACP role
• Highly motivated, empathetic, able to accept responsibility for essential workplace activities
• Appropriate advocate for patients, exceptional active listening skills, professionalism
• Capacity/resiliency to effectively manage occupational stressors likely to be encountered in the role of a paramedic
• Effective communication skills for public and interagency speaking

Minimum of one year experience as a Primary Care Paramedic is preferred

• Competitive salary
• A wellness program that is available to spouses and children
• Career growth
• Diverse and inclusive work culture
• Continuing education for staff