Job Title: Advanced Care Paramedic (ACP)
Program: Emergency Medical Services
Classification: Full-Time, Part-Time, Term, Permanent
Location: 1600 19 St, Brocket, AB
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The Opportunity
Are you an experienced and highly skilled Advanced Care Paramedic looking for a challenging and rewarding role? Aakom-Kiyii Health Services is seeking a dedicated ACP to deliver critical pre-hospital and inter-facility care to the Piikani Nation. Working within an expanded scope of practice, you will provide advanced life support, execute critical interventions, and offer clinical oversight during emergency responses and medical transports. This role requires exceptional clinical decision-making, a commitment to patient-centered care, and the ability to work collaboratively with a diverse healthcare team. You will be instrumental in complex clinical scenarios, focusing on stabilization, treatment planning, and seamless health system navigation.
About Aakom-Kiyii Health Services (AKHS)
Aakom-Kiyii Health Services is dedicated to providing comprehensive and culturally safe health services to the Piikani Nation. We are committed to fostering a healthier community through direct patient care, prevention programs, and collaborative health initiatives. Joining AKHS means becoming a vital part of a team that respects traditional knowledge and strives for excellence in modern healthcare delivery.
Role and Responsibilities Duties
As an Advanced Care Paramedic with AKHS, your daily work will involve:
- Responding to emergency and non-emergency calls, delivering advanced life support interventions.
- Performing complex patient assessments and administering advanced airway management, IV therapy, cardiac monitoring, and pharmacological treatments.
- Leading on-scene clinical decision-making to support the stabilization and transport of critically ill or injured patients.
- Collaborating closely with Primary Care Paramedics, offering mentorship, clinical guidance, and hands-on support during multi-provider responses.
- Liaising effectively with nurses, physicians, and other healthcare providers to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Maintaining accurate, timely, and comprehensive clinical documentation and incident reports.
- Participating in the orientation and training of new EMS staff, contributing to skill development and quality assurance.
- Ensuring vehicles, equipment, and medications are consistently checked, stocked, and functioning according to safety and infection control standards.
- Supporting public health initiatives by participating in clinics, education sessions, and wellness events within the community.
- Adhering strictly to confidentiality, privacy legislation, and AKHS policies in all interactions.
- Actively participating in ongoing training, certification maintenance, and continuous skill development activities.
Qualifications
- Completion of an accredited Advanced Care Paramedic program.
- Current registration with the Alberta College of Paramedics as an Advanced Care Paramedic.
- Current Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
- Valid Class 4 driver’s license with an abstract indicating no serious traffic safety violations.
- Comprehensive understanding of advanced pre-hospital care, including airway management, pharmacology, ECG interpretation, and trauma care.
- Familiarity with Alberta EMS protocols, ACP scope of practice, and relevant healthcare regulations.
- Strong knowledge of documentation standards, clinical decision-making frameworks, and quality improvement processes.
- Knowledge of medical equipment use, infection control, and pre-hospital risk mitigation practices.
- Familiarity with Piikani Nation governance, culture, and language is a significant asset.
Experience & Technical Skills
- Proven ability to respond effectively to medical emergencies and high-pressure situations.
- Skilled in performing patient assessments, vital sign monitoring, wound care, CPR, defibrillation, and advanced airway management.
- Experience completing electronic and paper-based patient care reports in compliance with documentation standards.
- Familiarity with medical transport procedures and protocols.
- Comfortable using EMS-specific communication systems, GPS, and radio dispatch.
- Ability to safely operate ambulances and maintain the readiness of medical transport equipment.
Application Requirements
Cover Letter
Resume
Copy of credentials
Recent (w/I 30 days) criminal record check, intervention record check.
**DEADLINE: Open till successful candidate is found**
Submit COMPLETE applications to [email protected]
Subject: Wellness Monitor Application
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Casual
Work Location: In person
