Primary Care Paramedic

Position: Primary Care Paramedic - 2025499
Location: Saint-Leonard

Job Information

BARGAINING UNIT:  NB Union – Specialized Health Care Professionals

COMPETITION NUMBER:  2025499

POSITION TITLE:

Primary Care Paramedic

LOCATION:

Saint-Leonard, NB

STATUS:  Part time permanent

HOURS OF WORK:  Rotating days and nights, weekends, and statutory holidays. Subject to change due to operational requirements.

ANTICIPATED

START DATE:

As soon as possible

SALARY RANGE:  As per collective agreement

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT:  Written and spoken competency in one of the two official languages (English or French) is required and spoken competency in the other official language is required.

CLOSING DATE:  This competition will remain open until filled.

Duties of Position
Clinical expectations and responsibilities for  Primary Care Paramedics  are based on the current National Occupational Competency Profile (NOCP) for Primary Care Paramedics, Paramedic Association of New Brunswick registration requirements as well as Ambulance NB policies, procedures and protocols.

Our paramedics provide medical support to patients on scene and en route to hospitals. Given the unpredictability of clinical presentations in the field, they are skilled in emergency techniques and well-versed in various medical treatments. “First on scene” in times of crisis, they don’t leave until the job’s done.

If you’re a new graduate from a post-secondary program in paramedicine or have working experience outside the province of New Brunswick, ANB has a standardized process for selecting top candidates to fill Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) positions. Conducted several times a year, the Selection Process consists of a comprehensive assessment to determine your level of qualification to work for our organization.

Required Qualifications

You are entitled to work in Canada (Canadian citizenship, permanent resident status or work permit)

Must demonstrate the ability to work efficiently as a member of the team and be able to work all shifts as assigned, maintaining a good attendance record

Must have a high regard for confidentiality and patient safety

Primary Care Paramedic program/course of over six months;
If you do not have one and are interested in this career, here is a list of paramedic programs in Atlantic Canada,

Must be registered, active Paramedic with the Paramedic Association of New Brunswick;
If you are not currently registered in New Brunswick, please visit PANB at

Must have a valid New Brunswick Class 4 Driver's Licence (or equivalent)

Additional Requirements for Your Application

Current Resume and Cover Letter

A copy of your PCP diploma from an accredited institution

Proof of current registration with Paramedic Association of New Brunswick

Proof of completion of a Physical Abilities Test (PAT) specific to working as a paramedic within the last 12 months

Proof of valid CPR level C certification issued in the last 12 months

Photocopy of front and back of valid Class 4 driver’s license (or equivalent) with minimum one year driving experience

Driver's abstract; issued within the last 30 days

Copy of any valid Driver’s course certificate i.e. CEVO, VFIS or NS VSP or equivalent issued within the last three years

Criminal Record with Vulnerable Sector Check; issued within the last 30 days

Immunization Record (Tetanus Tdap) within the last 10 years, 2 MMR vaccines (Measles, Mumps and Rubella) or lab evidenced immunity, 2 Varicella vaccines (Chicken Pox) or lab evidenced immunity, 3 Hepatitis B doses and Lab evidenced immunity, TB Skin Test (2 step) and a 1-step in the last 12 months; if reactive a follow up chest x-ray). Please note, a meeting with our Employee Health and Wellness Consultant can be scheduled, to ensure that all vaccinations are up to date by the time an offer is made

Valid Official Language Assessments (oral assessment only) in both French and English from the Department of Post-secondary Education, Training and Labour. You can contact them at  Please take into account the additional time to receive your language assessment

Additional training and/or education is highly valued.

Ambulance NB is committed to the principle of equal opportunity in its employment practices and to providing an environment free from discrimination and harassment for all employees.

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