07 Nov
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Avenue.io
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Alberta
Respond to opioid-related emergencies as a Primary Care Paramedic with the Recovery Response Team at Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre.
Under the Program Manager, this full time PCP provides emergency health care in community settings and health care facilities. The work includes assessments, overdose response, naloxone distribution, health education, support, referrals, and basic wound care. Services operate at or from SMCHC.
Key Responsibilities: Respond to opioid-related emergencies with the rapid response team
Conduct comprehensive physical and mental health assessments
Provide clinical interventions, including overdose response
Distribute naloxone and deliver health education
Connect individuals with health and social services
Requirements: Complete an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program
Maintain active Alberta College of Paramedics registration
Hold current Basic Cardiac Life Support certification
Complete the required F.A.R.E. evaluation within six months
Bring addiction, mental health, emergency, or shelter experience
Apply Primary Care Paramedic expertise, overdose response, and harm reduction knowledge within Calgary’s Recovery Response Team.
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📌 Opioid Response Primary Care Paramedic (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta