Primary Care Paramedic (Calgary)

Primary Care Paramedic (Calgary)

09 Nov
|
Recovery Alberta
|
Calgary

09 Nov

Recovery Alberta

Calgary

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) will function as the health care provided on a rapid response team responding to opioid related emergencies in the community surrounding the SMCHC. This position is responsible for providing health care interventions in either the community setting, or within a health care facility. This role includes comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, clinical interventions (e.g. overdose response), naloxone distribution, health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. The Recovery Response Team services are offered at, or out of the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre. As a Primary Care Paramedic (PCP), you will provide emergency health care services as part of a rapid response team supporting individuals experiencing opioid-related emergencies in the community surrounding the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre (SMCHC).
Under the direction of the Program Manager, you will deliver patient care in community settings and health care facilities. Responsibilities include conducting comprehensive physical and mental health assessments, providing clinical interventions such as overdose response, distributing naloxone, delivering health education and support,



and connecting individuals with appropriate health and social services. Chumir Health Centre. Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2022) Unit and Program: Primary

Location:
Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Length of Shift in weeks: 16 Shifts per cycle: 55 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights Days Off: As Per Rotation Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2022) Unit and Program: Primary

Location:
Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre Multi-Site: Not Applicable Employee Class: Regular Full Time Hours per Shift: 11.25 Length of Shift in weeks: 16 Shifts per cycle: 55 Shift Pattern: Days, Nights Days Off: As Per Rotation Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACoP) as Primary Care Paramedic. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support
- Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP).test taken no more than six months from the application date. 1-2 years' experience in addiction and mental health, emergency, or shelter setting. Valid Class 5 driver's license. Recent experience in mental health and/or addictions and harm reduction and/or emergency department.

📌 Primary Care Paramedic (Calgary)
🏢 Recovery Alberta
📍 Calgary

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