Alberta Health Services
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The Primary Care Paramedic (PCP) functions as a member of the AHS Addiction and Mental Health team, Community In-reach, providing direct client care in the community shelter and is an essential member of an inter-disciplinary, recovery orientated, health care treatment team. The PCP will provide direct nursing care and support in the shelter program that serves the homeless population within our city. Collaborating with other AHS teams and with shelter staff, the PCP will provide cohesive, client-centered care, focusing on a holistic approach. The PCP will have a strong functional knowledge of the effects of substances including opioids, stimulants and alcohol and community resources to support recovery. The PCP will build and sustain strong collaborative relationships with community partners and will complete referrals for recovery-oriented systems of care. This unique position will allow the PCP, in consultation with the manager, to create programming that will meet the complex needs of the shelter clients while also integrating with the shelter team. The PCP will use a trauma informed lens to provide non-judgmental care in the shelter setting. The PCP will provide client case management, complete wound care, administer medications as ordered, respond to suspected opioid poisonings and provide emergency nursing response to client needs in the shelter setting. The PCP will work as part of the AHS Community In-Reach team to ensure optimal client care is provided in the shelter setting.
Description:
As an Emergency Medical Technician, you will transport ill or injured patients from scenes of emergency and/or between facilities. This includes operating ambulances or other modes of transportation, assessing emergency scenes and patients. You may treat patients by administering minor medications, basic life support (BLS) airway adjuncts, and semi-automated defibrillation. You may also lead the BLS crew in delivering clinical care during patient transport or at emergency scenes. You will assist with ensuring that ambulances or other Emergency Medical Services (EMS) vehicles, such as transfer vans, are properly stocked and equipped. Alberta Health Services EMS requires the proof of the successful completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test via the certificate provided by the Lifemark organization for all applicants external to AHS or internal to AHS, who do not already hold a clinical position within AHS EMS (VESST, Clinical Educator, EMR, PCP, ACP and Community Paramedic). Your F.A.R.E. test must be completed six (6) prior to the date of your application. Alberta Health Services EMS may verify results with Lifemark to ensure the candidate has successfully completed the test. Please contact Lifemark at www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services to find more information on the F.A.R.E. test and how to book your evaluation.
- Classification: Registered PCP-Paramedic 2190
- Union: HSAA Facility PROF/TECH
- Unit and Program: Community In-Reach
- Primary Location: Red Deer 49th Street Community
- Location Details: As Per Location
- Multi-Site: Not Applicable
- FTE: 1.00
- Posting End Date: 17-JUN-2024
- Employee Class: Regular Full Time
- Date Available: 29-JUN-2024
- Hours per Shift: 11.08
- Length of Shift in weeks: 12
- Shifts per cycle: 42
- Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Weekends
- Days Off: As Per Rotation
- Minimum Salary: $28.42
- Maximum Salary: $35.87
- Vehicle Requirement: Not Applicable
Required Qualifications:
Completion of an accredited Primary Care Paramedic program. Active registration with Alberta College of Paramedics (ACP) as Primary Care Paramedic. Current Basic Cardiac Life Support – Healthcare Provider (BCLS-HCP). Must hold a valid Class 4 Alberta Operator’s Licence with no more than six (6) demerits. Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six (6) months prior to the application date.
Additional Required Qualifications:
3-5 years of experience working in Addictions and Mental Health, experience working with vulnerable populations. Physical ability to rapidly respond to emergencies in and around shelter setting including navigation of stairs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Wound care experience, case management experience, working knowledge of substances and working with clients with complex needs.
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