Primary Care Paramedic

Position Overview

Calian is seeking experienced and skilled Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) to facilitate access to the Alberta Health Services Virtual Opioid Dependency Program (VODP) by individuals who have been arrested or detained in Red Deer.

Responsibilities

• Attend Cellblocks to assist with referrals to the VODP
• Administer medicine as directed by the VODP team including Intravenous medicine
• Assist with calls for police and or paramedic service where opioids/addiction are involved
• Patrol and interact with community members to pro-actively make referrals to the VODP
• Make follow-up contact with VODP clients to assist with programming and case management
• Provide bi-monthly metrics reports

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics
• Experience dealing with mental health and addictions

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance