Primary Care Paramedic

Calgary Zone RA, Calgary, Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
New
Emergency Medical Services
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REC00005759
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6 hours ago

Your Opportunity:

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. Other duties may include basic wound care. The Recovery Response Team services are offered at, or out of the Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre.

Description:

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. You may also provide basic wound care as required. Recovery Response Team services are delivered at, or operated out of, the Sheldon M. Chumir Health Centre.

Classification: Primary Care Paramedic (2022)
Union: HSAA Prof/Tech
Unit and Program: Recovery Response Team
Primary Location: Sheldon M Chumir Health Centre
Location Details: As Per Location
Multi-Site: Not Applicable
FTE: 1.00
Posting End Date: 12-NOV-2026
Employee Class: Regular Full Time
Date Available: 30-NOV-2026
Hours per Shift: 11.25
Length of Shift in weeks: 16
Shifts per cycle: 55
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights
Days Off: As Per Rotation
Minimum Salary: $33.67
Maximum Salary: $42.51
Vehicle Requirement: Driver's License, Vehicle Provided
Required Qualifications:

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). Completion of the Functional Abilities Recruitment Evaluation (F.A.R.E.) test taken no more than six months from the application date. Verification of results may be conducted through Lifemark. For more information or to book your evaluation, please visit www.lifemark.ca/alberta-health-services.

Additional Required Qualifications:

1-2 years' experience in addiction and mental health, emergency, or shelter setting. Valid Class 5 driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Client Centered counseling and education, particularly with people who use drugs and alcohol. Working with people who use drugs and/or people living with HIV/HCV. Working with diverse populations. Recent experience in mental health and/or addictions and harm reduction and/or emergency department. Strong knowledge and experience responding to opioid poisonings.