Job Description

Your Opportunity:

This position is part of the Overdose Prevention Site providing harm reduction and supervised consumption services in Red Deer. These services are part of an evidence-based, recovery-oriented system of care that supports prevention, harm reduction and treatment for individuals living with substance use challenges. The Overdose Prevention Site provides a place where people can use drugs in a monitored, hygienic environment to reduce harm from substance use while offering wrap-around services and referrals to services such as housing and treatment (e.g., opioid agonist therapy, detox, income support). As the Primary Care Provider (PCP), you will provide support to clients coping with substance use disorder and will work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team of Nurses, Paramedics, Client Care Assistants and Peer Support Workers. The role includes physical and mental health assessments, delivery of harm reduction supplies, supervised consumption clinical interventions (e.g. overdose response), naloxone distribution, health education and support, and referrals to other health & social services. Other duties may include distribution of safer sex and drug use supplies, and basic wound care. You will provide safe, quality patient centered care while reflecting the shared vision and values of AHS. As a community partner, you will also provide information and education about the program to various stakeholders, families, and clients. This position also works closely with other services in supporting and coordination of care.

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: Overdose Prevention Site/Addiction & Mental Health
• Primary Location: Red Deer MH and Comm Hlth Ctr
• Location Details: As Per Location
• Multi-Site: Not Applicable
• FTE: 0.00
• Posting End Date: 05-JUN-2023
• Employee Class: Casual/Relief
• Date Available: 15-MAY-2023
• Hours per Shift: 11.08
• Length of Shift in weeks: Varies
• Shifts per cycle: Varies
• Shift Pattern: Days, Evenings, Nights, Weekends
• Days Off: Other
• Minimum Salary: $27.86
• Maximum Salary: $35.17
• 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:

Experience working with diverse marginalized populations. Experience in addictions and/or emergency services and medical experience. Knowledge of harm reduction and its principles. Employer-provided training in Non-Violent Crisis Intervention. Knowledge of and ability to apply the principles of trauma informed care in all interactions with clients. It is requirement that the incumbent is physically able to respond to behavioral/clinical emergencies that may occur anywhere onsite. Preferred Qualifications:

Be self-directed and exercise independent decision making, sound judgment and critical thinking skills to respond quickly and appropriately to the changing priorities. Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively maintain collaborative working relationships with the broader team. Prior experience working at an Overdose Prevention Site is a definite asset.

Please note:

All postings close at 23:59 MT of the posting end date indicated.

Security Screening:

A satisfactory criminal record check and/or Vulnerable Sector Search is required prior to your first day of work. Additionally, all employees have an ongoing duty to disclose any charges or convictions that may occur during their employment with AHS.

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