Advanced Care Paramedic
- Red Deer, AB, Canada
Full-time
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About Calian
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Casual, Full Time
Position Overview
Calian is seeking experienced and skilled Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) 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
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
Perks and benefits
At Calian, we help organizations overcome obstacles, manage risks, and drive progress. Since 1982, we’ve grown from a small consulting firm into a trusted global company across defence, space, health, nuclear energy, public safety, and government.
We create innovative solutions that tackle complex challenges and help organizations and communities stay resilient, informed, and connected. If you’re driven by purpose and energized by solving real-world challenges, we want you on our team.
Job Type: Casual, Full Time
Position Overview
Calian is seeking experienced and skilled Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) 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.
- Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics
- Valid ACLS certification
- Experience dealing with mental health and addictions
- Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance
At Calian, we do not use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to screen or evaluate candidates. AI tools may support backend administrative tasks, but they do not influence hiring decisions. All evaluations and decisions are made by real people on our recruitment team and hiring managers. All applicants are reviewed and only those chosen for an interview will be contacted by our recruiting team.
Perks and benefits
- Competitive salary
- Casual and full time contracts available
- Comprehensive Health and Dental Benefits Package for applicable full time positions
- Onsite access to gym facilities (certain locations only)
- Onsite training provided
- Career progression opportunities
More about this job
Responsibilities
Support access to Alberta Health Services’ Virtual Opioid Dependency Program for people arrested or detained in Red Deer by making referrals, administering medication as directed, and assisting with opioid- or addiction-related calls. Conduct community outreach and client follow-up, support programming and case management, and submit bi-monthly metrics reports.
Requirements
Applicants must be licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics and hold valid ACLS certification. Experience with mental health and addictions is required, along with successfully passing an enhanced security clearance.
Skills
- Advanced Paramedic Care
- Intravenous Medication Administration
- Mental Health Support
- Addiction Support
- Opioid Dependency Referrals
- Case Management
- Client Follow-Up
- Community Outreach
- Emergency Response
- Reporting
- ACLS Certification
Benefits
- Health and Dental Benefits
- Onsite Gym Access
- Onsite Training
- Career Progression Opportunities
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Healthcare
- Social Services
- Security & Safety
Keywords
- Advanced Care Paramedic
- Alberta College of Paramedics
- ACLS Certification
- Virtual Opioid Dependency Program
- Opioid Dependency
- Addictions
- Mental Health
- Intravenous Medication
- Medication Administration
- Cellblock Referrals
- Police Calls
- Paramedic Services
- Community Outreach
- Client Follow-Up
- Case Management
- Metrics Reporting
- Enhanced Security Clearance