Advanced Care Paramedic

Position Overview

Calian is currently seeking experienced and skilled Advanced Care Paramedics (ACPs) to work within the Calgary Police Arrest Processing Unit. Providing care to newly arrested individuals, the ACP will leverage their clinical skill set and scope of practice to provide comprehensive medical and mental health assessments to detained individuals and ensure proper follow up care based on assessment outcomes in a clinic-like setting. With a focus on ensuring detainees are medical fit to remain in cells, ACPs will work with Calgary Police staff to provide medical care to detainees while ensuring detainee safety.

Location

Job Type

We are seeking paramedics to join our team on a full time or casual basis.

Responsibilities

• Document patient care findings

• Respond to medical and mental health needs

• Liaise with a multi-disciplinary team of community clinicians and stakeholders

• Provide emergency care, and when necessary, arrange transport to hospital

• Must be able to work autonomously, have great communication skills, and be highly reliable

Qualifications

• Licensed and in good standing with the Alberta College of Paramedics

• Valid ACLS certification

• Experience dealing with mental health and addictions

Additional Requirements

• Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance with CPS.

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