Primary Care Paramedic

Calian Group Ltd.; Regina; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking experienced Primary Care Paramedics to offer medical care within the Regina Police Detention Management Unit. Candidates must be licensed, possess CPR certification, and have experience with mental health. Responsibilities include assessing detainee health and providing emergency care. Successful candidates will work autonomously and must pass a security clearance.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with mental health and addictions.
• Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Document patient care findings.
• Respond to medical and mental health needs.
• Liaise with a multi-disciplinary team of clinicians.
• Provide emergency care and arrange transport to hospital.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Autonomy

Education

Licensed with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics

Valid CPR certification

Job description

Position Overview

Calian is currently seeking experienced and skilled Primary Care Paramedics (PCPs) to work within the Regina Police Detention Management Unit on a casual basis. Providing care to newly arrested individuals, the PCP 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, PCPs will work with Regina Police staff to provide medical care to detainees while ensuring detainee safety.

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 Saskatchewan College of Paramedics
• Valid CPR certification

•Experience dealing with mental health and addictions

Additional Requirements

•Must successfully pass an enhanced security clearance with Regina Police Services.