Community Paramedicine - Moose Jaw

TL;DR

Community Paramedicine - Moose Jaw (Community Paramedicine): Providing independent primary clinical care and community-based health services for youth through the HOMEBASE Integrated Youth Services model with an accent on mental health, addiction support, early intervention, and care coordination. Focus on conducting clinical assessments, developing care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary providers, and improving access to services for vulnerable populations.

Location: Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Part-time casual position of up to 16 hours per week, with assigned shifts, standby, and irregular hours.

Company

hirify.global Health Services West operates integrated primary health care, ambulance, mobile integrated health, community paramedicine, and related health service programs across Canada.

What you will do

• Provide independent primary clinical care and direct patient services in the community.
• Identify health needs and risks, conduct initial psychological interviews and assessments, and develop and monitor care plans.
• Support youth experiencing mental health, addiction, physical health, and care coordination needs.
• Collaborate with HOMEBASE staff and interdisciplinary partners across health, social, justice, education, and community services.
• Maintain and operate ambulances and related equipment in line with patient needs, public safety, and applicable protocols.
• Participate in safety initiatives, reporting, documentation, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

• Current registration or eligibility for registration as a Primary Care Paramedic with the Saskatchewan College of Paramedics, with good standing and required provincial licensure.
• Valid Saskatchewan Class 4 Driver's License or equivalent, current ITLS and CPR C for Health Care Providers, criminal record check, and driver's abstract must be submitted with the resume.
• Graduation from a recognized Community Paramedic Program or willingness to complete the required training.
• Experience with vulnerable populations, persons with disabilities, community care, interdisciplinary teams, program development, and case management.
• Ability to work all assigned shifts, exercise independent clinical judgment, maintain confidentiality, and perform physically demanding duties.
• English required; French is not required.

Nice to have

• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention training.
• Suicide risk assessment and violence risk assessment training.
• French language skills and knowledge of local community health care needs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Teams, Google Drive, and electronic medical record systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Work within a collaborative, multidisciplinary Mobile Integrated Health and Integrated Youth Services environment.
• Benefits may include extended health coverage, dental and prescription coverage, paramedical services, critical illness, life and disability insurance.
• Matching RSP contributions of up to 7%.
• Opportunities for professional development, education, training, and community involvement.
• Work includes indoor clinical settings, shift work, standby, possible overtime, and exposure to communicable diseases or potentially violent patients.