Job Title: Primary Care Paramedic
Based at: Edmonton, AB
Reports to: Senior Manager, Health Services
Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off. 2 rotations of days, 2 rotations of nights on an A, B, C, D platoon schedule. 0500-1700 or 1700-0500.
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OUR MISSION
Because of the life-changing gospel of Jesus Christ, Hope Mission exists to serve the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those in search of help, healing, and hope.
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Role Objective: To provide immediate emergency response and rapid assessment for clients within and immediately surrounding the shelter setting.
Required Qualifications:
- Completion of an accredited PCP program.
- Current licensure with Alberta regulatory body (ACP or equivalent)
- Current individual professional liability insurance (as per ACP license)
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Sign and adhere to the Hope Mission Statement of Faith
Key Responsibilities:
- • Attend and respond to medical emergencies within the shelter and surrounding property.
• Respond to high-acuity or emergent wellness checks in coordination with nursing staff.
• Provide high-quality care within your full scope of practice, following AHS or Hope Mission established protocols.
• Make timely transport decisions (within 15 minutes of patient contact) and coordinate with emergency agencies.
• Deliver trauma-informed de-escalation and provide emotional and spiritual support during crises.
• Complete documentation, including charting, referrals, and scanning/uploading records.
• Maintain emergency supply readiness, restock kits, and ensure secure clinical spaces.
• Contribute to staff education (e.g., Naloxone training), policy/procedure development, and spiritual care activities.
• Provide feedback on emergency response policies and engage in quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with the recovery coach to assist in referrals for frequent clients.
• Uphold and live out the Statement of Faith
Performance Expectations:
Annual reviews will focus on timeliness and quality of emergency care, collaboration with other staff, safety practices, accurate documentation, and participation in team development.
Other Requirements:
- Being a Christian Organization we require our employees to be in agreement and sign the Hope Mission Statement of Faith.
- Cover letter stating why you would like to work in a Christian organization.
- Must be legally entitled to work in Canada on a full-time basis.
- Able to provide Criminal Record Check with a Vulnerable Sector Search and a Child Intervention Record Check
- A letter of reference from a ministry or church is an asset
- Adherence to Hope Mission’s policies and procedures
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.