The Supervised Consumption Service Medical professional under the direction of the Clinical Lead of SCS, provides supervision to those actively consuming substances within a Mobile Supervised Consumption Service (MSCS) unit. This position requires a harm reduction approach and includes the completion of pre-and post-consumption assessments, the distribution of harm reduction supplies and providing substance consumption related education to program clients. The MSCS medical staff will act as a first responder, taking the lead during emergencies both within the unit and outside in the immediate surrounding area.
Northreach Society is a progressive, non-profit organization actively engaged in changing the conversation surrounding drug use, people who use drugs, homelessness, HIV and vulnerable populations. As a team member, you will gain knowledge in the following areas: HIV, hepatitis C and other sexually transmitted infections; Naloxone; Supervised Consumption Services; sex-trade and survival sex; substance use; homelessness; LBGTQ supports; comprehensive sexual health; harm reduction supply distribution; supportive housing; and community support networks. You will also be part of a supportive team that encourages personal and professional growth.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Providing substance consumption related education (vein care, overdose prevention).
- Monitoring of clients actively consuming substances.
- Vital sign assessments and interventions.
- Adverse event management (Naloxone administration, oxygen, CPR).
- Ensure all operations within the SCS comply with requirements set by Health Canada and the Province of Alberta.
- Maintaining records and documentation.
- Provide basic wound assessment and treatment.
- Complete referrals.
- Distribute harm reduction supplies (needles, condoms, naloxone) and related education.
Qualifications:
- Completion of one or more of the following programs, and registered under appropriate Albertan licensing body: PCP or ACP or RN or LPN or RPN
- Criminal record with vulnerable sector check required.
- Valid driver’s license with a clean driver abstract.
- Valid BLS Level C.
- Experience working with diverse marginalized populations.
- Experience in public health/ addictions and/or emergency services.
- Ability to work independently and supervise others.
- Knowledge of harm reduction and its principles.
- STBBI education, prevention, and treatment knowledge.
- Knowledge of addiction and mental health.
- Ability to respond effectively in emergency situations.
- Strong sense of ethics and the ability to handle sensitive or private information with tact and discretion.
Working conditions:
Working for Northreach Society requires employees to be physically mobile. Candidate must be able to lift and carry objects, be on feet and/or walk for long periods of time, as well spend significant periods of time performing administrative duties. As the Supervised Consumption Site is a mobile unit, staff must be comfortable working in a smaller space in close proximity to clients and other staff. Staff will also be comfortable working with intoxicated individuals and responding to drug poisonings.
The Details:
Position – SCS Medical Professional
Union – Non-Union
Base Location – Wapiti House, Grande Prairie
FTE: Full Time
Vehicle Requirement: Yes
Compensation: Based on Experience and Education
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Holidays
- Rotating shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: In person
