ABOUT RADIUS COMMUNITY HEALTH & HEALING (FORMERLY BOYLE MCCAULEY HEALTH CENTRE)

Radius Community Health & Healing provides interdisciplinary, person-centered primary health care to vulnerable Edmontonians with complex needs. Through primary care and health promotion, Radius improves the quality of life and well-being of individuals who face multiple barriers to accessing health services. Radius achieves this by providing the highest standard of evidence-informed and client-focused inter-professional care.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current registration with a professional college (CLPNA)
• Current CPR (Mandatory)
• Vulnerable sector check and suitable criminal record check (Mandatory)
• Experience with marginalized populations (e.g. homeless serving sector, social service agencies) is an asset
• Non-violent crisis intervention is an asset

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Able to balance numerous demands and conflicting priorities, strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Ability to demonstrate patience and understanding for those with substance misuse and mental health disorders
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge of de-escalation techniques
• Strong computer proficiency and experience with MedAccess EMR an asset
• Understanding of trauma-informed care
• Must be able to operate within a harm-reduction model of care
• Understanding of cultural awareness
• Ability to walk long distances and be on feet all day in a variety of weather conditions.
• Ability to lift up to 20 kg

LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

Radius respectfully acknowledge that we are located within Treaty 6 territory, and Metis Nation of Alberta Region 4. We acknowledge this land as the traditional home for many Indigenous Peoples including the Cree, Blackfoot, Metis, Nakota Sioux, Dene, Saulteaux, Anishinaabe, Inuit, and many others whose history, languages, and cultures continue to influence our vibrant community

In collaboration with the healthcare team, HPs provide the following services:

• Maintain a quiet, safe space for service users
• Build relationships with service users
• Provide referrals to support services
• Provide education and counselling on safer drug use, harm reduction, and sexual health
• Provide overdose prevention education and Naloxone training for take-home Naloxone kits
• Manage drug poisoning emergencies