Intensive Care Flight Paramedic

Community Safety (Organisation site)
Gold Coast

Purpose of role
- Maintain comprehensive and accurate records of all interactions and outcomes, whilst preserving patient confidentiality, to ensure patient history and records of treatment are available for future reference.
- Work in collaboration within the broader LASN network and contribution to LASN performance targets and service delivery standards.
- Comply with the provisions of the Ambulance Service Act 1991 and all QAS policies and procedures as determined by the Commissioner, QAS and the relevant Industrial Awards and Agreements.

Intensive Care Flight Paramedics

- Maintain the aircraft and hangar with aircraft crews in accordance with QAS base specific Standards.
- Complete support and administration duties as directed by QAS/local helicopter rescue senior staff.
- Work effectively as a member of a small team ensuring the Pilot is promptly advised on all matters affecting the safety and effectiveness of the aircraft and,
- Carry out all duties and training in accordance with Civil Aviation Regulations and the local Helicopter Rescue Operations Manual and other relevant aviation regulations, policies and standards.

Mandatory Requirements
- Must have a minimum of a Bachelor Degree or Diploma in Paramedic Science (Ambulance); certification to practice as a Paramedic in Queensland; or equivalent qualifications, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, QAS.
- Must possess a Graduate Diploma in Intensive Care Paramedical Practice or equivalent qualifications, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner, QAS.
- Required to hold an open Queensland "C" Class Driver's Licence (for a manual motor car) prior to closing date for applications. (Interstate and International applicants must hold an equivalent licence at the time of applying and will be expected to obtain a Queensland Driver's Licence upon appointment).
- Intensive Care Flight Paramedics must successfully complete all Aero-medical training requirements with an agreed time frame.

Applications to remain current for 12 months.

Job details
Workplace Location Gold Coast
Job ad reference QLD/16015/13
Closing date 19-Feb-2013
Yearly salary $51690 - $65130
Fortnightly salary $1981.27 - $2496.43
Job duration
Contact person Paul Young
Contact details (07) 5547 3512

Are you the right person for the job?The Department of Community Safety is unique. It is the only entity in Australia that delivers high quality correctional, ambulance, fire, emergency and disaster management services through a single agency. This collaborative approach across the service and with key stakeholders delivers improved safety outcomes. We are passionate about people, and we offer you an organisational culture that values results, professional growth, workforce diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. You will work in an organisation that values community service, learning, safety, teamwork and results. You will be actively encouraged and supported as an individual and will have access to a range of flexible work options, an employee assistance program, excellent learning and development opportunities, and generous study assistance.

Further informationPlease ensure you download all attachments and follow the instructions on how to apply.
Documents
Further information about this job is available in the documents below.
Advertised Position Application Form (PDF, 559KB)

16015 13 - Applicant Informatin Kit (Word, 443KB)

16015 13 - Role Description (Word, 255KB)

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