Department of Health and Human Services and Tasmanian Health Organisations
Applications Close Friday, 15 February 2013.Salary$63,677 – $66,330 p.a
Tasmanian Ambulance Service Award, Intensive Care Paramedic Year 1 to Year 6 (Base).Position TypePermanent full-time and fixed term vacancies available in all regions statewide.LocationNorth/North West and South.
Duties - Attend to members of the community requiring clinical care and treatment via ambulance services. Deliver an advanced level of pre-hospital clinical care in accordance with accepted procedures and protocols for Paramedics with Intensive Care qualifications. Provide relief at outer-urban and Branch stations as required within established guidelines and working in accordance with the appropriate position description for the position being relieved. Complete all relevant documentation with respect to clinical services, training provided and changes to the working environment and equipment. Maintain constant contact with the State Communications Centre, in accordance with Ambulance Tasmania (AT) policies and protocols. Maintain a prescribed level of knowledge in advanced ambulance care practices, including contemporary skills and knowledge in advanced life support and the correct application of ambulance equipment. Provide feedback and guidance to paramedic students, paramedic interns and paramedics on their clinical performance, Maintain the allocated vehicle and equipment in a state of readiness at all times. Performing other duties as required in accordance with instructions from the Supervisor.
Essential Requirements -
Holds a Bachelor of Paramedic Science plus additional qualification and relevant work experience or other qualification approved by the Service.
Current Driver's Licence.
The Director, State Service Management Office has determined that the person nominated for this position is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
1) Conviction check in the following areas: a) Crimes of violence; b) Sex related offences; c) Serious drug offences; d) Crimes involving dishonesty; and e) Serious traffic offences.
2) Identification check.
3) Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Enquiries to Kevin Bate, Department of Health and Human Services and Tasmanian Health Organisations, phone (03) 6230 8588, email kevin.bate@dhhs.tas.gov.au.
You are encouraged to apply online (below) or forward your hard copy application quoting the vacancy number to: Recruitment Services, Human Resources, Department of Health and Human Services, GPO Box 125, Hobart, Tasmania, 7001
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