Location:Bateau Bay NSW
Reference Number:262200
Purpose of Position
ICPs
provide a high standard of out of hospital, acute and non-acute,
clinical care to manage medical emergencies which may include minor
injuries, sudden illness and casualties arising from emergency
situations.
ICPs are the senior clinical member of the team responding to emergency calls, providing clinical leadership to paramedics. This position makes high level clinical decisions in varied and complex environments to provide lifesaving treatment and stabilisation, including transport of people to hospital or referral to an appropriate care pathway. ICPs work collaboratively within a team, the broader health care system and emergency services to provide holistic, quality and safe patient centred care to the public.
ICPs perform a range of advanced patient treatment regimes which are underpinned by detailed anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to increase their capacity to make complex clinical decisions.
ICPs are the senior clinical member of the team responding to emergency calls, providing clinical leadership to paramedics. This position makes high level clinical decisions in varied and complex environments to provide lifesaving treatment and stabilisation, including transport of people to hospital or referral to an appropriate care pathway. ICPs work collaboratively within a team, the broader health care system and emergency services to provide holistic, quality and safe patient centred care to the public.
ICPs perform a range of advanced patient treatment regimes which are underpinned by detailed anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology to increase their capacity to make complex clinical decisions.
This
advertisement is intended for current NSW Ambulance employees only. If
you are interested in applying for a Paramedic or Control Centre role
with NSW Ambulance, please visit our website for further details
http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/Employment.html
About Us: http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/about-us.html
Employment Conditions:
• The successful applicant will be appointed under the terms and conditions of the Operational Ambulance Officers’ (State) Award.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake relief duties at other centres should the need arise.
• The successful applicant will be required to maintain a Certificate to Practice.
• Successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance development plan.
• The successful applicant will be required to carry out general ambulance duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory conduct and services check, which includes referee/supervisor check, a review of sick leave, review of service check register, ability to undertake full duties of the position and clearances from the Professional Standards and Conduct Unit, Ambulance Education Centre and Infection Control.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• No Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• No entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefits (TEB).
About Us: http://www.ambulance.nsw.gov.au/about-us.html
Employment Conditions:
• The successful applicant will be appointed under the terms and conditions of the Operational Ambulance Officers’ (State) Award.
• The successful applicant will be required to undertake relief duties at other centres should the need arise.
• The successful applicant will be required to maintain a Certificate to Practice.
• Successful applicants will be required to enter into a performance development plan.
• The successful applicant will be required to carry out general ambulance duties.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory conduct and services check, which includes referee/supervisor check, a review of sick leave, review of service check register, ability to undertake full duties of the position and clearances from the Professional Standards and Conduct Unit, Ambulance Education Centre and Infection Control.
• An eligibility list may be created for future vacancies.
• No Ambulance accommodation is provided.
• No entitlement to Transferred Employees Benefits (TEB).
Selection Criteria
Demonstrated excellence in clinical care and operational procedures and practice.Demonstrated
commitment and ability to undertake rigorous self-directed continuous
learning and professional self-development relevant to the position.
An effective high level of verbal and written communication skills, as well as, a good understanding of contemporary computer systems and systems specific to the paramedic work environment.
Demonstrated experience in operating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and decision making skills. Ability to self-critique and improve own performance.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills including providing guidance, advice and direction to Trainee Paramedics, Paramedic Interns, Paramedics, Trainee ICPs, Volunteers, Community First Responders and other staff as directed.
Demonstrated experience in implementing ‘Our Values’ and promoting a respectful workplace through the support of other staff.
Must be a Paramedic with a current Certificate to Practice at a minimum clinical level of ICP.
An effective high level of verbal and written communication skills, as well as, a good understanding of contemporary computer systems and systems specific to the paramedic work environment.
Demonstrated experience in operating effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with limited supervision.
Demonstrated initiative, problem solving and decision making skills. Ability to self-critique and improve own performance.
Demonstrated leadership and mentoring skills including providing guidance, advice and direction to Trainee Paramedics, Paramedic Interns, Paramedics, Trainee ICPs, Volunteers, Community First Responders and other staff as directed.
Demonstrated experience in implementing ‘Our Values’ and promoting a respectful workplace through the support of other staff.
Must be a Paramedic with a current Certificate to Practice at a minimum clinical level of ICP.
Contact Person
Susan Dorahy
Contact Number
0418505083
Closing Date: 19/07/2015
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