Employer: NSW Ambulance
Location: Various Metropolitan and Regional NSW
Trainee Paramedic
Location: Various Metropolitan and Regional NSW
Trainee Paramedic
NSW Ambulance Paramedics respond to Triple Zero (000) calls and
provide life- saving treatment to the community of NSW. They are one of
the health system’s greatest assets and are vital for delivering
effective out of hospital care.
This position provides front line out of hospital care, medical retrieval and health related transport for sick and injured people in an emergency or non-emergency setting. Paramedics accurately assess and document patient health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with NSW Ambulance policies and procedures.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics complete a rigorous training and education program to gain their initial qualification. Paramedics must engage in an on-going professional development program to maintain their Certificate to Practice – ensuring that their clinical and technical skills are of the highest standard and follow approved protocols, pharmacology and clinical procedures as per the medical standard.
To be a successful applicant for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:
Please click here for a copy of the role description.
What we can offer you:
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This position provides front line out of hospital care, medical retrieval and health related transport for sick and injured people in an emergency or non-emergency setting. Paramedics accurately assess and document patient health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with NSW Ambulance policies and procedures.
NSW Ambulance Paramedics complete a rigorous training and education program to gain their initial qualification. Paramedics must engage in an on-going professional development program to maintain their Certificate to Practice – ensuring that their clinical and technical skills are of the highest standard and follow approved protocols, pharmacology and clinical procedures as per the medical standard.
To be a successful applicant for this role, you must be able to demonstrate:
- An ability to abide by the accepted standards of conduct and performance.
- Computer literacy and use of web based programs.
- Planning and organising skills to effectively manage your time and prioritise workloads, with the ability to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure without negative impact on yourself or others.
- An ability to work autonomously and also to develop professional relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- An ability to communicate appropriately with integrity, empathy and respect for ethical and professional standards including patient confidentiality and sensitivity.
- An ability to apply work health and safety policies to safeguard self and others whilst undertaking the responsibilities of the role.
- Analytical capability to assess and evaluate a situation and determine appropriate action whilst also accepting responsibility for the impact of that action.
Please click here for a copy of the role description.
What we can offer you:
- The starting salary ranges from $56,155 to $58,858 and will be dependent upon recognised qualifications and relevant industry work experience
- Annual Leave: 6 weeks annual leave per year of service
- Generous Salary Packaging Options and other benefits
- Submit a current and relevant resume
- Provide the names of 2 referees . If you wish to have your clinical qualifications recognised, include a course lecturer or preceptor as your nominated referee.
- The selection process will involve online testing and face to face behavioural interview. You will be notified by the online testing provider of your username and password and provided with a link to access the online tests.
- Please click here for information about the Paramedic Recruitment and Selection Process and the required pre-employment clearances associated with this role.
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