Community Paramedic

• Based in Wodonga (or Wangaratta)
• Part time 12-month contract 0.6 EFT
• Brand new community-based role

Are you a Paramedic looking for something different?

ABOUT US

Gateway Health is a community health service providing health and welfare services to individuals, families and communities across north east Victoria and parts of southern New south Wales. We are a not-for-profit Company limited by guarantee and a registered Community Health Service under the Health Services Act 1988 (Vic).

The organisation employs over 380 staff providing a range of primary health and community services across the Ovens Murray region in North East Victoria and parts of Southern New South Wales. Gateway Health serves all people, and is committed to improving individual and population health outcomes. We do this by providing health care and support to individuals and communities in times of need, and by actively working with our partners to address the social and environmental determinants of health.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Gateway Health are excited to be launching the new CP@ (Community Paramedic) program within Gateway Health. This is an innovative, place based approach to supporting community members who are disconnected from their community and the healthcare system.

The program will primarily focus on underserviced rural/regional areas and with the people who need the service the most. The CP@ program is a chronic disease prevention, management, and health promotion service. The aim of the CP@ is to support members of the community manage their health outside of the emergency setting.

A typical day will involve you:

• Conduct several evidence-based health assessments
• Provide referrals to primary care and community resources
• Assist clients in navigating the health care system
• Provide clients with tailored health education
• Engage participants in healthy lifestyle discussions
• Set health goals with participants

Internationally, the program has demonstrated a significant reduction in emergency call outs, improved management of chronic conditions, and improved empowerment and social connectedness for people engaged with this service.

Make a difference in the lives of our community while working in a professional, supportive and collaborative environment.

ABOUT YOU

We are currently seeking highly skilled Paramedics who have a strong clinical background and experience working within the community health industry. 

To be successful in this role you will bring with you:

•  A degree in Paramedic Practice
• Be registered as a Paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Agency (AHPRA).
• Excellent communication skills, in particular the ability to communicate sensitively in a cross-cultural environment.
• Proven clinical assessment skills

REMUNERATION

Community Health Centre (Stand Alone Services) Social and Community Service Employees Multi Enterprise Agreement 2022

Classification Level 5

GATEWAY HEALTH CULTURE

Gateway Health promotes a learning culture that encourages innovation and initiative and recognises our staff as our greatest asset. Gateway Health is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve within our community.

GATEWAY HEALTH BENEFITS

• Work within a supportive team environment
• Generous Not For Profit Salary Packaging A$15,900 tax free
• Flexible hours and arrangements, for a work-life balance that works for you
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development + ongoing training and support provided
• Free car parking
• Fitness Passport - a discounted workplace health and fitness program for you and your family
• Access to regular external supervision debriefing with Employee Assistance Program (EAP) support available as needed, together with Group Supervision and Wellness activities.
• Access to our free confidential counselling service through EAP for staff and their family
• Corporate health insurance cover to keep you healthy
• Access to annual vaccination program
• Discounted Health Insurance
• A suite of employee reward and recognition programs

For a confidential chat about the position please call Simon Donohoe on 0487 908 ***

Don’t meet every single requirement? At Gateway Health we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every selection criteria and/or qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

APPLICATIONS CLOSE SUNDAY 11th February 2024

Gateway Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to creating a workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We believe that a workforce that recognises and celebrates diversity will best meet the health and well-being needs of all people we serve including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples; people with disability, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse people, intersex people, people experiencing health inequalities, and culturally and linguistically diverse people.

Please Note - should you be successful, you are required to undergo a:

• Criminal History Check
• Working With Children Check
• Evidence of Vaccinations
• Proof of your eligibility to work in Australia (provide either - birth certificate, passport. VISA, etc)

If you have any support or access requirements, we encourage you to advise us at time of application. We will then work with you to identify the best way to assist you through the recruitment process.

All personal information will be kept confidential in compliance with relevant privacy legislation.