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SalaryEmployment Type: Permanent Full Time
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21181What you'll be doingAcquire expertise through training, education, and work experience to deliver frontline out-of-hospital care, medical retrieval, and health-related transport for sick and injured individuals in both emergency and non-emergency situations. This involves accurately assessing and documenting patients' health needs, enabling the implementation of appropriate paramedical care in accordance with Ambulance policies and procedures.Paramedics are required to work shifts and are rostered according to demand to provide coverage and service delivery to the community of New South Wales 365 days a year on a 24 hour basis.Paramedics are first contact clinical care service providers delivering advanced, out-of-hospital, emergency and non-emergency care and specialist transport services. Paramedics work collaboratively with other NSW Ambulance clinical care providers and specialists and other health care and emergency services to provide quality, appropriate, and patient centered care to the public.Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, making significant clinical decisions which may include transporting patients to hospital, as well as utilizing alternative referral pathways to ensure the right treatment is afforded to patients in varied and often complex environments.
- Completion of an undergraduate degree in Para-medicine recognised by the Council of Ambulance Authorities and willingness and capability to undertake the necessary and relevant training and work experience as determined by NSW Ambulance to become a Paramedic.
- 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.
- Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and also to develop professional relationships and work collaboratively as part of a team.
- Ability to communicate appropriately with integrity, empathy and respect for ethical and professional standards including patient confidentiality and sensitivity.
- Applying 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.
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For role related queries or questions contact Ambulance Recruitment at AMBULANCE-ParamedicRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: Tuesday 16 April 2024
