Qualified Paramedic
Remuneration: 84656.08 - 88082.12
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM23443
NSW Ambulance:
NSW Ambulance is a mobile health service provider with a long and proud service history to the community of NSW. We specialise in the provision of emergency and non-emergency, pre-hospital health care, retrieval and specialist transport services, major event planning and response, as well as community education. Our service is over 4000 strong and operates from over 300 locations across the state of NSW.
The Role:
Applicants must hold a current Certificate to Practice or be currently undertaking the necessary and relevant training and work experience as determined by NSW Ambulance to become a Paramedic.
Applicants must also be currently registered or eligible for registration with the Paramedic Board of Australia.
This position provides front line out of hospital care, medical retrieval and health related transport for sick and injured people in an emergency and non-emergency setting, accurately assessing and documenting patients’ health and medical needs to determine and implement appropriate paramedical care in line with NSW Ambulance policies and procedures.
This position requires a NSW Working With Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children's Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Service NSW website https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/services/working-with-children
Appointment to this position is subject to a satisfactory conduct and services check including referee/supervisor check, a review of National Police check and review of the Service Check Register. A review of excess annual and sick leave, PDP status, ability to undertake full duties of the position and clearances from Professional Conduct & Integrity Unit, Ambulance Education Centre and Infection Control.
This application is for a Statewide and locations will be advised based on operational demand.
Applicants may be required to participate in pre-employment drug testing and to meet the requirements of the Drug and Alcohol policy.
Map of Sectors:
How to Apply:
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- Credentialing Application Form
- Evidence of Mandatory Vaccinations
- Evidence of Residency (Australian Citizen/Permanent Resident)
- A complete full Driving History (Must have a Full and Unrestricted Licence and willingness to acquire LR licence)
- Paramedic Qualifications, current Certificate to Practice or Authority to Practice or HCPC Registration (for UK Paramedics), Paramedic Scope of Practice and Letter of Service from current/previous Ambulance employer
- Evidence of Paramedic Registration from the Paramedic Board of Australia
- Credentialing Application Form
Salary and Benefits:
Award based salary increments, paid in line with award adjustments
An organisation that champions Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Enjoyed discounted gym rates, health and wellness coaching, free vaccinations and take advantage of a range of free training and talent programs for your professional development
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
Generous salary packaging options to help you increase your take home pay: Up to $9k for living expenses + $2.6k meal entertainment + novated leasing.
Superannuation contributions of 11.5%
Shift allowances and leave loading
Rotating roster including weekends and public holiday
Diverse career options across metropolitan and regional NSW
Our Commitment:
NSW Ambulance is committed to achieving a diverse workforce and strongly encourages applications from women, First Nations people, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, refugees, people of diverse genders and sexuality, and people with a disability.
It is the responsibility of all staff to ensure NSW Ambulance is a workplace free from bullying, discrimination and harassment (including sexual harassment). All staff must behave in a respectful and acceptable manner. Staff must report and respond appropriately to any instances or perceptions of bullying, discrimination, harassment or other unacceptable behaviour. NSW Ambulance takes all complaints seriously and endeavours to resolve them in a manner which is trauma-informed, efficient, fair and confidential. Managers are required to implement actions that prevent or minimise the risk of unacceptable behaviours, ensuring bullying, harassment and victimisation are identified as early as possible and responded to and effectively managed. The consequences for employees who engage in inappropriate behaviour are serious and could result in the termination of a person’s employment.
- Applicants must hold all required certifications, licences, registrations and qualifications (including but not limited to current Certificate to Practice, registration as a paramedic, and a current NSW Driver Licence) and undertake necessary and relevant training and work experience as determined by NSW Ambulance.
- High standard of clinical care and knowledge to provide effective out of hospital patient care in diverse situations.
- Clinical reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills to assess patient’s needs and review patient health care records in determining best care alternatives. Listening, oral and written communication skills to collect record and convey clear, concise and accurate information in the completion of patient health care records and written reports, by radio, telephone and in person.
- Computer literacy with demonstrated ability to learn and operate new and existing electronic patient records, data terminals etc.
- Planning and organising skills to effectively manage own time and prioritise workload, with the ability to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure without negative impact on self or others.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team environment to support the completion of team goals and ensure the continuity of patient care within the NSW Health system.
- Integrity, empathy and respect for ethical and professional standards including patient confidentiality and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive matters.
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For role related queries or questions contact Recruitment on AMBULANCE-ParamedicRecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 31 March 2025
