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Here you will find a wide range of roles available in ambulance member services and related organisations and companies.

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First Aid Sales and Restock Officer

St John NT

 

DARWIN LOCATION

St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. operates the Territory’s Ambulance service. We are the leading provider of First Aid training services and the home of a large Volunteer First Aid network.

 

We are looking for a switched on and dynamic person to work on a Full-Time basis in our St John NT retail store as a First Aid Sales and Restock Officer, you will be operationally savvy and excel in providing customers with exceptional support and a consistently memorable customer experience.

Duties include:

·         On-site and in-house restocking of First Aid Kits as required in response to Customer enquiries and St John Ambulance generated bookings.

·         Travel to and from client sites for the restocking and supply of first aid products.

·         Managing incoming customer inquiries.

·         Quoting, invoicing, packaging and freighting orders as required.

The ideal applicant will have:

·         Demonstrated experience in customer service

·         Proven track record in sales, service and performance

·         Strong merchandise disciplines

·         Strong team player who enjoys working in a team

·         Great communicator who is confident with customers and operations

·         Able to demonstrate flexibility and innovation in reacting positively to changing work demands

·         Current NT Driving License

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Clinical Hub Doctor

Hato Hone St John

Closing Date: 4th August 2024

    Company Description

    Ko wai mātou - About us: 

    Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives. 

    Job Description

    • Christchurch or Auckland opportunity  
    • Brand new role to Hato Hone St John 
    • Part time or Fulltime opportunities, on a 12-month fixed term contract 

    He aha te tūranga - About the role: 

    Introducing an exciting new position as a Clinical Hub Doctor.,  The objective is to improve patient outcomes, ensuring we respond appropriately and safely to 111 callers by providing clinical assessments by telephone or using video technology and definitive treatment where possible. It is important that those who need an immediate ambulance are prioritised, and our lower acuity callers receive appropriate care and are navigated to a more appropriate health care setting where practical. This position involves performing advanced secondary clinical triage for our less urgent patients (specifically those categorized as orange and green calls), as well as managing referrals from our Clinical Hub to ensure patients receive optimal care. 

    You will join a team of call handlers and dispatchers who manage the initial calls and a multidisciplinary team of paramedics and nurses who are also providing advanced secondary clinical triage. 

    The Clinical Hub Doctor may support our clinical team by conducting additional assessments for cases where patient care could benefit from their expertise, potentially leading to decisions on alternative transport or direct treatment i.e by issuing a prescription or a referral to another community health provider such as a physiotherapist. The core responsibility of the Clinical Hub Doctor, however, is direct patient interaction. 

    This role at Hato Hone St John (HHSJ) Clinical Hub aims to provide expert secondary triage, guidance, and referrals. By delivering clinically informed advice and culturally sensitive care tailored to the health needs of individuals and their whanau, this position contributes to improved patient outcomes and community wellness throughout Aotearoa. 

    Hato Hone St John has an established structure to provide clinical support to its paramedic staff via our three Deputy Clinical Directors (Medical specialists) who also provide on-call support to our clinical hub. The expectation is that you will have a strong working relationship with the medical team. 

    Qualifications

    Ko wai koe - About you: 

    To be successful in this role, you will need to have: 

    • Specialist registration with the Medical Council of New Zealand. 
    • Experience in working in urgent care or emergency medicine in New Zealand 
    • Ideally have experience in providing telehealth consultations to patients. 
    • Current Annual Practicing Certification with the Medical Council of New Zealand. 
    • Hold appropriate medical indemnity insurance. 
    • An ability to practice Autonomously: Evaluating, diagnosing, and managing patients within defined parameters, including prescribing medications when necessary. 
    • An ability to perform effective clinical triage: Facilitating accurate patient prioritization to ensure timely treatment and reduce unnecessary emergency department visits. 
    • The ability to work as part of a team Working closely with our Clinical Hub teams to enhance clinical decision-making for patients with lower acuity needs. 
    • Competence in using health technology to consult with patients and to maintain accurate clinical records.   
    • strong verbal and written communication skills. 
    • Understanding and respect for the principles of Te Tiriti o Waitangi within healthcare settings 

    Additional Information

    Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply 

    Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 4th August 2024. 

    For further information please contact Letitia O'Loughlin on 0272271900 or Letitia.oloughlin@stjohn.org.nz for a confidential discussion. 

    At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work. We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we’re committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs. 

    E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rereketanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou i ngā whakaaro rereke, kia mahi pai i roto i ngā hāpori katoa. Ko ta mātou nei haepapa, kia hangaia tātahi āhuru mōwai mā tātou, kia mahi haumaru ai. 

    If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process 

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    Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

    Ambulance Victoria 

    Closes 10th March 2025

    Ambulance Victoria (AV) is a recognised world leader in pre-hospital emergency care and is currently recruiting full time Advanced Life Support (ALS) Qualified Ambulance Paramedics to join our innovative and professional team.

    Becoming a member of the Ambulance Victoria team, you'll enjoy a professional working environment that recognises the importance of a work/life balance.  Our team is focused on cultural change to support continuous improvement, with exciting times ahead for us, aiming to provide even greater targeted pre-hospital care to all Victorians.  You will also enjoy benefits such as salary packaging, defined benefits superannuation and supported career growth.

    Are you ready to apply?

    •Are you an Australian or New Zealand citizen or the holder of an unrestricted working rights visa?

    •Are you prepared to work anywhere in the state of Victoria?

    •Are you willing to undertake rotating shift work including morning, afternoon and night shift inclusive of public holidays and weekends?

    •Do you hold a full driver's licence or have you held a probationary P2 licence  for at least one year?

    •Are you a qualified ALS Paramedic (or equivalent) within a service recognised by the Council of Ambulance Authorities

    If you answered yes to all of the above questions, we want to hear from you!

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    Qualified Ambulance Paramedic

    St John WA 

    Closes 1st August 2024

    Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?  

    For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

    As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

    St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

    Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

    • 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  

    • 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  

    • 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

    The Opportunity

    St John WA have multiple opportunities available for qualified and experienced Ambulance Paramedics.

    Our Paramedics are courageous, caring, confident and patient and put themselves on the front-line of pre-hospital medical care every day, making life changing decisions. Our Paramedics work collaboratively with the broader St John WA organisation and other health care and emergency service organisations to provide quality, patient centred care to the Western Australian community.

    Please note, due to operational demands successful applicants will be rostered to and required to work in the South Metropolitan area. Applicants that reside outside of this area will be expected to travel to these locations.

    Upon successful offer of employment, candidates will be required to obtain a light rigid licence and participate in the required immunisation program.

    Candidate Eligibility and Criteria

    To be considered candidates must have;

    • completed a degree in Paramedicine from a recognised AHPRA approved programs of study course provider or recognised international education provider;
    • professional registration with the Paramedicine Board of Australia, or willingness to obtain;
    • Minimum of 2 years' recent on road experience (within the past 12 months) with a recognised jurisdictional ambulance service as a paramedic, ESSENTIAL;
    • hold a drivers license with no restrictions and no more than 6 demerit points if an Australian drivers licence, or equivalent; and
    • Proof of Australian Working Rights are no longer required as part of the application process.

    Please note, we are now accepting applications from candidates who do not currently have Australian Working Rights. Candidates will need to meet visa eligibility requirements, including age and qualifications, as outlined by the Department of Home Affairs.

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    Community Educator

    Hato Hone St John

    Closes 28th July
    • Northland / Whangarei, New Zealand
    • Part-time
    • Primary Location: Northland
    • Contract Type: Fixed Term Part Time

    Company Description

    Ko wai mātou - About us:

    Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885. As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.

    Job Description

    He aha te tūranga - About the role:

    Whātuia te Waiora - Weaving Wellbeing supports Year 7 and 8 tamariki to use their strengths and weave positivity into each day. 

    This powerful programme helps them to understand their strengths, build positive relationships, and develop resilience and confidence to navigate their world. Details of this role:

    • 24 hours per week (with days to be arranged with the successful candidate)
    • Northland/Whangarei based - travel to centres/schools/kura is required
    • Start date of Monday 14 October
    • Fixed-term position until July 2025

    Qualifications

    Ko wai koe - About you:

    To be successful in this role, you will:

    • Have a genuine passion for working with tamariki
    • Being wiling and able to travel (must hold a full NZ drivers licence)
    • Understand and appreciate different cultures and diverse learning styles
    • Have excellent time management and organisation skills
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    SAAS MedSTAR Retrieval Registrars (Multiple Vacancies)

    SA Ambulance Service

    Bringing your experience in a critical care medical discipline, you will work with a small team including an experienced Retrieval Paramedic or Nurse colleague to provide the highest level of emergency medical patient treatment and transport to critically ill or injured South Australians through immediate response either by helicopter, rapid response road vehicle or turbo prop fixed wing aircraft.

    You will also provide immediate care to patients in inter-facility transport and retrieval environments and you may also participate in patient retrieval and repatriation utilising jet fixed wing and commercial airlines.

    Demonstrating independent and autonomous experience in the initial management of acutely ill and injured patients, you will require the ability to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team assembled in the pre and inter-hospital setting to address urgent and emergency health responses. Excellent communication skills with a focus on problem solving and conflict resolution will be essential.

    You will be supported and mentored prior to independent retrieval operations through ongoing teaching, training, audit and quality assurance activities and have the opportunity to gain experience operating as a member of a high functioning and experienced team of professional emergency medicine Physicians/Consultants, Paramedics and Nurses.  

    To be successful, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine: Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and will be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as Medical Practitioner and satisfy mandatory registration requirements in accordance with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA).  You should also be enrolled in an advanced critical care training program (Emergency Medicine, Anaesthesia, Pre-hospital Care, Intensive Care or equivalent

    The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check valid within 12 months of Application. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref:865913

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    Emergency Medical Dispatcher

    Queensland Ambulance Service

    Closing Date - 27th March 2025

    Various Regions; Various Operations Centres; Various locations
    • The purpose of the EMD role is to receive emergency calls, provide essential prearrival advice, dispatch QAS resources and coordinate patient transport movements for the Queensland community.
    • The EMD role requires a high level of judgement and decision making ability whilst:
    • typing proficiently, including accurate recording of incident details;
    • operating complex computer systems within a multi-screen computer environment;
    • employing both assertiveness and empathy when speaking to the caller;
    • triaging incoming calls for assistance utilising a systematic script in order to determine the likely severity of the patient
    • dispatching and managing multiple resource responses simultaneously;
    • maintaining a high level of situational operational awareness;
    • continually reflecting on operational practice; and
    • maintaining fitness for duty

    We are seeking applicants who, within the context of the role responsibilities, possess the following key attributes:

    Communication & Relationships:

    • Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills including active listening, assertiveness and empathy.
    • Ability to employ strategies to successfully de-escalate highly emotive callers/situations.
    • Demonstrated ability to work as an effective member of a collaborative team and assist fellow team members toward the achievement of required performance objectives and customer
      service outcomes.
    • Strong customer service commitment demonstrated through professional attitude and behaviour

    Learning & Development:

    • Ability to rapidly acquire an understanding of the highly technical aspects of the role and all relevant QAS policies and procedures.
    • Ability to self-reflect and incorporate feedback to continually develop personal capability and professional practice.
    • Demonstrate an ongoing commitment to education through a proven record of tertiary study, vocational education or work relevant courses.

    Problem Solving Ability & Resilience:

    • Ability to apply reasoning, analytical and problem solving skills in a calm manner, to assess a patient's emergent needs and determine an appropriate course of action using existing resources.
    • Awareness of own personal triggers and limitations and a commitment to employ personal coping mechanisms to manage stress and pressure whilst maintaining operational performance.
    • Ability to manage stress and maintain performance under pressure without a negative impact on self or others

     

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    District Operations Manager

    St John WA 

    Closes 28th July 2024

    Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

    For more than 130 years, St John WA has been a cornerstone of support in Western Australia connecting with community through education, training and care.  

    As a trusted not-for-profit, the organisation’s unwavering mission is to serve humanity and build resilient communities which we do through a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of all team members – paid and volunteers alike - working together to support wellbeing and health for every Western Australian.  

    St John WA is powered by team members who have a strong sense of belonging and purpose and combined we are a leader in pre-hospital care and related products with revenue of about $500 million across 17 different services, and a team of 8500 including 3500 paid team members and 5000 volunteer team members.   

    Last year, we connected with 1.2 million Western Australians including:  

    • 340,000 people through first aid training, education and engagement,  
    • 362,000 people who received care close to where they live and work,  
    • 410,000 received trusted transport and emergency care when they needed it most.   

    A job to be proud of:

    St John WA have an exciting opportunity to join the Emergency Steam as a District Operations Manager on a permanent full-time basis. You’ll be part of a highly skilled, committed and collaborative team that together provide crucial and highly valued services to the rest of the organisation.

    The District Operations Manager is accountable for the effective leadership, budget, people management and performance of ambulance stations and teams within a designated district. This position will work Monday to Friday reporting into the relevant General Manager. We have multiple opportunities to work as a District Operations Manager across Western Australia and are recruiting for the following locations:

    Urban & Coastal Operations

    • Urban North
    • Urban South
    • Coastal South (Bunbury)

    Rural & Remote Operations

    • Northwest (Broome or Karratha)
    • Midwest (Geraldton)
    • Wheatbelt South (Narrogin)
    • Goldfields (Kalgoorlie)
    • Great Southern (Albany)

    As multiple locations are available, please indicate your preferred location/s as part of your application, listing from most preferred location to least preferred. Please do not list any locations you would not accept an offer of employment for.

    What you’ll do: 

    • Maintain responsibility of operational resources, including vehicles, equipment, and personnel (paid and unpaid) to ensure optimal deployment and utilisation.
    • Work collaboratively with Resource Planning to develop resource plans and budgets to support operational objectives and strategic priorities.
    • Participate in annual budgeting processes and manage allocated budget and resources within set parameters, ensuring resources across the district are meeting operational requirements.
    • Lead change programs and projects/initiatives related to the district and prepare business cases for consideration of the Executive team.
    • Participate in emergency management, preparedness and response operations and planning for major events.
    • Contribute to robust, practical business continuity and emergency management plans that respond to identified needs within the district and ensure seamless service delivery.
    • Inform planning to meet changing demands, ensuring effective engagement with internal and external stakeholders and colleagues.
    • Ensure asset plans outlining ambulance service centre locations will meet future community and response time needs.
    • Build effective relationships with external stakeholders, including local committees, health providers, emergency services, etc.
    • Where appropriate/relevant, work closely with the volunteer team to deliver key volunteering objectives and initiatives.
    • Partner with internal teams to build the capability of the district workforce through recruitment programs, reward and retention programs, capability uplifts and skills improvement.
    • Be active within the district and visible to all team members, i.e., spend time with crews on the road to understand their challenges and seek to improve their work environment.
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    Communications Officer

    St John WA 

    Closes 11th August 2024

    Do you want to work for an iconic Western Australian organisation committed to changing lives and making a difference to your community?

    St John WA is a well renowned not-for-profit organisation whose vision and purpose is to serve humanity and build resilient communities.

    With over 130 years of experience, the culture at St John WA is underpinned by a strong team spirit, camaraderie and the collaboration of employees and volunteers working together to change lives, while creating a powerful sense of belonging, where our people want to work.

    This combined with over 2800 permanent team members, 6000 volunteer team members and annual revenues of $500 million, makes St John WA the industry leader in the provision of pre-hospital care and related products in Western Australia. Each year we attend in excess of 275,000 people across the state, treat 350,000 patients at our primary health centres and teach over 330,000 people life-saving first aid skills.

    Communications Officer

    Are you ready to begin your journey to a highly challenging and rewarding career?  Your calm instructions to emergency (000) calls could make the difference between life and death.

    It takes a special person to change lives as a St John WA Communications Officer

    Our Communications Officers are based within our State Operations Centre which operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week located in Belmont or at our Northern hub in Wangara.

    The State Operations Centre is responsible for receiving all ambulance emergency (000) and non-emergency calls made within Western Australia. The role of our Communications Officers is to deliver pre-arrival instructions, including first aid advice, before the arrival of an ambulance.

    Information is often obtained from callers experiencing high levels of anxiety and emotion due to the nature of their current circumstances. In these situations call control and communicating in a calm and assertive manner is paramount.

    The opportunity

    Once successful you will be offered full-time employment with St John WA and to prepare you for this life-changing role you will commence a comprehensive induction and training program, working towards a certificate of competency in Ambulance Communications.

    You will need to be prepared to undertake shift work, comprising of 12 hour days from 7 am to 7 pm and nights 7 pm to 7 am, on a rotational basis.

    *Please be advised that there are two available intakes dates - 6 January 2025 and 28 April 2025* 

    For more information about the Communications Officer position at St John WA, please visit stjohnwa.com.au/changelives

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    Paramedic Opportunities

    Wellington Free Ambulance

    Closes 31st August 2024

    Why join Wellington Free Ambulance

    We are the one and only paramedic service for Wellington and Wairarapa, and the only Paramedic service in the country who are free. 

    We are proud of the place we hold in our community, and the high-quality, leading-edge patient care that our people deliver every day.  As well as emergency paramedic care, we provide patient transfer services; have paramedics who are part of the Life Flight crew and rescue squad, plus operate the 111 clinical communications centre for our region. We respond on average to around 57,000 emergency incidents per year. 

    We consider ourselves to be the best little ambulance service in the world, with an awesome team around 400 staff and over 80 volunteers who cover from Cook Strait to just north of Waikanae on the Kapiti Coast, and across to Mt Bruce in the Wairarapa.   Being this size means when you join you do become part of our whanau and you really do make a huge impact for our community!  

    If you would like to learn more about our great place to work, please visit Wellington Free Ambulance’s website www.wfa.org.nz . You can also see more about our fantastic organisation by viewing our page on https://www.facebook.com/wellingtonfreeambulance/

    What our Paramedics do

    Our paramedic crews respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s their job to work quickly and help by providing world class, compassionate care to our community across Wellington and Wairarapa.

    As a Paramedic you will be required to provide the highest possible standard of patient care in a consistently efficient, effective and professional manner. This role provides leadership within their assigned authority to practice, ensuring that professionalism and clinical excellence are always modelled and maintained, in all situations and interactions.

    We are seeking qualified Paramedics who have previously worked as a Paramedic with an Authority to Practice – whatever experience you have we would welcome your application! 

    ***Great news for our overseas applications – Paramedics are now on the Green List here in New Zealand!

    What this means for you?

    This allows people with job offers to apply under the fast-track Straight to Residence category which can allow applicants to enter New Zealand with residence from the outset. The changes for Healthcare workers will come into effect on 29th of May and Straight To Residence applications for these occupations can be submitted from this date.

    We are an Accredited Employer so you will still be able to apply if your stay is likely to be temporary. Read more about this here

    See more about the creative Capital of New Zealand, the night life, café culture and easy access to outdoor activities in these websites below:

    Home - WellingtonNZ.com

    Outdoors - Wellington City Council

    Top 10 things to do in Wellington | 100% Pure New Zealand (newzealand.com)

    Or you might want to explore the outdoors right on your doorstep in the Wairarapa. The Wairarapa can offer walking and cycling trials with minimal distance to travel from home, boutique shopping,  and a number of vineyards to visit on your day off. Find out more about it here:

    Live and Work in the Wairarapa - Tourism information from Destination Wairarapa (wairarapanz.com)

    What we can offer

    It goes without saying you will get fulfilment from your work and a sense of pride knowing that you are working for a not-for-profit that is an iconic part of the Greater Wellington region. We also have more benefits to joining including:

    • For those applying outside of New Zealand – we are offering financial assistance up to $5,000 NZD (max) towards your relocation costs**
    • Acknowledging the impacts of shift work, WFA is committed to offering a variety of shift patterns suited to differing needs and ensuring welfare of staff. This includes a ‘Day Vehicle’ option where shifts are between 8:30 – 16:30, Monday to Sundays (hours capped at 32 per week).
    • Competitive salary (starting at $39.50 gross hourly rate) and generous compensation for overtime, including leave conditions that provides you with a block of scheduled leave every 3 months
    • Ability to earn additional shift pay and allowances on top of base pay
    • Annual reimbursement of your Annual Practicing Certificate (APC)
    • Our service operations cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week.  As a Paramedic the normal rostered cycle is four consecutive shifts on (two-day shifts, followed by two night shifts), followed by four consecutive shifts off.  This means you are rostered to work an average of 42 hours per seven days, or 48 hours per eight days.
    • Staff benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to great discounts at several supportive businesses across our region

    Note: ** upon acceptance of offer - having met all employment terms and conditions, reimbursed upon submission of receipts related to relocation to Wellington from outside Greater Wellington region.

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