EXPRESSION OF INTEREST - Registered Paramedics & Ambulance OfficersSt John Ambulance SA is a Health and Medical Services provider for many of South Australia's largest venues such as Adelaide Oval, Adelaide Entertainment Centre and Adelaide Showground.
In addition to this, St John Ambulance SA is the chosen provider for many major events on the SA calendar including Schoolies Festival, VALO Adelaide 500 and WOMAD.
For over 135 years, St John Ambulance SA has supported the South Australia community to help save lives and build community resilience to improve the safety and healthcare for all South Australians.
In addition to Health & Medical Services, St John Ambulance SA also provides community care, is a licensed non-emergency ambulance patient transport service, delivers nationally accredited first aid training, and is the largest provider of first aid products and equipment.
THE OPPORTUNITY You could be working in the Medical Centre at the Schoolies Festival, getting amongst the crowds at WOMAD, working at the iconic Adelaide Oval at a football match or crewing a Patient Transport Ambulance – no two days are the same in our team!
Due to growth in the event sector, we are seeking to grow our pool of casual staff for immediate work at events, mass gatherings and venues across Adelaide and South Australia.
ESSENTIAL CRITERIA: Intensive Care Paramedics Unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a ParamedicCurrent ATP as an Intensive Care Paramedic (or equivalent) with an Australian statutory serviceRecognised qualification in Paramedicine Intensive/Critical Care with recent experience at this levelExperienced Paramedics Unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a ParamedicCurrent Authority to Practice as a Paramedic with an Australian statutory ambulance serviceRelevant experience in a non-statutory setting of minimum 2 years and must hold current ALS certification (or be willing to obtain)Equivalent overseas experience as deemed appropriateParamedics Unrestricted registration with AHPRA as a ParamedicAre in a graduate year (first year post university)Undertaking a Paramedic Internship program with a statutory ambulance serviceParamedic working in non-statutory setting with less than 2 years experience and/or does not hold ALS certificationAmbulance Officer Certificate IV in Health Care or equivalentDiploma of Emergency Health Care or equivalentCurrent Authority to Practice as an Ambulance Officer (or however equivalent titled) with an Australian statutory serviceExperience as an Ambulance Officer (or however equivalent titled) in a non-statutory settingABOUT YOU – Ideal candidates will demonstrate: Excellent customer service and interpersonal skillsExcellent personal presentationHigh level of resilience and initiativeExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAbility to work in a team environment and autonomouslySound clinical knowledge relevant to experience and learningHOW TO APPLY APPLY NOW via Seek with your CV and cover letter expressing why you are suited to the position.
Due to the large number of applications, please refrain from making phone enquiries regarding this opportunity.
St John SA does not accept calls from recruitment agencies.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: St John SA care about keeping children and young people safe.
Positions available are offered on a casual basis with shift times varying across the week and weekend.
Casual wages & penalties are dependent on qualifications and experience.
St John SA values diversity in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Employment is dependent upon a Criminal History check that St John finds satisfactory and a current Working with Children Check.
Your application will include the following questions:
Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)?Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment? #J-18808-Ljbffr