Clinical Paramedic Advisor

2 weeks ago


Wellington, Wellington, New Zealand Wellington Free Ambulance Full time

Introduction:


Bring your specialist knowledge to our Clinical Communications Centre working in a mixture of paramedic road and clinical hub shifts.


Description:

This is a permanent role based in our Clinical Communications Centre (CCC) reporting to the Clinical Hub Manager.


You will need to possess strong communication skills to engage effectively with staff at different levels of seniority, to explain to others, rationales, options, advice in an easy-to-understand manner (written, verbal and telephone based).

Exceptional communication skills are one of the key success factors as CPA's provide advice to the CCC dispatcher, TMC and re-triage calls to manage incident responses safely and appropriately.

What we can offer


It goes without saying that you will gain fulfilment from your work as you help to save lives, and a sense of pride knowing that you are working for a not-for-profit that is an iconic part of the Greater Wellington and Wairarapa region.


As well as this the role offers:
$44.89 hourly rate (base) plus Kiwisaver Ability to earn additional shift pay and allowances on top of base pay
Free carparking on site whilst on shift work
Additional staff benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccinations and great discounts at several supportive businesses across our region
Full on-the-job training and fantastic career progression opportunities
Opportunity to work for a fun, friendly and supportive team of like-minded individuals

About us


We are proud to be the only paramedic service in Wellington and Wairarapa region, and the only ones in the country who are free.

It's great to be part of such a critical valued service for our region.


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 providing emergency paramedic care, we have paramedics who are part of the Life Flight crew and rescue squad, as well as operating the 111 clinical communications centre for our region and providing patient transfer services.

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 90 volunteers.

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


Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer with a focus on ensuring equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance.

We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being.

Skills and Experiences:

Who we are looking for

In addition, you will also need:
A Bachelor's Degree (BHSc) in Health Science (Paramedic) or equivalent Authority to Practice at Paramedic Level
A current Registration and Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) from Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council (or evidence of submission made)
A minimum of 12-18 months experience working in an emergency ambulance service frontline role (independent practice at paramedic level) is preferred
Well-developed communication skills including written, verbal and listening skills
Intermediate level Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook skills
Strong customer service skills, with the ability to relate comfortably and confidently to a diverse range of people
Strong resiliency, able to adapt to constantly changing environment with a positive and proactive attitude.
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