Paramedic - Netcare 911

Provide quality patient care aligned to the scope of practice. Represent Netcare 911 as a true brand ambassador by upholding the Netcare values of care, dignity, truth, participation and compassion.

Promote improved operational performance and patient experience through quality delivery of services and patient interaction, by subscribing to the highest level of integrity and professionalism.

Engage relevant stakeholders to ensure that operational efficiencies and on-scene management is coordinated to improve patient outcomes.

KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Patient assessment, management and customer care
• Adherence to HPCSA protocols
• CPD compliance 
• Accurate administration and record-keeping
• Self-management and development 

• Quality assurance to maintain work standards and integrity of data reporting
• Effective control of vehicle and equipment
• Compliance to Health and Safety Regulations
• Compliance with company policies and standard operating procedures
• Stakeholder management 
• Operational coordination of Netcare 911 resources on scenes
• Coaching and mentoring of operational EMS employees
• Assist with medication ordering, management and security of medication movement

SKILLS PROFILE

EDUCATION

• Current registration with the Professional Board of Emergency Care at the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as a Paramedic (CCA / N. Dip) or Emergency Care Practitioner (BTech/BHSc) 
• Hold a valid PrDP and a valid Code B drivers licence

WORK EXPERIENCE

• >1 Year post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment (beneficial).
• Paramedic levels of placement will be dictated by years of operational experience, qualification and proof of activity  by submission of a portfolio of evidence

KNOWLEDGE

• Technical skills related to pre-hospital emergency medical care qualification
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal relationship skills
• Ability to effectively manage stress
• Conflict resolution 
• Ability to coordinate resources to achieve goal congruence
• Computer literacy would be beneficial
• Adequate driving skills related to the emergency response setting

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