Ambulance Attendant (Casual)- Non-Emergency Patient Transport – Victoria

Medical Edge Australia; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Medical Edge Australia is seeking an Ambulance Attendant (Casual) to join our Non-Emergency Patient Transport team in Victoria. You’ll work on the road with an NEPT crewmate, assessing and caring for patients and ensuring safe, dignified transport.

This frontline role rewards practical clinical work, ongoing professional development and teamwork within an experienced NEPT unit. Diploma of Paramedical Science and 400 hours supervised practice are expected.

Qualifications

• Diploma of Paramedical Science or equivalent.
• 400 hours of supervised clinical practice.
• Relevant industry experience.
• Sound understanding of clinical assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology and deterioration recognition.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and record clinical observations.
• Provide ongoing care and monitoring during transport.
• Communicate clearly with patients, families and healthcare professionals.
• Safely operate NEPT vehicles and medical equipment.
• Respond to changes in patient condition and escalate appropriately.
• Complete accurate clinical documentation and patient records.
• Work closely with crewmate and the wider operational team.
• Maintain patient safety, confidentiality and professionalism.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Clear communication

Decision making under pressure

Teamwork (two-person crew)

Adaptability

Patient dignity and safety

Professionalism

Education

Diploma of Paramedical Science

400 hours supervised practice

Relevant industry experience

Job description

Ambulance Attendant (Casual) – Non-Emergency Patient Transport – Victoria

Put your clinical skills to work in a hands-on patient care role where no two days are the same.

Medical Edge Australia is looking for qualified Ambulance Attendants to join our growing Non-Emergency Patient Transport team.

This is a frontline clinical role for people who enjoy being out on the road, working directly with patients and using their training in a practical environment. You’ll work alongside another qualified NEPT crew member, assessing and caring for patients and ensuring they are transported safely, professionally and with dignity.

Why join Medical Edge Australia?

• Genuine clinical exposure, assess, monitor and care for patients throughout their journey

• Variety every shift, work across different patients, facilities and clinical presentations

• Work as part of an experienced NEPT team, alongside other qualified healthcare professionals

• Keep building your skills, with ongoing exposure to pre-hospital care and professional development

• Make a real difference, supporting patients who may be vulnerable, unwell or requiring assistance to access healthcare

• Opportunities to grow, as Medical Edge Australia continues to expand its operations

What you’ll be doing

As an Ambulance Attendant, you’ll be part of an operational NEPT crew responding to dispatched patient transport cases.

You’ll undertake thorough patient assessments, monitor patients throughout transport and provide appropriate clinical care within your scope of practice. You’ll also recognise deterioration or situations requiring a higher level of care and escalating appropriately.

Day to day, you’ll:

• Assess patients and record clinical observations

• Provide ongoing care and monitoring during transport

• Communicate clearly and compassionately with patients, families and healthcare professionals

• Safely operate NEPT vehicles and medical equipment

• Respond appropriately if a patient’s condition changes or deteriorates

• Complete accurate clinical documentation and patient records

• Work closely with your crewmate and the wider operational team

• Maintain the highest standards of patient safety, confidentiality and professionalism

The role requires strong clinical judgement, problem solving and the ability to remain calm and decisive when circumstances change.

Who we’re looking for

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys working with people and takes pride in delivering excellent patient care.

We’re particularly interested in candidates who are:

• Professional, calm and confident with patients

• Strong communicators who can explain clinical information in an easy to understand way

• Comfortable making decisions within their scope of practice

• Reliable and able to work effectively as part of a two-person crew

• Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic environment

• Committed to patient dignity, safety and confidentiality

• Physically capable of undertaking the patient and equipment handling requirements of an operational role

Essential qualifications

To be considered, you’ll need:

• A minimum Diploma of Paramedical Science, or equivalent qualification recognised by the Department of Health

• 400 hours of clinically supervised practice, as required by the Department of Health

• Relevant industry experience

You’ll also need a sound understanding of clinical assessment, anatomy and physiology, pharmacology, pathophysiology, medical terminology and the recognition and management of a deteriorating patient.

More than just getting patients from A to B

Non-Emergency Patient Transport is about much more than transport.

For many patients, you’ll be the person supporting them during an important, and sometimes difficult, part of their healthcare journey. Your ability to assess, reassure, communicate and provide safe clinical care matters.

If you’re looking for a hands-on healthcare role where you can use your qualifications, work with a great operational team and continue developing your experience in pre-hospital care, we’d love to hear from you.

We have our Group Interview being held Tuesday 6th of October, 6:00-9:00 pm. Other dates TBC

Recruitment process

• This recruitment drive consists of the following aspects:

• Online Application via Seek

• Face-to-face interview

• Prior to being offered a position, applicants will need to provide the following,

• Pre-Employment Medical Check

• Valid Employment Working with Children’s Check

• Police Check obtained within three months of applying. Must note role as Patient Transport (at a minimum)

• Proof of full immunisation history required for NEPT work including (but not limited to) Covid-19, current flu vaccine and Hep B.

Medical Edge Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as an organisation that regularly works with children, Medical Edge believes that all children have the right to be emotionally and physically safe at all times. Medical Edge is committed to identifying, mitigating and managing risk to children through a preventative and risk management approach.