Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Medi Clinic; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Medi Clinic is seeking a newly qualified Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP) for Potchefstroom, South Africa. The role involves delivering critical care, ensuring operational preparedness for emergencies, and administering patient care aligned with clinical guidelines. Ideal candidates must have a Bachelor's in Emergency Medical Care and familiarity with EMS environments. Competitive salary based on experience, with potential for additional clinical training during probation.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP or similar EMS experience required.
• Additional training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines may be required during probation.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent critical care based on clinical judgment.
• Ensure operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.

Skills

Proficiency in English

Computer literate

Knowledge of HPCSA guidelines

Education

Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care

Job description

ER24 Potchefstroom| Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 30/07/2025
Number of positions: 1
Recruiter name: Natalie Williams
Reference number: 62366
Workplace Type:On-site
Permanent

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile

MAIN PURPOSE OF JOB

To deliver excellent critical care within the operational environment based on sound clinical judgment, current evidence, and to display clinical leadership with ER24.

KEY RESPONSIBILITY AREAS

Oversee and ensure operational readiness for emergency calls

Administer patient care in line with scope of practice

Market and maintain a positive public image for ER24

Provide basic shift administration services

REQUIRED EDUCATION

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION: Bachelors of Technology (Btech) Emergency Medical Care or Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

DESIRED EDUCATION: Successful completion of training related to Clinical Practice Guidelines published by the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be advantageous. If not compliant with the clinical practice guidelines at the time of application you will be required to complete this training during your probation period if successful in your application.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience

DESIRED EXPERIENCE: Previous EMS Operational experience

REQUIRED JOB SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Facilities, travel routes and demographical area
• HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Application of best practice
• EMS environment
• Proficiency in the English language (written and verbal)
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office)
• Patient Report Forms

All applicants will be considered, with the understanding that preference will be given in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of Mediclinic Southern Africa, as well as internal applicants/employees that meet the minimum requirements.

Please note if you are an internal employee on a fixed term contract please apply using an external candidate profile and not your employee profile