Operational Emergency Care Practitioner

Medi Clinic; Potchefstroom; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare service provider in Potchefstroom is seeking a qualified Emergency Care Practitioner to deliver excellent critical care and maintain operational readiness. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's degree in Emergency Medical Care and ideally have EMS experience. The role requires proficiency in English, and familiarity with HPCSA guidelines. Competitive compensation is offered.

Qualifications

• Newly qualified ECP / Operational EMS experience.
• Compliance with clinical practice guidelines required.
• Previous EMS Operational experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational readiness for emergency calls.
• Administer patient care in line with scope of practice.
• Market and maintain a positive image for ER24.
• Provide shift administration services.

Skills

Facilities knowledge

HPCSA guidelines knowledge

Best practice application

EMS environment knowledge

Proficiency in English

Computer literate

Education

Bachelor's of Technology Emergency Medical Care

Bachelor Emergency Medical Care

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

ER24 Potchefstroom| Potchefstroom | South Africa

Closing date: 19/09/2025

Number of positions: 1

Recruiter name: Natalie Williams

Reference number: 63436

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