Paramedic

Netcare; Bloemfontein; Remote; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Netcare Pelonomi Private Hospital in Bloemfontein is seeking a qualified Paramedic to join our onsite emergency team. You will provide pre-hospital care, administer Advanced Life Support, and coordinate with hospital staff to ensure seamless patient handover.

The role requires current HPCSA registration as Paramedic, CPD compliance, and the ability to respond within the required times. Overtime and leave paperwork are managed by the Operations Manager.

Qualifications

• Current HPCSA registration as Paramedic (CCA / N. Dip EMC / Dip EMC).
• CPD compliance and updates per HPCSA guidelines.
• Experience in emergency care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Respond to emergency calls within specified times and provide ALS as per HPCSA protocols.
• Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness and perform daily checks.
• Accurately document patient information and drugs used; hand over to hospital staff per protocol.
• Complete administrative duties and ensure proper record-keeping and overtime documentation.

Skills

Paramedic registration

Education

Current HPCSA Paramedic registration

ACLS, PALS, ATLS beneficial

Job description

## ParamedicApply: Onsite: CHM trading as Pelonomi Private Hospital: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 19, 2026 (5 days left to apply): JR109135**We provide meaningful careers that connect people with purpose.****We are united by a common purpose of providing the best and safest care; and by our shared values of Care, Truth, Participation, Compassion and Dignity.****Netcare invites you to be part of our journey.**To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality patient management within the Organisation.**KEY WORK OUTPUT AND ACCOUNTABILITIES****CONSISTENCY OF CARE** **Administrative Duties*** Complete all the company and legal documentation essential in the completion of your duty, and ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager for filing (action)* Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit* Complete E - Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated Complete any and all paperwork required for overtime worked and leave required* Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager**Quality Improvement*** Quality assurance to maintain work standards, integrity of data reporting* Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Advanced Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations* Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended* Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis* Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible* Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance* Submit to involvement in community projects if required* Required to have the necessary knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per your training and qualification, and familiarize yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the**HPCSA*** Required to adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you* Vehicle and Equipment* Ensure the effective control of equipment in the Department as per set guidelines* Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift on Geopal, and to report such discrepancies to your Operations Manager* Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week.* Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working conditions in accordance with manufacturers’ details* Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen ’to management.* Ensure that all rechargeable equipment is kept serviceable* Maintain rechargeable batteries.* Update contents check lists accordingly* Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and, in your possession,**Health and Safety*** 10 Compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements* Ensure compliance with Compensation for Occupational Injuries & Diseases Act requirements and report all injuries sustained on duty immediately to the Operations Manager, Call Centre.* Ensure that all public areas in the Netcare 911 premises are kept neat and tidy at all times.* Act in the manner conducive to basic safety regulations whilst on duty* Ensure safe and considerate driving techniques at all times whilst in control of the company vehicle* Ensure that the scene of an incident is safe to approach and if not, make such a scene safe according to the regulations in your specific level of emergency care training* Ensure reporting of any unusual occurrence of company importance, whilst on duty, to the Operations Manager immediately.* Wear the appropriate protective gear on each scene as necessary* Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible**Patient Care*** Required to respond to all emergency calls within one minute and all non- emergency calls within three minutes, unless you inform the emergency call contact centre immediately of an adequate reason why you are unable to do so* Be an ambassador to the company by always displaying compassion and empathy towards your patients, their family members and friends* Keep family members informed about patient treatment* Hand all patients over to hospital staff as per protocol* Wear protective gloves when treating or transporting all patients* Respect the confidential nature of the information patients share with you even after their death* Be courteous and professional when interacting with patients.* Accurately document all patients’ information and valuables* Ensure drug registers are filled out when appropriate drugs have been administered* Ensure regular drug stock counts are conducted**TRANSFORMATION OF OUR SOCIETY** **Self-Management and Development*** Identify self-development needs in terms of job requirements and career progression and bring these to the attention of the immediate manager* Formulate action steps to close the gap between the ideal and actual state of competence* Share knowledge with relevant team members.* Follow agreed upon (authorised) action steps until desired competence is achieved* Be punctual and behave appropriately to the business environment* Meet deadlines**Customer satisfaction*** Ongoing Customers satisfaction according to set standards* Be a model of excellent customer service, ensuring that all customers experience excellent and satisfactory interaction at all time* Listen with empathy while remaining professional at all times**SKILLS PROFILE** **EDUCATION****Essential*** Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as a Paramedic (CCA / N. Dip EMC / Dip EMC)* Currency with the HPCSA CPG updates.**Preferred*** An education or qualification in business management would be beneficial* Current registration in ACLS, PALS and ATLS would be beneficial**WORK EXPERIENCE****Preferred*** 4 Years of post-graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial* Relevant computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)**KNOWLEDGE**Essential* Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS*** In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.**NETCARE VALUES AND BEHAVIOURS****Netcare Values**At Netcare, our core value is care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.* At Netcare, our core value is **care**.* We care about the **dignity** of our patients and all members of the Netcare family.* We care about the **participation** of our people and our healthcare partners in everything that we do.* We care about the **truth** in all our actions.* We listen with empathy and respond with acts of **compassion** in all interactions with our patients and their families.**The Netcare Way**Netcare is committed to providing quality care. Our basic service standard holds us accountable for the below seven behaviours which you will be accountable to uphold:* **Respect** - I always greet everyone to show my respect.* **Identity** - I always wear my name badge to show my identity.* **Dignity** - I always treat others with consideration and humility to uphold dignity* **Care** - I always act in the best interest of Netcare and others to show I care* **Compassion** - I always listen with empathy and respond with kind action to show my compassion* **Appreciation** - I always say thank you to show my appreciation.* **Diversity**- I always embrace diversity to strengthen inclusivity and belonging.Join the team committed to providing the best and safest health and care.