Remote Site Paramedic: Acute Care & Aero-Med Evac Lead

International Sos; Durban; Remote; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an acute care paramedic to deliver health care services in remote settings. The successful candidate will have at least four years of experience, including aero-medical evacuation support. Responsibilities include administering care, organizing evacuations, and working closely with ambulance teams. Requires valid paramedic registration, advanced life support skills, and strong communication abilities. Competitive full-time position in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience as an acute care paramedic or registered nurse.
• Excellent emergency and advanced life support skills.
• Aero‑Medical evacuation experience is required.
• Excellent clinical skills to assess, diagnose and treat.
• Experience in rehabilitating injured workers.
• Familiarity with state worker's compensation legislation.
• Experience in training and development.

Responsibilities

• Provide acute health care to clients in a remote setting.
• Organize and support aero‑medical evacuations.
• Work closely with site Ambulance Drivers.
• Administer drugs, immunizations as per Medical Director orders.
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Emergency equipment knowledge

Good communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Customer service commitment

Education

Current state registered paramedic

Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

Valid Authority to Practice

Valid Certificate of Medical Registration

Job description

A leading healthcare provider is seeking an acute care paramedic to deliver health care services in remote settings. The successful candidate will have at least four years of experience, including aero-medical evacuation support. Responsibilities include administering care, organizing evacuations, and working closely with ambulance teams. Requires valid paramedic registration, advanced life support skills, and strong communication abilities. Competitive full-time position in KwaZulu-Natal, Durban.