Remote Site Paramedic - Pooling

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

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate an understanding of all key clients' contractual agreements
• Provide acute health care to clients in a remote setting to the standards set out by International SOS policies and procedures
• Organize and support aero‑medical evacuations in liaison with Sydney Alarm Centre
• Provide on‑call services for afterhours triage with referral to Site Medical Officer
• Refer to other health professionals as appropriate to seek expert advice
• Refer for diagnostic tests as appropriate to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan
• Compliance with Privacy Law
• Perform health monitoring as agreed to client requirements
• Assist the client to be compliant with all relevant regulations and statutory requirements in order to minimize the company's risk exposure and liabilities
• Where appropriate, provide advice and guidance to managers and supervisors on occupational health and return to work policies and procedures
• Assist client to identify appropriate resources, information and support necessary to provide a safe work environment
• Work closely with site Ambulance Drivers in upskilling and maintaining the ambulance condition and equipment
• Administer drugs, immunizations etc. as per Medical Director orders
• Liaise with all parties involved in the injury management of employees onsite
• Ensure effective communication with internal and external customers and stakeholders to ensure the services are timely, tailored, effectively utilized and better than competing providers

About You

Required Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of emergency equipment and procedures
• Valid driver's license
• Good communication and interpersonal skills with a propensity for teamwork

Computer Skills

• Report writing

Additional Competencies Include

• Punctuality and good attendance
• A customer service commitment at all times
• Ability to work as part of a professional team and ensure a high level of trust and integrity within team

Required Work Experience

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

Required Qualifications

• Current state registered paramedic
• Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (desirable)
• ACLS compulsory and ATLS (desirable)
• Valid Authority to Practice
• Valid Certificate of Medical Registration

Required Languages

• English

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care