Remote Site Paramedic - Pooling

International SOS; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

International SOS is seeking a highly skilled paramedic/nurse with acute care experience to deliver remote health services and manage aero-medical evacuations. The role requires liaison with the Sydney Alarm Centre, afterhours triage, and adherence to privacy laws while supporting client occupational health needs.

Applicants should have state paramedic registration, ACLS/ATLS (desirable) and strong clinical skills to assess, diagnose, and treat, with experience in rehabilitation of injured

Qualifications

• Current state registered paramedic
• Graduate Certificate or Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety is desirable
• ACLS compulsory; ATLS, HUET and Winch desirable
• Valid Authority to Practice
• Valid Certificate of Medical Registration

Responsibilities

• Provide acute health care to clients in a remote setting to International SOS standards
• Organize and support aero-medical evacuations in liaison with Sydney Alarm Centre
• On-call services for afterhours triage with referral to Site Medical Officer
• Refer to other health professionals as appropriate for expert advice
• Refer for diagnostic tests to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan
• Ensure compliance with Privacy Law
• Monitor health per client requirements
• Assist clients to be compliant with relevant regulations to minimize risk
• Advise managers on occupational health and return-to-work policies
• Identify resources and support for a safe work environment
• Coordinate with site Ambulance Drivers to maintain equipment and readiness
• Administer drugs and immunizations as per Medical Director orders
• Liaise on injury management with involved parties
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders

Skills

Paramedic skills

Emergency care

Communication

Teamwork

Report writing

Education

State paramedic registration

Graduate Certificate/Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety (desirable)

ACLS compulsory, ATLS, HUET, Winch (desirable)

Tools

Authority to Practice

Certificate of Medical Registration

Job description

Key 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 test as appropriate to confirm diagnosis and treatment plan.
• Compliance with Privacy Law
• Perform health monitoring as agreed to client requirements.
• To 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, to 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 workers' compensation legislation
• Experience in training and development.
• Experience as a flight paramedic or in search and rescue paramedic roles is highly desirable

Required Qualifications

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

Required Languages

• English