Remote Site Paramedic - Pooling

International Sos; Polokwane; Remote; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A global health services provider in South Africa is seeking a paramedic or registered nurse to provide acute health care, support aero-medical evacuations, and assist clients in maintaining compliance with regulations. Candidates must have expertise in emergency care, good communication skills, and relevant qualifications such as ACLS and a Certificate of Medical Registration. This is a full-time position with a focus on teamwork and effective client support.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years' experience as an acute care paramedic or registered nurse.
• Excellent emergency and advanced life support skills.
• Experience in training and development.
• Familiar with state worker's compensation legislation.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of key clients' contractual agreements.
• Provide acute health care in a remote setting.
• Organize and support aero-medical evacuations.
• Liaise with parties involved in injury management.
• Administer drugs and immunizations as per orders.

Skills

Emergency equipment knowledge

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Computer Skills

Report writing

Education

Current state registered paramedic

Graduate Certificate / Diploma in Occupational Health & Safety

ACLS certification

ATLS certification

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

• 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

Senior Level

Not Applicable

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Other

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care