Paramedic jobs

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

EXPERIENCE

Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years afterregistration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic.Registered ECP– None -Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.

INHERENT REQUIREMENTS OF THE JOB

Appropriate experience in operational frontline work, with Critical Care Inter hospital transfer experience. -Valid code C1 driver’s license. -Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). -Physical and mental fitness.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured patients. -Provide quality and efficient roadside to bedside definitive emergency care within defined emergency time frames within and across geographic and clinical service platforms. -Make use of all communication tools as provided by the Employer to facilitate safe communication in relation to patient care protocols. -Effectively maintaining Admin Function: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report(EPCR) and comply with all CCT regulatory unit standards. -Patient Care Excellence - Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development - Participate in 50% CCT CME sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions. Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE). Pass CCT Annual written exam (1x remedial). Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial). -Strategic Implementation - Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of EMS within WCGHW. Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care. Provide strong clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. -Performance Management - Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms. Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner. -Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.

COMPETENCIES (KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS)

Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. -Good communication and interpersonal skills. -Computer literacy and skills. -ACLS and PALS certifications required. -Previous Critical Care retrieval required.

ENQUIRIES

Bradley Klein- Bradley.klein@westerncape.gov.za or 021 5084523

REGISTRATION WITH A PROFESSIONAL COUNCIL

Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. -Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.