Graduate Paramedic Intern 2019

Various Metropolitan and Regional NSW Vacancies  

• A recent or soon to be graduate of a paramedical qualification that has been accredited by the Council of Ambulance Authorities
• Seeking a challenging yet rewarding role with one of the largest Ambulance services in the world?
• Considering permanent employment or a flexible work option as an entry point to this amazing career path? 
• Looking for an Ambulance service that offers ongoing opportunities for professional development and growth?

NSW Ambulance is a mobile health service provider with a long and proud service history to the community of NSW. We specialise in the provision of emergency and non-emergency, pre-hospital health care, retrieval and specialist transport services, major event planning and response, as well as community education. Our service is over 4000 strong, and operates from over 300 locations across the state of NSW.

Paramedics are first contact clinical care providers. Paramedics respond to emergency and non-emergency calls, making significant clinical decisions which may include transporting patients to hospital, as well as utilising alternative referral pathways to ensure the right treatment is afforded to patients in varied and often complex environments. Paramedics work collaboratively with other NSW Ambulance clinical care providers, specialists, other health care providers and emergency services to provide quality, patient centered care to the public of NSW.

• The Total Remuneration Package for the Graduate Paramedic is up to $75,215 p.a. (this includes a base salary of $63,381 to $67,451 p.a p.a., plus 9.5% employers contribution to superannuation and annual leave loading). In addition, you will also receive: 
• Shift Penalty payments
• 6 weeks annual leave
• Fully paid 5 week induction training
• Uniform 
• Generous Salary Packaging 
• A rich diversity of career experiences across regional and/or metropolitan NSW

• Be a recent graduate or in your final year of an undergraduate qualification in Paramedicine recognised by the Council of Ambulance Authorities
• Be in possession of an Unrestricted NSW Driver License (or interstate equivalent) and have a good driving history, with the ability to gain a Light Rigid Driver License prior to appointment
• Successfully complete a National Criminal Record Check, Working  With Children Check (for paid employment) and Medical Assessment set for this role
• Hold an Australian / New Zealand citizenship or Permanent Residency in Australia
• Hold and maintain Paramedic registration through AHPRA prior to appointment
• Available to work within a 24 hour rotating roster including shiftwork, weekends and public holidays (rostered weekend, public holiday and night shift work may be required). 

Please carefully review the “How to Apply and Setup a Profile” information sheet.

• Submit a current and relevant resume (2 pages max)
• Provide a copy of your driving history from each country, state or territory in which you have held a driver licence.
• Provide a copy of your Academic Transcript (does not need to be an official copy)
• Provide the names, email addresses and phone numbers of 2 referees (referees must include at least 1 past or present supervisor/manager and 1 recent preceptor).

         You are not required to address the selection criteria for this role.

Please click here for detailed information on the Graduate Trainee Paramedic recruitment and selection process.