“Our paramedics treat critical patients in extreme conditions every day. Our crews are constantly expanding their clinical experience beyond what is often considered standard care.”
Working as a St John NT paramedic means not only making a real and lasting positive impact on the community, but also brings the opportunity to garner a rich and challenging professional experience that will lay the foundation for an extraordinary career.
We are currently recruiting graduate intern paramedics for positions in Alice Springs, Darwin and Katherine. If you are up for the challenge of expanding your scope of practice in the Northern Territory, you will find yourself:
-Responding to a significant number of medical and trauma cases requiring full application of clinical knowledge and skills - Demonstrating your adaptive and creative thinking skills through overcoming language and cultural barriers in treating a diverse patient population
-Delivering care with a wide scope of practice supported by the new St John NT Clinical Practice Manual - Developing an understanding of the unique characteristics of living and working under extreme weather conditions and in ‘out of the ordinary’ situations
-Treating complex cases, often in remote locations requiring 4WD, boat or plane access Though the paramedicine field in the Territory is tough, it may be one of the most rewarding places to work. You will also have access to the following benefits:
-Relocation packages
-8 – 10 weeks annual leave
-Salary sacrificing
-Dedicated 24hr employee assistance and counselling service The minimum application requirements include: - Degree in Paramedical Science from a Council of Ambulance Authorities (CAA) approved University and; - Current/or the ability to obtain registration through the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Full immunisation as per St. John NT Policy
If you’re interested in making the change and starting work in the Northern Territory, visit https://stjohnnt.connxcareers.com. Applications close 7 June 2023.
Disclaimer: The above material is provided by the employer and the College is not responsible for any inaccuracies. For any queries about the position please contact the advertised employer.
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