• 26th Sep 2023

Job Opportunity: Qualified Paramedics Alice Springs - St John NT


Expand your career in the Northern Territory

The Northern Territory prides itself in its unique way of life. With a coveted laidback lifestyle and amazing natural wonders, the Territory attracts people from all corners of the country and beyond. 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.

About the role

St John NT is recruiting qualified paramedics for its Alice Springs & Tennant Creek centres. This position provides efficient and competent treatment and transportation of the sick and injured 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

Key benefits

This role presents a real opportunity to expand your scope of practice, benefits include:

· Base salary range from $110,544.00 to 116,000.00 incl roster allowance

· Plus relocation assistance

· Plus 8 - 10 weeks annual leave

· Plus 11% superannuation

· Remunerated CPD

· Support to grow your career with paid study leave options

· Salary packaging available

About you

If you are up for the challenge of expanding your scope of practice in the Northern Territory, you will have:

· Current Authority to Practice as a Qualified Paramedic

· Current unrestricted drivers license

· Eligibility to work in Australia (Australian or New Zealand citizenship, Australian residential status, or valid work visa)

Employment with St John NT is subject to a National Police Clearance, Working with Children (Ochre Card), physical fitness testing and compliance with the St John NT Immunisation Policy.

Find out more and apply. Applications close 8 October 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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