Paramedic
Job description
- Competitive salary and opportunities for professional development
- Free healthcare for staff and their families (T&Cs apply)
- Access to an independent EAP service for personal and professional support
Exciting Opportunity for an Extended Care Paramedic at The Organisation!
Are you an Extended Care Paramedic looking to make a real difference in a busy, fast-paced Acute Care Clinic? The organisation in Palmerston North is seeking a dynamic and passionate ECP to join their renowned clinical team!
This is not just any role-this is a chance to be on the front lines of healthcare, providing crucial clinical case management to both scheduled and walk-in patients. You'll be working with an incredible team of doctors, nurse practitioners, nurse prescribers, and nurses in an environment where every day brings new challenges and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on patient lives.
What's in it for you?
- Permanent Position: A full-time role with the chance to grow and evolve your career.
- Supportive Team Environment: You won't be alone-you'll be fully supported by a dedicated group of healthcare professionals.
- High-Impact Role: As an ECP, you'll play a critical role in managing low-acuity cases, performing clinical assessments, ordering pathology tests, and creating care plans-all while prioritizing hospital avoidance and early discharge.
- Be part of an organisation that values growth, learning, and excellence in healthcare.
What You'll Do:
- Phone and face-to-face triage for patients.
- Telehealth and in-person consultations.
- Prescribe medications under standing orders.
- Order lab tests, X-rays, and manage wounds.
- Deliver high-quality care to diverse communities, ensuring equitable health outcomes.
What You Bring:
- A Bachelor of Health Science in Paramedicine.
- Postgraduate qualifications or working towards one in health science paramedicine.
- Current APC from Te Kaunihera Manapou Paramedic Council.
- A deep understanding of health inequities in Aotearoa and Te Tiriti o Waitangi.
- Cultural competency to work confidently with diverse communities.
Ready to take the next step?
If you're passionate about healthcare and looking to join a team that's committed to making a difference, we want to hear from you! Click "Apply Now" and become part of the future of healthcare at the organisation!
Contact Emily!