Offshore Paramedic , Australia
Employer: IHMS
Location: Australia
FIFO; flights and accommodation provided
Contract from 13th November to 31st December 2020 + potential extension
An excellent opportunity to gain some valuable experience with a large company
IHMS is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Paramedic to assist us working at our offshore Immigration Detention Centre clinic.
THE ROLE
Supporting clinic staff, you will be required to provide emergency and primary health care to detainees. Key responsibilities:
Provide first aid and primary healthcare to detainees;
Diagnosis and treatment of non-emergency medical conditions as per IHMS treatment protocols;
Provision of primary care services to the workforce within, where this does not adversely affect the Paramedic's ability to provide medical emergency coverage;
Management and administration including initial audit of equipment and medicines.
Providing emergency response and patient transfers in Remote and Offshore locations may be required
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a paramedic
Excellent clinical skills
Excellent emergency and life support skills;
Ability to work autonomously
AHPRA Registration
Basic Life Support certificate
Comfortable working in a process heavy environment
Remote experience is a PLUS
Must have full work rights and live in Australia
The Company:
IHMS is contracted to provide healthcare to people in immigration detention throughout Australia. We deliver these important and challenging services in a professional manner that is:
Medically appropriate;
Without any form of discrimination;
With appropriate dignity, humanity, cultural and gender sensitivity; and
With respect for privacy and confidentiality
IHMS welcomes you to Apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
FIFO; flights and accommodation provided
Contract from 13th November to 31st December 2020 + potential extension
An excellent opportunity to gain some valuable experience with a large company
IHMS is currently seeking a qualified and experienced Paramedic to assist us working at our offshore Immigration Detention Centre clinic.
THE ROLE
Supporting clinic staff, you will be required to provide emergency and primary health care to detainees. Key responsibilities:
Provide first aid and primary healthcare to detainees;
Diagnosis and treatment of non-emergency medical conditions as per IHMS treatment protocols;
Provision of primary care services to the workforce within, where this does not adversely affect the Paramedic's ability to provide medical emergency coverage;
Management and administration including initial audit of equipment and medicines.
Providing emergency response and patient transfers in Remote and Offshore locations may be required
Skills & Experience:
Minimum of 3 years' experience as a paramedic
Excellent clinical skills
Excellent emergency and life support skills;
Ability to work autonomously
AHPRA Registration
Basic Life Support certificate
Comfortable working in a process heavy environment
Remote experience is a PLUS
Must have full work rights and live in Australia
The Company:
IHMS is contracted to provide healthcare to people in immigration detention throughout Australia. We deliver these important and challenging services in a professional manner that is:
Medically appropriate;
Without any form of discrimination;
With appropriate dignity, humanity, cultural and gender sensitivity; and
With respect for privacy and confidentiality
IHMS welcomes you to Apply if you feel you meet the selection criteria. Only suitable shortlisted candidates will be contacted.