Medical Edge is one of Australia's fastest-growing healthcare providers with operational streams reaching high-risk events,Non-Emergency PatientTransport (NEPT), first aid training and much more.Employees enjoy a close-knitteamwhilstworking in a relaxed yet highly professional anddynamicenvironment.
We're seeking to expand our team of First Responders to work primarily in our patient transport operations across metropolitan Perth, based out of our Welshpool station. The opportunity to work in our event operations is also available to successful candidates.
About the role
Medical Edge Australia is recruiting First Responders holding a minimum of a HLTAID014 Provide Advanced First Aid, HLTAID015 Provide Advanced Resuscitation and PUAEME008 Provide Pain Management or above qualifications for routine patient transport operations in metropolitan Perth on a casual basis. Successful candidates are expected to work a minimum of 2 shifts per week and there are opportunities for full-time roles for suitable candidates.
The First Responders routinely works with Registered Paramedics or Patient Transport Officers to provide low and medium acuity transport for a range of patients with various needs. The First Responder must have an understanding of clinical guidelines, licensing requirements and Medical Edge Australia policies and procedures.
Benefits and perks
Medical Edge Australia continues to grow across Australia and provides world-class service to our patients and clients. Our crews are engaged in exciting and agile areas across health, ranging from routine patient transport operations, high-risk events, pandemic operations and training.
The role is remunerated generously with super included on top of the hourly rate.
Skills and experience
Medical Edge is committed to providing a safe workplace, applicants must have a strong safety focus and be able to complete ongoing dynamic risk assessments during their daily duties.
Applicants must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a strong customer focus. Applicants must be passionate about first aid and patient care, deliver consistently high standards of customer service to our clients and closely align with Medical Edge Australia's Vision, mission and values.
For consideration, applicants must have a HLTAID014, HLTAID015 and PUAEME008 or above qualifications. Applicants holding the Certificate IV in Healthcare, Diploma of Nursing (EN), and Diploma of Paramedic Science are also encouraged to apply.
Recruitment process
This recruitment drive consists of the following aspects,
- Online Application via Seek
- Face-to-face interview
- Prior to being offered a position, applicants will need to provide the following,
- Pre-Employment Medical Check
- Valid Employment Working with Vulnerable Person's Check
- Police Check obtained within six months of applying
- Proof of full immunisation history required for NEPT work including (but not limited to) Covid-19, current flu vaccine and Hep B.
Applicants who aren’t able to provide the above documents will not be considered for the position.
Medical Edge Australia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as an organisation that regularly works with children, Medical Edge believes that all children have the right to be emotionally and physically safe at all times. Medical Edge is committed to identifying, mitigating and managing risk to children through a preventative and risk management approach.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- How many years’ experience do you have as a Responder?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
- Do you have experience providing pre-hospital emergency care?
- Do you have a current Working With Children (WWC) Check?
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📌 First Responder/Driver – Western Australia Medical Edge Australia (Perth)
🏢 Medical Edge
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