Paramedic/ Intensive Care Paramedics (Contract for Shutdowns)
Date published
08 May 2025
Location
Western Australia
About the role
1. Provide initial emergency response, stabilisation, and transportation / medevac of critically ill or injured patients.
2. Provide primary health care and treatment of non-emergency medical conditions.
3. Participate in HSE activities, tasks and training.
4. Participate in Emergency Response Team education, training, and procedure development.
5. Design, implementation and delivery of onsite training and health awareness packages.
6. Coordinate and deliver onsite drug and alcohol testing.
7. General clinic administration management and reporting duties.
Essential requirements
- Current AHPRA Registration (Unrestricted).
- Minimum 3 years of on-road ambulance experience post qualification.
- Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) or equivalent.
- Authorised Drug Collection Officer.
- Proficient computer skills for operational duties.
- Previous experience in primary healthcare in a remote environment.
- Knowledge and experience in Emergency Response Services within the mining sector or similar.
- Experience in hydration testing.
Desirable
- TBOSIET.
- Valid MSIC.
- Experience in return-to-work programs and mental health support.
- Immunisations and vaccinations provision.
- Fit testing experience.
- Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST).
- Minimum 3 years intensive care experience (essential for ICP applicants).
- Graduate Certificate in Critical Care or equivalent (essential for ICP applicants).
Benefits
- Competitive remuneration.
- FIFO from Perth on a 3 weeks on, 3 weeks off roster.
- Salary packaging options up to $15,900 tax free annually and $2,650 on meal and entertainment expenses.
- Potential future opportunities within RFDS Industrial Health Team.
- Professional development and ongoing training.
- Support from RFDS Doctors 24/7.
About Us
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) aims to provide excellent aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. We serve remote communities with urgent retrievals and primary healthcare, committed to high standards of clinical care, aviation safety, and community service. Our bases are located in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie, and Meekatharra, with operations coordinated from Jandakot Airport.
We foster a diverse and inclusive workplace, valuing all individuals and promoting a culturally safe environment. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and are committed to reflecting the community we serve.
Application Process
Submit your resume and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply Now' button. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We appreciate the consideration of recruitment agencies; however, we prefer to fill opportunities through direct applications unless necessary.
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