Paramedic Grade 1 to 4 (Clinical Lead) (2 Posts) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

• Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills.
• Grade 1: None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
• Grade 2: 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA). None after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with National Diploma.
• Grade 3: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 14 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 7 years after registration with the HPCSA as a Paramedic. Registered ECP– None. Grade 4: Registered Paramedic (CCA) - 24 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
• Registered Paramedic (NDip) - 17 years after registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Registered ECP’s -10 years after registration with the HPCSA as an ECP.
• Grade 1: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic (CCA).
• Grade 2: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma.
• Grade 3: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP. Grade 4: Registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic with CCA or National Diploma or ECP.
• Grade 1: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programmes that allows registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Paramedic.
• Grade 2: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
• Grade 3: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant (CCA) programme or a Recognized National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic or B Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner.
• The primary purpose of this role: Establish and enhance Continuous Clinical Improvement mechanisms within the WCGHW Emergency Medical Services to deliver quality, efficient roadside-to-bedside emergency care within defined timeframes across all geographic and clinical service platforms.

Core Duties:

Patient Care Excellence:

• Ensure the dignity and rights of all patients are upheld at all times.
• Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service. 
• Deliver continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public. Clinical Leadership & Development:
• Partner with healthcare and emergency service professionals to develop evidence-based care pathways, protocols, policies, and clinical guidelines alongside the Head of Clinical Support Services.
• Provide clinical advice and support to prehospital providers for effective clinical decision-making.
• Establish living clinical improvement and coaching mechanisms to enhance provider capabilities. 
• Valid code C1 driver’s license. Physical and mental fitness. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP).
• Grade 1: R 321 372 per annum; Grade 2: R 397 308 per annum; Grade 3: R 487 014 per annum; Grade 4: R 570 267 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).