Paramedic Grade 3 TO 4 (EMS Critical Care Team) at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum educational qualification: 

• 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. Registration with a professional council:
•  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.

Experience:

• 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.
• Inherent requirement of the job: Appropriate experience in operational frontline work, with Critical Care Inter hospital transfer experience. Valid code C1 driver’s license. Valid professional driver’s permit (PrDP). Physical and mental fitness.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of emergency care protocols within the scope of registration category. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy and skills. ACLS and PALS certifications required. Previous Critical Care retrieval required. 

DUTIES :

• To perform advanced medical interventions, manage complex medical emergencies, and provide interfacility transport for critically ill or injured patients. Provide quality and efficient roadside to bedside definitive emergency care within defined emergency time frames within and across geographic and clinical service platforms. Make use of all communication tools as provided by the Employer to facilitate safe communication in relation to patient care protocols.
• Effectively maintaining Admin Function: Maintained accurate patient records using electronic patient care report (EPCR) and comply with all CCT regulatory unit standards. -Patient Care Excellence - Maintain consistently high-quality patient care standards across the entire service by delivering continuous, effective, and holistic pre-hospital emergency care to the Western Cape public.
• Clinical Leadership & Development - Participate in 50% CCT CME sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT clinical practical sessions. Participate in 50% of CCT Clinical discussion and review/ M&M sessions. Uphold your CCT Portfolio of Evidence (POE). Pass CCT Annual written exam (1x remedial). Pass CCT Annual practical exam (1x remedial). -
• Strategic Implementation - Promote patient-centred practices across the full spectrum of EMS within WCGHW. Collaborated with various stakeholders within the health ecosystem to deliver effective evidence-based patient care. Provide strong clinical leadership throughout the organisation to drive continuous improvement. Performance Management. Monitor service delivery against established emergency timeframes and quality benchmarks. Evaluate and enhance clinical practices through systematic oversight and feedback mechanisms. Drive organisational excellence through strategic leadership and clinical governance.