Ems Shift Leader Grade 3 To 6 (RURAL) (X4 POSTS)

What you will need

• Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA).
• Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT).
• Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic.
• Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).
• Registration with a professional council: Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA.
• Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT.
• Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic.
• Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP.
• Inherent requirements of the job: Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.
• Valid code C1 driver’s licence.
• Current Professional driver’s permit.
• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Computer literacy in the MS Office package.
• Report writing skills.

Experience

Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South 297 Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP).

Professional registration

Minimum educational qualification: Grade 3: Successful completion of the Intermediate Life Support (ILS) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Successful completion of the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Successful completion of the Critical Care Assistant course (CCA) or National Diploma that allows registration with the HPCSA as Paramedic. Grade 6: Successful completion of the B-Tech Degree that allows registration with the HPCSA as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Registration with a professional council: Grade 3: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an AEA. Grade 4: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECT. Grade 5: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as a Paramedic. Grade 6: Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as an ECP. Experience: Grade 3: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Ambulance Emergency Assistant (AEA). Grade 4: Minimum of 3 years’ experience within your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Emergency Care Technician (ECT). Grade 5: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South Africa as Paramedic (CCA or N.DIP). Grade 6: Minimum of 3 years’ experience your current registration category with the Health Professions Council of South 297 Africa as Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP). Inherent requirements of the job: Current registration with HPCSA as an AEA, ECT, Paramedic or ECP.

Skills and competencies

• Competencies (knowledge/skills): Excellent knowledge of all levels of Emergency Care protocols.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Report writing skills.

Key responsibilities

• Effective pre-hospital Emergency Medical Care and response to incidences when required.
• Ensure effective supervision and maintenance of Emergency Vehicles and equipment in line with the Financial and Fleet directives.
• Ensure effective report writing with regards to accident and incident reports, loss and theft control incidents and safety incidents.
• Ensure effective communication with regards to patients, colleagues, other services, and members of the Public.
• Supervise and manage rostered shifts and personnel in line with People Management policies and practices.
• Provide an effective administrative support to the Supervisor when required.

Additional details

• Grade: Provincial

How to apply

• Enquiries: EMS Overberg District Office – Ms Y Avontuur
• Telephone: (028) 312-3219, (028) 284-9100, (044) 802-2517, (044) 802-2521, (022) 433-8853, (023) 449-8202, (023) 449 8209

Please note

• No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.