Paramedic

Why join Wellington Free Ambulance Wellington Free Ambulance’s vision is to be a trusted and reliable ambulance service that provides excellence in emergency response and connected services to move our communities to better health. Introduction Why join Wellington Free Ambulance Wellington Free Ambulance’s vision is to be a trusted and reliable ambulance service that provides excellence in emergency response and connected services to move our communities to better health. We’re the only emergency ambulance service for Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and proud of the place we hold in our communities, and the high‑quality care that our people deliver every day. As well as providing emergency ambulance services, Wellington Free Ambulance also provides a Patient Transfer Service that transports patients to and from scheduled healthcare appointments, a Clinical Communications Centre answering 111 calls, and Event Medical support to a huge number of community, sporting and festival events. We also teach our communities lifesaving CPR skills through The Lloyd Morrison Foundation Heartbeat Programme. Wellington Free Ambulance has been described as having a boutique feel due to the specific region we serve. Our region covers an area from Cook Strait in the south to just north of Waikanae around Peka Peka on the Kāpiti Coast. In the Wairarapa, our area goes as far north as Mt Bruce. In total, around 500,000 people call our region home. Thanks to our boutique feel, when you join you become part of our whānau and really do make a huge impact on our communities! Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to building an inclusive workforce with a focus on equity, diversity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture and to improve our organisational performance. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being. What Our Paramedics Do Our paramedic crews respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It’s their job to work quickly and help by providing world class, compassionate care to our community across Wellington and Wairarapa. As a Paramedic you will be required to provide the highest possible standard of patient care in a consistently efficient, effective and professional manner. This role provides leadership within their assigned authority to practice, ensuring that professionalism and clinical excellence are always modelled and maintained, in all situations and interactions. We are seeking qualified Paramedics who have previously worked as a Paramedic with an Authority to Practice - whatever experience you have we would welcome your application! What we can offer For those applying outside of Wellington we may be able to offer some financial assistance towards relocation Acknowledging the impacts of shift work, WFA is committed to offering a variety of shift patterns suited to differing needs and ensuring welfare of staff. This includes a ‘Day Vehicle’ option where shifts are between 8:30 - 16:30, Monday to Sundays (hours capped at 32 per week). Competitive salary and generous compensation for overtime, including leave conditions that provides you with a block of scheduled leave every 3 months Ability to earn additional shift pay and allowances on top of base pay Annual reimbursement of your Annual Practicing Certificate (APC) Our service operations cover 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a Paramedic the normal rostered cycle is four consecutive shifts on (two-day shifts, followed by two night shifts), followed by four consecutive shifts off. This means you are rostered to work an average of 42 hours per seven days, or 48 hours per eight days. Staff benefits including Employee Assistance Programme, annual flu vaccinations, discounted health insurance, and access to great discounts at several supportive businesses across our region Skills and Experiences We are seeking experienced, qualified Paramedics who currently hold an Authority to Practice, are currently working as an operational Paramedic, and have at least two years of independent experience in the role. Please note applicants from the UK must be working at Band 6 or above as an operational Paramedic. Wellington Free Ambulance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer with a focus on ensuring diversity, equity and inclusion to provide a stronger internal and external culture. We value and embrace differences in all people and encourage diverse ways of thinking and being. If you require further information, please email [email protected] Because this role is classified as ‘safety sensitive,’ a Pre-employment Health Check, including a Drug and Alcohol test, is required. This test screens for various substances, including prescription medications. The five drug classes that fall under the AS/NZS-4308:2008 banner for workplace drug testing are as follows: Amphetamine-type substances Benzodiazepines Cannabis Metabolites Cocaine metabolites Opiates If your health check results are abnormal or your drug test returns a non-negative result, you may be required to provide further information and/or medical clearance. Whilst acknowledging the growing use of AI, we kindly ask that the information you provide outlines authentically why you think you’ll be a great fit for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr