First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer

First Response Unit Ambulance Volunteer
Company:

Hato Hone St John


Details of the offer

Company Description Ko wai matou - About us: Hato Hone St John has been serving New Zealanders and working to save lives since 1885.
As well as providing Ambulance Services, our programmes and team of over 11,000 staff and volunteers are helping to build strong, resilient communities across the motu; supporting everyone in Aotearoa to live healthier, happier and longer lives.
Job Description He aha te turanga - About the role: We are looking for a team of volunteers to operate our First Response Unit (FRU) ambulance to supplement our frontline crews.
The First Response Unit will operate in time-critical emergency incidents (i.e.
a cardiac arrest) when a full-time ambulance is not immediately available.
The FRU volunteers will be supplied with pagers and can choose whether or not they can respond; there is no roster or obligation.
Volunteer crews will meet at the Station, take the FRU to the scene, and provide critical patient care until further assistance arrives.
What Hato Hone St John will provide: Continuous and regular NZQA recognised advanced first aid and clinical training Driving and radio training Pager/responder tools Ongoing support An excellent sense of team and purpose Membership of one of New Zealand's most trusted brands as well as benefits and discounts for St John services and products and at national and local retailers Support you can expect after joining our team: We will give you all the support and education needed to make you safe and effective in the field.
This includes: A two-day Operations Induction course.
A two-day Operations Risk Management course designed to help you stay safe in the field.
A two-day Ambulance Driving course (where driving is part of your role) supported by online learning and the completion of a driving logbook.
A four-day First Responder course designed to enable you to assess patients and manage immediately life-threatening emergencies in the community, supported by online learning and the completion of a First Responder Student workbook.
At the completion of the Operations Risk Management and First Responder courses, you will be issued with a Level 3 New Zealand Certificate in Emergency Care (First Responder) and will hold the clinical practice level of First Responder (the foundation clinical level for ambulance in New Zealand).
Qualifications Ko wai koe - About you: Before you apply; you will need the following: A full and clean NZ driver's licence for at least 12 months or have completed an approved NZTA advanced driving course (if full licence held for less than 12 months) To be 18 years of age or over A New Zealand citizenship or permanent resident status A clean police record To be able to pass the St John assessment requirements - physical / literacy / numeracy test plus an interview Meet our health requirements by passing a health questionnaire To be trustworthy and reliable Have excellent communication skills (written and oral) Have great time management To be computer literate Have flexibility for responding at nights Ideally be living within a short drive from the Station Your commitment: Once accepted, your online and classroom training will take around 6-9 months to complete.
Upon completion of training, you will be expected to remain engaged in training and attend a reasonable number of callouts.
Additional Information Me pehea te tuku tono - How to apply: Click "I'm interested" before applications close on Sept 8th 2024 .
For more information, please contact Edward Ross - Group Operations Manager on 0800 STJOHN or Sammie Potter - Recruitment Experience Advisor on 09 526 0528 x 843.
Please note: all appointments are subject to satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks including, but not limited to, physical assessment and health check.
For clinical operations roles where you are required to drive, you will be required to meet St John medical standards.
At Hato Hone St John, we embrace diversity, welcoming everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
We value unique perspectives, fostering inclusivity to better serve our communities, and we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone belongs.
If you need accommodations for accessibility, please reach out to the recruiter listed for equitable participation in our recruitment process.
Research shows that women and people from under-represented groups are less likely to apply for roles when their experience doesn't match the job description perfectly.
If you're excited and think you have what it takes, we want to hear from you!
Even if your experience doesn't align 100%.
Please apply or contact the recruitment advisor listed on the advertisement for a korero.
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