Jnr Intermediate Life Support Practitioner - Firefighter Middleburg

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Job Title

Netcare

Company/Organisation

Netcare

Location

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Job Description

To enhance operational efficiencies, client liaison and retention, service delivery and quality. To perform a wide variety of administrative and technical tasks and functions in support of fire suppression, fire prevention, hazardous materials, and emergency medical and other emergency services; and provide highly responsible prevention activities including inspections, training and safe operation of all fire apparatus & humanitarian services.

Responsibilities

• Complete all company and legal documentation essential in the completion of your duty, and to ensure that copies of such documentation are handed to the Operations Manager
• Ensure hospital records are completed in accordance with their internal requirements whenever a patient is delivered to them via the casualty/emergency unit
• Complete E- Patient Report Forms accurately for every patient treated
• Complete any and all paperwork required for overtime worked and leave required.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested by Operational Manager
• Quality Improvement
• Respond to any emergency if requested and administer Intermediate Life Support treatment to any patient requiring as per the HPCSA protocols and regulations.
• Immediately call for backup should the condition of the patient require treatment that exceeds your scope of practice and competency.
• Log all calls with the Netcare 911 Call Centre and obtain a Case Number for every call attended and make sure this number appears on all pages of the PRF / EPRF
• Capture all medical and trauma calls on clients Qmed system.
• Complete incident reports and file as required by client.
• Ensure the cleanliness of the station on a daily basis.
• Ensure proper and adequate stock control and replacement immediately after a call if possible.
• Attend CME training to maintain CPD compliance.
• Submit to involvement in community projects if required
• Have necessary knowledge and display adequate levels of competence in the treatment of patients as per your training and qualification, and familiarise yourself with any changes to the treatment protocols as prescribed by the HPCSA
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures applicable to your job, failing which disciplinary action may be instituted against you
• Conduct fire suppression training classes.
• Conduct building inspection on all fire equipment’s for emergency preparedness and report any deviations.
• Submit inspection report to coordinator.
• Conduct shift PTO and in-service training to upload on Hsec online.
• Manage shift operations and taking charge on incidents scenes.
• Submit monthly stats to on site coordinator.
• Participate in site audits.
• Actively do firefighting on structures and machinery in fire emergencies
• Pre burning of the perimeters for fire prevention of properties
• Participate on evacuation fire drills.
• Supervise and train FF personnel to protect all lives and property through the use of all modern fire suppression and rescue equipment.
• Perform rescue operation on rescue incidents, Vehicle, buildings and working at heights.
• Identify, handle and relocate snakes within the mine working areas.
• Perform reasonable ADHOC task to the client.
• Conduct in-service training on fire and medical and PTO’s.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the HPCSA: Professional Board of Emergency Care Personnel as an AEA. Up to date with latest HPCSA CPG guidelines.
• Valid PDRP for passengers
• Valid Code 10 Driver’s License

Requirements

• Ensure a detailed check of the vehicle and equipment assigned to you before commencement of your shift on CARS, and to your Operations Manager. Ensure the cleanliness of all vehicles and equipment on a daily basis and a thorough cleaning session once a week.
• Maintain all equipment in satisfactory working condition in accordance with manufactures’ details.
• Ensure sufficient care is taken to prevent loss of equipment and report all losses/stolen to management.
• Ensure accurate record keeping for all drugs used and in your possession.
• Testing of all firefighting extinguishing agent mediums and relevant equipment and to the serviceability thereof.

Education

Essential

Experience

• Must be over 21 years old
• 2 Years post graduate patient care experience in an operational environment would be beneficial
• Computer proficiency would be beneficial (Microsoft Office)

Skills

• Good general knowledge and understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Netcare 911

Physical Requirements

In the event of any physical or psychological limitation that may impair the employee’s ability to perform the required job function, the employee must consult the employer for reasonable accommodation.

About the Role

Netcare values care. We care about the dignity of our patients and all members of the Netcare family. We care about the participation of our people and our partners in everything we do. We care about truth in all our actions. We are passionate about quality care and professional excellence.

Job ID

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Application Instructions

How to apply / application instructions: Submit application as per company procedure.

Salary

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Deadline

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Reference Number

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Contract Type

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