Waihi Health Centre - Extended Care Paramedic

Green Cross Health

  • Bay of Plenty Waikato
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Fancy having the ultimate lifestyle balance in beautiful coastal Waihi? Waihi Health Centre is looking for an experienced ECP to join their supportive practice. If you are interested in rural medicine in a supportive and progressive practice, then Waihi Health Centre is the next stop in your career. We have an experienced GP Lead starting in October to work alongside our Extended Care Paramedic and fantastic nursing team.
  • Seeing triaged on the day presentations
  • 16-32 hours per week
  • No weekend work required
About the roleThe Extended Care Paramedic (ECP) is a paramedicine professional stream works and in collaboration with other members of the multidisciplinary team to provide care management and same day urgent care. Besides providing urgent care, GCPs attend both scheduled and unscheduled low acuity patients across the age range, where they undertake a thorough clinical assessment of the patient's medical history and condition, order any pathology testing as required, interpret the results, and based on a clinical diagnosis, institute a short to medium term care plan with appropriate medical referral as required. The GCP has a significant understanding of pathophysiology, pharmacology, and disease process.This is a permanent full time position working 16- 32 hours across Monday to Friday.Do you have what we are looking for?
  • Degree in Paramedicine
  • Completed a Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science (Paramedicine) with ECP specialisation
  • In-depth experience in clinical practice, ideally in a or a range of health and community service settings
  • A good understanding of developing and maintaining clinical systems
  • Demonstrated multi-stakeholder management, including health institutions.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build a strong rapport with team members.
  • A physically fit person who is resilient, confident, friendly, and approachable.
Green Cross Health is one of New Zealand's leading primary health care organisations. We are united by our values, which are caring for the community, looking after each other, working together and doing the right thing. With over 8,000 employees around New Zealand, we are committed to providing the best support, equitable care and advice to our communities.To apply for this role please click the Apply Now button below.Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.

Green Cross Health