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Requirements

Experience

Grade 1: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa as Basic Life Support (BLS).

Grade 3: None after registration with the Health Professional Council of South Africa (HPCSA) as Ambulance Emergency Assistant.

Duties

Conduct scene safety checks, assess patients (primary & secondary surveys), identify immediate life threats, and initiate appropriate care within their scope.

Provide necessary stabilization (e.g., oxygen, splinting, immobilization) and safely transport patients to appropriate healthcare facilities.

Accurately relay patient condition and treatments provided to higher-level practitioners or receiving healthcare teams, including verbal and written handovers.

Complete patient report forms and incident logs clearly, accurately, and in a timely manner.

Conduct daily vehicle and equipment checks; ensure adequate stock levels; maintain cleanliness and operational readiness of all equipment.

Adhere to infection control protocols (hand hygiene, PPE use, cleaning of equipment and vehicles).

Identify hazards, ensure personal and patient safety, assist in managing the scene, and provide support in crowd control and patient movement.

Maintain professional behaviour, demonstrate empathy and respect, follow HPCSA guidelines and ethical standards at all times.

Work effectively as part of a crew or larger EMS team; assist higher-level practitioners as needed; support integrated emergency services (e.g., fire, police).

Participate in ongoing training, refresher courses, and skills maintenance activities to remain competent and registered.

How to apply

Email: nchealthhr@ncpg.gov.za

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Notes

All applicants must complete an application register when an application is hand delivered.