St John Australia (NT) Inc. Graduate Intern Paramedic Application Kit 2 Australia (NT) Inc. which weoperate. We payourrespects totheElderspastandpresent andfuture leaders. St JohnAmbulance Australia(NT)Inc. acknowledges theTraditional Custodians ofthelandandareas in Personal DetailsForm&Checklist Conditions ofEmployment ParamedicApplication Selection CriteriaforIntern The RecruitmentProcess Application FlowChart What itmeanstobeaParamedic The StJohnAmbulanceAustralia(NT)Inc.Service Introduction Table ofcontents 12 11 9 7 6 5 4 3 3 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Introduction backgrounds. people from arangeofethnic,racialandreligious Aboriginal andTorres StraitIslanderpeopleand Employer. We encourageapplicationsfrom women, St JohnNTisanEqualEmploymentOpportunity Practice. to required tobecredentialed toobtainanAuthority paramedics.an 18monthcontractduringwhichtimetheyare ambulance ParamedicsareGraduates Intern employedon qualified becoming designed totransitionuniversitygraduatesinto ParamedicProgramThe StJohnNTIntern is GRADUATE INTERNPARAMEDIC PROGRAM St JohnAmbulanceAustralia(NT)Inc. John NT. ParamedicwithSt becoming aGraduateIntern This application kit outlines how to go about Are youthinkingthisjobmightberightforyou? Territory.Northern Thattakesworkingtoourvalues. the in services ambulance and aid first of provider the organisation toreach itsgoalofbeingtheleading As aParamedicwithStJohnNT, youwillbehelping emergency medicalsituations. assessments ofpatientsinhighlystressful and and confident be able tomakefast,smartdecisionsbasedonquick to need you successful be To You are attheforefront ofmedicalcare everyday. It takesaspecial person tobecomeaParamedic. NT) with StJohnAmbulanceAustralia(NT)Inc.(St Thank youforyourinterest incareer asaParamedic We livethemissionbypracticingthesevalues: Our Values Territory.ambulance servicesintheNorthern To betheleadingprovider offirstaidand Our Mission and allthepeoplewesupport. ourselves, ourcolleagues,members Treat ourpeoplewithrespect atalltimes: Respect delivering ourservices Acting honestlyandreliably when Integrity community. Caring aboutallmembersofthe Compassion people, ourpatientsandtheenvironment. enthusiasm andloyaltyprotecting our Actions are undertakenwithcommitment, Dedication development andclinicalstandards. Highest qualityservicedelivery, training, Quality MILESTONE ACHIEVEMENTSFORCOMMUNITY EDUCATION 4 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. 000 ambulance service,deliveringpre–hospital emergency care events andculminatesinahighqualitypatienttransport and to the training aid public, first extends to the provision of services with at public commences It injured. and We provide acomprehensive response servicetothesick provide theroad ambulanceemergency response inkeylocationsacrossTerritory. theNorthern education tobuildresilience andpublicsafety. We Territory are contractedbytheNorthern to Government Wevolunteerism. are organisationminded community a providing community and services aid first volunteer dedicatedtohelping people in sickness, illnessordangerandwith a stronginternationally commitment to TerritorySt JohnNThasbeenactiveintheNorthern forover70yearswithalong,proud historynationallyand The StJohnAmbulance(NT)Inc.Service Community education reached education Community Ambulance responded to Volunteers attended to attended Volunteers Ambulance Services treated Ambulance Services 52,718 at cover aid first Provided Total volunteer hours Training issued First aidFirst sales and serviced restocking First Aid in Schools issued issued Schools in Aid First

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Annual Report2018/19 27 Alice Springs. Nhulunbuy, Tennant Creek and in theDarwinarea, Katherine, Our ambulancecentres are located always accessiblebyroad. in very remote areas that are not and someresidents are located The area ofresponsibility islarge 5 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Christmas DayandNewYear’s Eve. weekends andpublicholidays,including Paramedics are required toworkshiftwork, outdoors inallweatherconditions. demanding; youmustbeprepared towork It willbebothmentallyandphysically your skillshavemadeadifferent toaperson’s life. provide youwithrewards andtheknowledgethat role will the overwhelming, expectation this find Paramedic, you may and whileaGraduateIntern assistance thataParamediccanprovide tothem The publichaveahighexpectationofthe regional/remote healthcare. for peoplenotworkinginemergency servicesor outside theusualrangeofhumanexperience personal values,beliefs and copingstyleis unpleasant experienceswhichcanchallengetheir Our Paramedicsare likely tobeconfronted by ones. distressed, angry and anxious relatives and loved injury anddeathofchildren andinteractingwith role involvesunpleasant sightsincludingserious with peopleincrisis.Routinely, theParamedic’s competent training andexperience.Itinvolvesdailycontact and injured, within the scope of the Paramedic’s efficient the treatment and transportation of the sick and is Paramedic and demanding.Theprimeobjectivefora The role ofaParamedic is rewarding, challenging, What itmeanstobeaParamedic performed byParamedics: environmental conditions and physical activities The followingisanoverviewofsomethe ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Springs. Katherine, Tenant Creek, NhulunbuyandAlice a postingtoremote orrurallocationsuchas must be preparedGraduate Interns to accept ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ and buildingsites Treating patientsatheightssuchasrooftops a chemicalspill,industrialfire oraccident Working ahazardous materialscenessuchas vehicles, trainsandbuildings Working inconfinedspacessuchasunder kinds ofweatherconditions Driving arangeofambulancevehiclesinall or nightinambulancevehicles Working forextendedperiodsduringtheday communicable diseases Treating patientswhomayhaveinfectiousor carry chairs Using patientliftingdevices,stretchers, heat Working outsideinhighhumidityandextreme

6 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Application flowchart ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Application Successful candidates willbeadvised oftheircommencement dateandsentacontract. Conduct reference checks andchoosesuccessfulcandidates. collated Results from Round2assessments functional capacityevaluation,clinicalassessmentandpsychometricassessment. Interviews, group challenge,drivingassessment,pre-employment medicalexamination, Round 2 Candidates Shortlisted Shortlisting Emails are sentconfirmingthescheduleddateandtimesforRound2. Shortlisted candidatesare advisedviaphone. ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Immunisation Records and Transcript ofacademicachievement) Criminal HistoryCheck,Ochre Card (Working withChildren Card), DriversLicence, Certified copiesofall requested documentation(PassportorBirthCertificate,National Completed PersonalDetailsandCheckListform Responses totheSelectionCriteria Resume /CV Cover letter

advised viaemail Unsuccessful advised viaemail Unsuccessful candidatesare candidates are 7 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. • • • • assessments, reference checkswillbeconducted. assessment. Followingreceipt oftheresults ofthe capacity evaluationandapsychometric pre-employment medicalexamination,functional interview, group challenge,drivingassessment, Round twooftheselectionprocess includesan selection process. to DarwinorAliceSpringsforround twoofthe and notified be successful candidateswillberequired totravel will candidates Unsuccessful process). referees maybecontactedduringthisstageofthe of candidatestoprogress toround two.(your Panel memberswillconfertocompileashortlist be will application assessed andcompared withothercandidates. your round, first the During employs thehigheststandard ofInterns. John NTselectscandidatesbasedonmeritand a numberofassessments.Thisistoensure thatSt The process undertaken by allcandidatesinvolves The RecruitmentProcess •

General clinicalknowledge assessment Clinical Assessment Psychometric Assessment. Each candidatewillberequired tocompletea Psychometric Assessment to assessyourdrivingmannerandhabits. assess yourabilitytodriveathighspeedbut Driving Assessor. Thisassessmentisnotto as partofasmallgroup beassessedbya Driving AssessmentYou willindividuallyor solution. and are required towork togethertofind a candidates thatare presented withasituation Group ChallengesBringtogetheragroup of questions. Opportunities willbegiventoapplicantsask notes andmarkresponses withascoringgrid. each candidate.Theselectionpanelwilltake panel tomakeafairandequalassessmentof one hour. Theyare structured toenablethe Interviews varyinlengthfrom 30minutesto Interview Allinterviewswillbeinperson.

࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ required duringtherecruitment process. this assessmentwillbesentviaemailwhenitis and Jobfit by undertaken Darwin Physiotherapy. Informationregarding be to need will and evaluation istobecovered bythecandidate The costofthemedicalandfunctionalcapacity examination andfunctionalcapacityevaluation. you are required undertake a mandatory medical Please noteaspartoftheapplicationprocess Medical andFunctionCapacityAssessments ࢚ ࢚ will include: The Pre-Employment Medical Examination ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Instant drugscreening visual perception Vision assessmentincludingcolourblindness/ Cardiac andrespiratory examination disorder Urinalysis fordiabetesorkidney/bladder Epworth Questionnaire (fatigue assessment) Examination forhernias Full musculoskeletalexamination work injuryandrehabilitation history. questionnaire, includingdetailed review of Full medicalhistorybasedonacomprehensive Spirometry (lungfunctiontest) Audiometry (hearingtest)

8 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. enduranceandheadlifts • • • The evaluationincludes flexibility, strength andaerobic endurance. The functionalcapacityassessmentcomprisesof to safelytoleratethestressors ofeverydaytasks. functional capacityassessmentinorder tobeable candidates foremploymenttohaveaminimal St JohnAmbulanceAustralia(NT)Inc.require Functional CapacityEvaluation Core

variety ofloadsupto20kgrepetitively. handling techniqueswhileliftingandcarryinga General -Demonstrateappropriate manual Strength which demonstratesgoodhamstringflexibility. straight legraises,sitandreach touchingtoes, Assessed through maintainingasquatposition, Flexibility heart raterecorded Assessed through astep testwithrecovery Aerobic – Abdominalendurance,lowerback

9 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Requirements ofthePosition Selection Criteria for the Intern ParamedicProgramSelection CriteriafortheIntern Health Issues Interpersonal Skills Clinical Understanding Experience Organisational Skills ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Full drivinghistory report (last10years) Immunisation record showingvaccine orimmunitytothediseases listedonthenextpage. Provide proof ofAustralian CitizenshiporPermanentResidency(i.e.passport, birthcertificate) (Successful candidateswill berequired toobtainanNTOchre Card priortocommencement). TerritoryHold orbeeligibletoobtain aNorthern Working withChildren Card (Ochre Card). service. Thischeckmust be noolderthanthree monthsoldatdateofapplication. Complete aNationalCriminalHistorycheckthrough therelevant StateorTerritory police and submittoHRteam) relocation totheNT, applicants are required toobtainaNTdrivers’licencewithinthree months Hold afullunrestricted NT“C”classmanualdrivers’licenceorinterstateequivalent. (Upon All licences,qualificationsandessentialdocumentationmustbecertified Candidate mustaddress theselectioncriteriaandprovide substantive evidence tojustifytheirclaimsagainsteachcriterion. • • • • • • • • • • •

Australians in the Northern TerritoryAustralians intheNorthern Demonstrate yourunderstandingofthehealthissuesimpactingindigenous Paramedic psychological well-beinginorder tosafelyundertakeallthedutiesofa Demonstrated commitmenttomaintainingmedical,physicaland Proven abilitytoworkwithcompetingdemandsandwithintimeframes Ability toworkunderpressure accurately toahighlevel Proven abilitytocommunicateverballyandinwriting,professionally and Have awillingnesstoworkinsmallteamenvironment update skills Exhibit self-motivationincludingacommitmenttocontinuallyimprove and sensitivity Adhere topoliciesandguidelinesregarding confidentialityandpatient Ability toupholdthevaluesandprinciplesofStJohnNT focus -desirable Previous experienceworking inhealthcare environment withacustomer your practice Demonstrate understandingofclinicalexcellenceandhowyouapplythatto true copies. 10 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Essential Criteria Immunisation record showingvaccineorimmunityto: Tuberculosis (TB) Influenza Varicella (ChickenPox) Measles, Mumps,Rubella(MMR) Hepatitis B Hepatitis A Cough) Diphtheria, Tetanus, Pertussis(Whooping Given Names ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Disease ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Supervisor. Provide contactdetailsof atleasttwoprofessional referees, withonebeingyourmostrecent direct AHPRA. Provide evidenceofApplication forParamedicRegistrationandbeabletoobtainthrough Council ofAmbulanceAuthorities(CAA)accredited tertiaryinstitutionwithaminimumGPA credit. Provide evidenceofhaving successfullycompletedaBachelorDegree inParamedicalSciencefrom a Gold testresults. Tuberculin SkinTest (TST)results orQuantiferon-TB Influenza vaccinationisoptional uncertain). or physiciandiagnosedshingles(serology testif OR Positiveforvaricella;Historyofchickenpox the personwasvaccinatedbefore 14yearsofage); month apart(evidenceofonedoseissufficient if Two (2)dosesofvaricellavaccineatleast one rubella apart; ORPositiveIgGformeasles,mumpsand Two (2)dosesofMMRvaccineatleastonemonth Hepatitis Binfection. results ordocumentedevidence indicatingpast Hepatitis Bvaccineanddocumentedserology History ofcompletedageappropriate courseof Hepatitis Ainfection. results ordocumentedevidence indicatingpast Hepatitis Avaccineanddocumentedserology History ofcompletedageappropriate courseof previous adultvaccination. vaccinations, tooccurevery10yearssince vaccine (dTpa).Mustconsentandagree tofurther One adultdoseofdiphtheria/tetanus/pertussis Family Name Pre-employment Vaccination Evidence 11 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. judgement. Theprogram assessmentincludes: covers allaspectsofpatientcare andclinical isa12monthprogramgraduate internship that supervision tothescopeofaParamedic.The ambulance andyouwillbeabletopracticeunder the secondpersononacrew inanemergency Following asuccessfulinductionyouwillbe ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ following process withintheirfirsteightweeks: Paramedicwillsuccessfullycompletethe Intern New employeesbeingemployedasaGraduate Induction Paramedic Graduate Intern Enterprise Agreement. John AmbulanceAustralia(NT)Inc. Employment conditionsare identifiedintheSt location. Hours ofworkare dependent onemployment Hours ofWork Conditions ofEmployment ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ ࢚ Parient Care Scenerios Emergency Driving Equipment/Vehicle Orientation Skills Validation Clinical reflections and learning plans Clinical reflections andlearning Formative andsummativeassessments On-road experience Classroom basededucation Jobfit locationcostwillbeapprox. $400. Cost ofassessmentatJobfitcentre $200ifnon- Group &IndividualAssessments Reference Checking Assessment Application processing/ Psychometric Assessment Medical Assessment(Jobfit) Functional CapacityEvaluation Working withChildren Card Full drivinghistoryreport National PoliceCheck Immunisation Academic Transcript Accommodation forinterview Travel toattendinterview Process: can expecttopaythroughout theRecruitment The followingisabreakdown ofthecostsyou Summary ofCosts stjohnnt.connxcareers.com Go totheStJohnNT Careers website: To Apply

no cost no cost no cost no cost $200 -$400 $154 $70 approx varies $70 approx varies varies varies varies

12 St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc. Please completethisformandincludewithyourapplication. Personal Details&ChecklistForm ParamedicProgramIntern Checklist If yourequire assistancewiththerequired documentation, pleasecontacttheRecruitment Officeron(08) 89226200 This form Immunisation records Certified copiesofall requested documentationincludingacademictranscript (i.e. passport,birthcertificate) Proof ofAustraliaCitizenship orpermanentresidency Responses totheSelectionCriteria Resume Includingtwoprofessional referees Cover Letter Are youofAboriginalor Torres StraitIslanderorigin? Email Address Mobile No. Postal Address Residential Address Given Names Date The maximum sizeperemailmustbe lessthan10megabytes, multipleemailswill beaccepted. All documents are tobeemailed [email protected] YES Aboriginal Family Name YES Torres StraitIslander

NO St John Ambulance Australia (NT) Inc.