Company Description
Ko wai mātou - 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
Clinical Support Officer - Central South
He aha te tūranga - About the role:
A role where you can maintain your clinical skills while sharing your expertise to boost the knowledge and capability of our operational staff and Hato Hone St John?
We currently have a permanent opportunity for Operational staff to step into the Clinical Support area as a Clinical Support Officer.
This is a full-time position working 42 hours per week, between Monday to Sunday. Preferred location to be Palmerston North area however, we will consider applicants from the wider Central South and applicants be willing to travel for work.
As a CSO you will be a high performing EMT or Paramedic and have a passion to educate and develop operational staff and have the clinical leadership to make clinical decisions and provide clinical advice.
We will promote and guide your career progression; you will work with other likeminded people in a well-supported collegial and autonomous environment.

• To enable clinical excellence by working with Hato Hone St John personnel to develop good clinical practice
• The delivery of high-quality education, in line with the curriculum defined by, and provided by, Hato Hone St John
• Developing individual learning plans that provide support to enable Hate Hone St John personnel to meet required competencies
• To provide constructive, honest, and accurate feedback to Operational members to improve their clinical competence and patient outcomes

This is a permanent full-time position

Qualifications
Ko wai koe - About you:
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Current ATP at EMT or Paramedic level (not specialist)
• Strong self-reflective skillset
• Travel is also part of this role
• Have excellent attention to detail
• Be computer and tech savvy
• Certificate in adult teaching and NZQA 4098 would be an advantage
• Proven clinical knowledge and strong written skills
• A passion to mentor, support, teach and educate
• The ability to work independently with initiative and drive
• Well-developed communication and people skills
• A good understanding of the MS Office suite.
• Have the ability to complete work autonomously
• Be reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
• Have a keen interest to learn and improve your own clinical practice through exposure to a wide range of clinical initiatives.
• Demonstrate behaviours that align with St John's core values - Do the right thing, Side by side, Straight up, Make it better, Open minds

Additional Information
Benefits to joining Hato Hone St John
New Zealand has some of the most rugged and beautiful wilderness areas in the world. Opportunities are vast for a healthy work life balance allowing you to experience the kiwi lifestyle of beaches, snow, and everything in between while working for New Zealand's most trusted charity.
Our benefits include but not limited to:

• Competitive salary. Entry rate for qualified Paramedics is $84,169 ($38.54 gross hourly rate). Increasing to $92,887 after 4 years' service. Further information on other qualifications can be discussed on enquiry.
• Clinical Support Officers will receive an allowance in addition to base Paramedic rate.
• Penal rates will be paid for unsocial hours (nights and weekends)
• Our service covers 24 hours a day, seven days a week. As a Clinical Support Officer your shifts will be 12-hour shifts (days, swings and nights)- in a four on and four off, delivering clinical support and other clinical deliverable's such as education.
• Multiple staff benefits - including competitive medical insurance scheme, Member Assistance Programme, Flu vaccinations, Free emergency ambulance transport and access to great discounts at several supportive businesses across New Zealand.
• Reimbursement of your NZ Paramedic registration fee annually
• Location - Palmerston North, Manawatu or nearby cities.

Me pēhea te tuku tono - How to apply
Click “I’m interested” before applications close on 3rd November 2024
For further information please contact Letitia O'Loughlin on 0272271900 or Letitia.oloughlin@stjohn.org.nz for a confidential discussion.
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.
E pōhiritia nei e mātou, te whānau o Hato Hone St John, ngā rerekētanga o ia tāngata ki te haramai. E āwhinatia e mātou I ngā whakaaro rerekē, kia mahi pai I roto I ngā hāpori katoa. Ko tā mātou nei haepapa, kia hanga tētahi āhuru mōwai mā tatou, kia mahi haumaru ai.
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 kōrero.