Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Function

Nursing

Facility

Northwest Brits

Position

Ambulance Emergency Assistant

Introduction

A need for three Fixed Term positions exists for an Ambulance Emergency Assistant with at Life Health Solutions, as part of the clinic team in Northwest Brits at a mining site. The successful candidate will be responsible for the rendering of a quality service, which is effective and efficient, and meets and exceeds the company and customers’ expectations and requirements. The successful candidates will work 12-hour night shifts on a rotation basis and 12-hour weekend day and night shifts, according to a shift schedule.  

Critical Outputs

• Provide screening services for all the Mining shaft chronic employees weekday nightshift, weekend night shift and days shift on according shift schedule.
• Provide quality Emergency Medical and Rescue Services at the designated client site.
• Provide emergency care, including medical response, (where required and specified by the Client).
• Ensure legal compliance to all patient related documentation, treatment, and care.
• Meeting the prescribed professional and quality standards of the HPCSA, Life EHS / Life EMS and the Client.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene of the workplace, adhering to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Implementation and adherence to infection control policies and procedures as well as safety policies and procedures.
• Contributing to the enhancement of working relationships, co-operation and communication within the EMS department, Occupational Health clinics and the Client.
• Assist with patient monitoring and treatment in the on-site Occupational Health clinics.
• General administrative functions i.e. compiling procedures, maintaining patient files, record keeping, stock and asset control.
• Assistance with in-service training of staff and, where required, Client employees.
• Ensuring the total satisfaction of our clients through continuous improvement and added value.
• Form part of the Client’s clinic Team and assist with any specific training requirements they might have.
• Ensuring compliance with legal, HPCSA, OHSA and DMPR requirements.
• Participation in the Client’s internal audits and ensuring compliance to Key Performance Indicators.
• Be physically fit and capable of passing a required functional work capacity fitness examination.
• Be in good health. The candidate is required to undergo a fitness to work medical examination (including a drug-screening test).

Requirements

• Current registration with the HPCSA Professional Board of Emergency Care Providers as an Ambulance Emergency Assistant with, at least, 2 years’ clinical work experience, in an operation environment.
• Meet HPSCA CME requirements and work within their scope of practice.
• American Hart Association Basic Life Support of Healthcare Provider
• Preferred Certificate of Competence:
  • Snake Handling Course
  • Defensive Driving Course
  • Code C1/EC with PrDP - (non-negotiable).
• Mining experience would be advantageous.
• Good general understanding of legislation pertaining to the specific business environment of Life Employee Health Solutions and the Client.
• A motivated team player, who is willing to offer extended commitment to ensure operational standards and efficiencies are met and maintained.
• Excellent interpersonal and client liaison skills and able to work to tight timelines and client deliverables.
• Ability to cope under pressure within a complex, challenging environments.
• Computer literacy in all recognized Microsoft Office packages ESSENTIAL.
• Own reliable transport - (non-negotiable).
• Own accommodation, in and around Brits.
• Proof of HPCSA CPD and CPG compliance.

*Candidates who do not meet the minimum requirements will NOT be considered

Competencies

• Problem-solving, analysis and judgment
• Resilience
• Teamwork
• Computer litracy
• Influencing skills
• Business insight
• Drive and energy
• Motivating and developing people
• Excellence orientation
• Ethical behavior
• Building relationships & networking
• Customer responsiveness
• Verbal & written communication skills

Email

Inlandnorth.recruitment@lifehealthcare.co.za

Closing date

Thursday, July 16, 2026