NSW Ambulance has today inducted 12 new paramedics from interstate and overseas, providing a further boost to frontline health services across NSW.
The qualified and experienced paramedics have just completed a comprehensive three-week induction program at the NSW Ambulance Education Centre and begin their nine-week on-road training from tomorrow.
The new recruits come from a wide range of locations and with variety of experience, including Emily Joel who previously worked rurally as a paramedic in the Northern Territory. Emily decided to join NSW Ambulance to further expand her skills and experience.
The latest class of paramedic inductees will be posted across metropolitan and regional locations in NSW for nine weeks, prior to becoming registered paramedics with NSW Ambulance.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
"This new class of interstate and overseas paramedics will provide a welcome boost to frontline healthcare across NSW.
"These paramedics bring with them diverse clinical experience and a range of skills, further complementing and enhancing the capabilities of our NSW Ambulance workforce.
"The addition of our overseas paramedics showcases the global appeal of NSW."
Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan:
"I am proud to welcome experienced clinicians from around the world and interstate, who will bring fresh perspectives and valuable skills that will contribute to positive patient outcomes.
"Their decision to join NSW Ambulance shows confidence in the service's reputation for excellence worldwide.
"Our world class emergency healthcare in NSW is further enhanced by this newest class of experienced paramedics"
Quotes attributable to paramedic Emily Joel:
"After obtaining my paramedicine degree, I had a strong interest in working with Aboriginal people in rural locations and I learnt a lot about their culture and traditions.
"I am excited to be joining NSW Ambulance for the exciting opportunities to enhance my skills and develop my career."
