NSW Ambulance service
Apr 5th 2009 | 9:50 am
#376
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Nice one, congrats!!
Been trying to figure out the structure over there. What's the difference between ICP and Specialist Para?
From what I can gather from their web site and prev phone calls, is it ICP level and then you diversify to a specialist role such as S.C.A.Teams etc?
Been trying to figure out the structure over there. What's the difference between ICP and Specialist Para?
From what I can gather from their web site and prev phone calls, is it ICP level and then you diversify to a specialist role such as S.C.A.Teams etc?
ICP and Specialist Paramedic are one and the same as far as I'm aware.(Spec.Para being the latest version).
Just like any ambulance service, they love to change titles just for the sake of it!!
I remember way back when I was an Ambulance man!!
Cheers mate and good luck with your application
Apr 13th 2009 | 7:14 pm
#377
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
With regards to the Light Rigid licensing requirements:
If you are on a Perm visa, you will need to get a C class licence from the RTA first ($145). You then need to sit a LR Driver Knowledge Theory test ($36) and then get a Competency Based Assessment Log Book ($21). Then have to spend a day getting assessed driving a small bus to hopefully complete your log book ($750 approx). You can then upgrade your C licence to LR. The service did say to us that we had 2 months to get this on our arrival but we were told that we would need it by week 6. They will be changing any other job offer letters.
These costs can be claimed against tax on annual return as business expenses so keep receipts.
If on a temp visa, you cannot apply for a NSW licence until after 6 months but will have to get LR on after this.
You can drive an ambulance on a NSW class C licence(car). The service requires all new employees to get LR to drive the buses they have to transport staff around to major incidents etc.
If you are on a Perm visa, you will need to get a C class licence from the RTA first ($145). You then need to sit a LR Driver Knowledge Theory test ($36) and then get a Competency Based Assessment Log Book ($21). Then have to spend a day getting assessed driving a small bus to hopefully complete your log book ($750 approx). You can then upgrade your C licence to LR. The service did say to us that we had 2 months to get this on our arrival but we were told that we would need it by week 6. They will be changing any other job offer letters.
These costs can be claimed against tax on annual return as business expenses so keep receipts.
If on a temp visa, you cannot apply for a NSW licence until after 6 months but will have to get LR on after this.
You can drive an ambulance on a NSW class C licence(car). The service requires all new employees to get LR to drive the buses they have to transport staff around to major incidents etc.
Last edited by swigski; Apr 13th 2009 at 7:16 pm. Reason: more information
Apr 14th 2009 | 1:27 am
#378
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Hey there,, just wondering how you guys got the 100 or 120 necessary points for the permanent residence visa?! Could you tell something about that issue? I am 36, passed IELTS with an overall band score of 7.0, working as a fulltime ICP since 1994, singl, not married, no children, no relatives etc. in Oz.
Thanks for your help,
Papa Smurf
Thanks for your help,
Papa Smurf
Apr 14th 2009 | 10:10 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
With regards to the Light Rigid licensing requirements:
If you are on a Perm visa, you will need to get a C class licence from the RTA first ($145). You then need to sit a LR Driver Knowledge Theory test ($36) and then get a Competency Based Assessment Log Book ($21). Then have to spend a day getting assessed driving a small bus to hopefully complete your log book ($750 approx). You can then upgrade your C licence to LR. The service did say to us that we had 2 months to get this on our arrival but we were told that we would need it by week 6. They will be changing any other job offer letters.
These costs can be claimed against tax on annual return as business expenses so keep receipts.
If on a temp visa, you cannot apply for a NSW licence until after 6 months but will have to get LR on after this.
You can drive an ambulance on a NSW class C licence(car). The service requires all new employees to get LR to drive the buses they have to transport staff around to major incidents etc.
If you are on a Perm visa, you will need to get a C class licence from the RTA first ($145). You then need to sit a LR Driver Knowledge Theory test ($36) and then get a Competency Based Assessment Log Book ($21). Then have to spend a day getting assessed driving a small bus to hopefully complete your log book ($750 approx). You can then upgrade your C licence to LR. The service did say to us that we had 2 months to get this on our arrival but we were told that we would need it by week 6. They will be changing any other job offer letters.
These costs can be claimed against tax on annual return as business expenses so keep receipts.
If on a temp visa, you cannot apply for a NSW licence until after 6 months but will have to get LR on after this.
You can drive an ambulance on a NSW class C licence(car). The service requires all new employees to get LR to drive the buses they have to transport staff around to major incidents etc.
DO I NEED TO GET A LIGHT RIGID HANDBOOK ON ARRIVAL OR IS THE TESTING QUITE STRAIGHT FORWARD , WHERE ARE YOU UP TO ?
SECONDLY I HAVE A BIT OF AN ISSUE WITH MY VACCINATION PROGRAMME I`VE JUST COMPLETED THE PACK THEY SENT, HOWEVER I NEED A TAX FILE NUMBER , HOW DID YOU GET ONE AND MY MEDICAL PRACTICE HAS JUST INFORMED ME THAT THAT ALL SCHOOL MEDICAL RECORDS REGARDING MY MMR , CHICKENPOX AND TB SKIN TEST ARE DESTROYED WHEN YOU REACH 25 YEARS OLD SO WILL I HAVE TO HAVE THESE DONE AGAIN? MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUE TIME AND HOPE YOU`RE SETTLING IN...REGARDS PAUL.
Apr 14th 2009 | 6:58 pm
#380
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
hI sWIGSKI, THANKS FOR THE ASSIST WITH THE L/R DRIVING SECTION, SORRY FOR PICKING YOUR BRAINS BUT I HAVE A COUPLE OF Q`S
DO I NEED TO GET A LIGHT RIGID HANDBOOK ON ARRIVAL OR IS THE TESTING QUITE STRAIGHT FORWARD , WHERE ARE YOU UP TO ?
SECONDLY I HAVE A BIT OF AN ISSUE WITH MY VACCINATION PROGRAMME I`VE JUST COMPLETED THE PACK THEY SENT, HOWEVER I NEED A TAX FILE NUMBER , HOW DID YOU GET ONE AND MY MEDICAL PRACTICE HAS JUST INFORMED ME THAT THAT ALL SCHOOL MEDICAL RECORDS REGARDING MY MMR , CHICKENPOX AND TB SKIN TEST ARE DESTROYED WHEN YOU REACH 25 YEARS OLD SO WILL I HAVE TO HAVE THESE DONE AGAIN? MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUE TIME AND HOPE YOU`RE SETTLING IN...REGARDS PAUL.
DO I NEED TO GET A LIGHT RIGID HANDBOOK ON ARRIVAL OR IS THE TESTING QUITE STRAIGHT FORWARD , WHERE ARE YOU UP TO ?
SECONDLY I HAVE A BIT OF AN ISSUE WITH MY VACCINATION PROGRAMME I`VE JUST COMPLETED THE PACK THEY SENT, HOWEVER I NEED A TAX FILE NUMBER , HOW DID YOU GET ONE AND MY MEDICAL PRACTICE HAS JUST INFORMED ME THAT THAT ALL SCHOOL MEDICAL RECORDS REGARDING MY MMR , CHICKENPOX AND TB SKIN TEST ARE DESTROYED WHEN YOU REACH 25 YEARS OLD SO WILL I HAVE TO HAVE THESE DONE AGAIN? MUCH APPRECIATED FOR YOUE TIME AND HOPE YOU`RE SETTLING IN...REGARDS PAUL.
You can only get a tax file no after you have arrived in OZ as they check with Immigration to see if your visa has been activated on arrival. Just leave it blank and apply for one as soon as you arrive!!
Go to your Occupational health. They will have your Hep B status and you can ask them to send you for bloods for some of the others asked for. Otherwise just go to your Dr.'s and ask for the vaccinations. The only one you may have a problem with is the DPT. If you can't have it done, the infection control nurse will give it in your 1st week along with any others you may need and a Mantoux test for TB. It's not a problem as the nurse is really thorough and understanding.
All the best with the application
Apr 15th 2009 | 1:22 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
If you go to the RTA website, you can do practice LR Driver knowledge tests and see the bank of questions they get picked from. My test was exactly the same as one of these and should be no problem if you do them a few times. Just got my LR.
You can only get a tax file no after you have arrived in OZ as they check with Immigration to see if your visa has been activated on arrival. Just leave it blank and apply for one as soon as you arrive!!
Go to your Occupational health. They will have your Hep B status and you can ask them to send you for bloods for some of the others asked for. Otherwise just go to your Dr.'s and ask for the vaccinations. The only one you may have a problem with is the DPT. If you can't have it done, the infection control nurse will give it in your 1st week along with any others you may need and a Mantoux test for TB. It's not a problem as the nurse is really thorough and understanding.
All the best with the application
You can only get a tax file no after you have arrived in OZ as they check with Immigration to see if your visa has been activated on arrival. Just leave it blank and apply for one as soon as you arrive!!
Go to your Occupational health. They will have your Hep B status and you can ask them to send you for bloods for some of the others asked for. Otherwise just go to your Dr.'s and ask for the vaccinations. The only one you may have a problem with is the DPT. If you can't have it done, the infection control nurse will give it in your 1st week along with any others you may need and a Mantoux test for TB. It's not a problem as the nurse is really thorough and understanding.
All the best with the application
Apr 16th 2009 | 11:05 am
#382
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Just had e-mail, been assessed as ICP! To arrange date for assessment, testing, interview etc July onward. Would shout WHOOOHOOOO, but would wake the kids
Apr 16th 2009 | 12:05 pm
#383
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
I read a post in the QAS forum that hiring was being scaled down.. Does anyone know if hiring is still in full force at ASNSW?
Apr 16th 2009 | 11:45 pm
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
As I've just returned from Oz, if I can help answer any questions regarding the process just give us a shout.
Apr 17th 2009 | 7:25 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
swigski, do you know if ASNSW has RSI in their protocols for every ICP or is it limited to "special" ICPs?
Apr 20th 2009 | 6:45 am
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Re: NSW Ambulance service
Hi robbost
Have sent you pm
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