鈥�20 new paramedic interns have arrived in the Hunter ambulance zone to begin the on-road portion of their 12-month internships.
Across the state, 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance has welcomed 157 new paramedic interns and 17 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony.
These new recruits were part of the largest induction held by 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance so far this year and started in their new roles over the weekend.
The emergency medical call takers have been posted to the Sydney and Northern (Newcastle) control centres.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
鈥淚 congratulate these paramedics and control staff, for their dedication, compassion and desire to make a difference in their communities.
鈥淓very call the new paramedic interns and emergency medical call takers respond to is an opportunity to make a difference and help those in our community in their most vulnerable moments.
鈥満诹铣怨贤� will benefit from the clinical skills and expertise these new recruits bring to the healthcare workforce.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Minister for the Hunter, Yasmin Catley:
"We鈥檙e excited to welcome these talented paramedic interns to the Hunter. Their skills will make a real difference in our region, home to the state鈥檚 largest regional hospital.
"This intake is another important step in strengthening our frontline health services across the Hunter, helping us continue to make a positive impact on people鈥檚 lives.
"As the Hunter grows into one of the state鈥檚 top places to live, work, and play, we鈥檙e proud to support the increasing demand for high-quality healthcare by welcoming these dedicated paramedic interns."鈥�