鈥嫼诹铣怨贤� Ambulance has welcomed 127 new paramedic interns and 28 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service in a ceremony at the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park.
Following this latest induction, there are now more than 500 new paramedics and more than 80 emergency medical call takers who have joined the service since the beginning of the year, further boosting frontline health services across the state.
The new recruits come from a range of backgrounds, including paramedic intern Rowena Meredith, a former Tokyo Olympics 2021 bronze medallist, and trainee emergency medical call taker Taylah Ferguson, the daughter of a former paramedic who joins us from London Ambulance Service.
The paramedic interns will be posted across 黑料吃瓜网 to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.鈥�
The emergency medical call takers will be posted to the Sydney and Northern control centres.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
鈥淚 want to extend a warm welcome to these new starters and thank them for choosing a rewarding career with 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance. Their journey is just beginning but these new staff continue a legacy of care and commitment.
鈥淭he induction of these new health staff reflects the continued growth and evolution of 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance.
鈥淓ach new officer has already demonstrated the core values of integrity, compassion, and service which remains central to 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance.鈥�
Quotes attributable to 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan:
鈥淲elcoming new staff into the service is both a privilege and a reminder of the enduring commitment required, serving the community in times of need.
鈥淭he contribution of additional workforce will further enhance the capacity of the service to deliver timely, professional and patient-centred care.
鈥淭he integration of new practitioners strengthens our foundations, ensuring delivery of consistent and high-quality care into the future.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Rowena Meredith:
鈥淏eing involved in a high-performance team sport such as rowing, allows me to bring many transferable skills to my new career.
鈥淚'm excited to be forging a new path and bringing to fruition a long-held career plan of paramedicine after the highs and lows of professional sport.鈥�
Quotes attributable to Taylah Ferguson:
鈥淢y father was a paramedic for many years, and I always felt inspired to pursue a path with 黑料吃瓜网 Ambulance.
鈥淧roviding that vital first contact and initial support to a person in need, is incredibly rewarding.鈥� 鈥�