In 2022 our game day medic provider ‘Colbrow‘ are facing a shortage qualified medics. We are reaching out to the greater YJFL community to seek those who have a current qualification or are willing to achieve one to be able to assist on game days.
Assistance Required for Onsite First Aid Medics
Availability required:
Sundays throughout Winter 2022, Starting 3 April, times required onsite vary and could be 0900-1800, or shorter days depending on fixtures. Please complete the following availability form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWoYOhcZA0Uan5yAtZe1x3k36agKT_G04ZBtA8cQPkQ-dyjg/viewform
Location: throughout YJFL venues
Apply Here:
If you are interested to assist this season, please complete the availability form and click the “Apply Now” button so that we can process your application via: https://colmedgroup.com/careers/melbourne-winter-event-medics/
Qualifications/Certificates:
- Registered Nurses
- Registered Paramedics
- Enrolled Nurses
- Doctors
- Physiotherapists
- Chiropractors
- Osteopaths
- Current Provide First Aid (HLTAID011)
- Current CPR (HLTAID009)
- Emergency Response Coordinator (ERC):
https://colmedgroup.com/courses-training-first-aid/courses/ - Police Check (or willing to obtain):
https://www.nationalcrimecheck.com.au/ - Working with Children Check -E (or willing to obtain):
https://www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au/individuals/applicants/how-to-apply-1
Experience:
- Any first aid, nursing, paramedic, lifeguarding (pool or surf) is highly desired
- Colmed Group can provide onsite training with a focus on football specific injuries
- Shadow shifts with an experienced Medic can be arranged until such a time that authority to practice independently has been provided by Colmed Group
Attributes:
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Empathy / Compassionate
- Excellent decision making ability
- Excellent team player as well as confident when working solo
- Excellent observation skills
- Strong ability to cope under stressful situations
Equipment:
Standard item is our First Aid Trauma kit: https://colmedgroup.com/product/first-aid-trauma-kit-professional-medics/
We can provide a discount code for those interested in staying onboard with us or a loan kit for those only wanting to cover part of the season.
Apply Here:
If you are interested to assist this season, please complete the availability form and click the “Apply Now” button so that we can process your application via: https://colmedgroup.com/careers/melbourne-winter-event-medics/
All first aiders will be paid in accordance with the Health Professionals and Support Services Award. Depending on age and experience the following rates apply:
For more information please call: 1300 550 123 and mention you’re a part of the YJFL community.