TEN new paramedic interns set to begin the on-road component of their 12-month internships in the Hunter region, taking their next steps towards becoming fully qualified paramedics.
Four of the interns will be based in Hunter Zone 1, with the remaining six heading to Hunter Zone 2.
Zone 1 is a smaller geographical area which includes parts of Lake Macquarie, Newcastle and Port Stephens, while Zone 2 covers the remainder of the Hunter.
These placements are part of a broader intake by NSW Ambulance, which on Friday officially welcomed 127 new paramedic interns and 28 trainee emergency medical call takers during an induction ceremony at the State Operations Centre at Sydney Olympic Park.
Minister for Health Ryan Park said the induction of these new health staff reflects the “continued growth and evolution of NSW Ambulance”.
“Each new officer has already demonstrated the core values of integrity, compassion, and service which remains central to NSW Ambulance,” he said.
Minister for the Hunter Yasmin Catley said the interns were stepping into a “vital role”.
“Our region deserves strong, reliable frontline care and these interns will be a valuable part of that. “They’re not just training – they’re making a difference.”
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