8 new paramedic interns are on their way to Nepean Blue Mountains ambulance zone to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.

Across the state, NSW Ambulance has today 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 NSW Ambulance so far this year and will start their roles from tomorrow.

The emergency medical call takers will be posted to the Sydney and Northern (Newcastle) control centres.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:
“I congratulate these paramedics and control staff, for their dedication, compassion, and desire to make a difference in their communities.

“Every 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.

“NSW will benefit from the clinical skills and expertise these new recruits bring to the healthcare workforce.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Penrith, Karen McKeown OAM:
“I am so pleased to welcome these paramedic interns to Penrith, our community will benefit greatly from their skill and expertise.

“This latest intake – NSW Ambulance’s largest so far this year – will strengthen our frontline health services right across the state and make a real difference to people’s lives in Penrith.”