Community Health Nurse – Chronic Disease

• Join the team and further your career with Australia’s most reputable charity!
• Full time, permanent position located in Port Augusta!
• Attractive salary packaging and relocation support provided! 

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Manager Primary Health Care, as the Community Health Nurse – Chronic Disease, you will effectively support the identification of patients with complex care and enhance their access to holistic coordinated care. You will be motivated to achieve positive outcomes for people who live in remote and isolated areas of South Australia.

We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying. 

Specifically, you will:

• Competently perform clinical nursing duties required in the preparation, execution and monitoring of care plans
• Coordinate care for patients with Chronic Disease and Complex Care Needs 
• Support patients in learning more about their conditions and self-management
• Connect patients to appropriate specialists, allied health and support services.
• Maintain accurate and legally acceptable patient records, ensuring the security of patient documentation at all times
• Ensure maintenance and compliance of clinical equipment and maintain clinical stock supplies
• Provide accurate statistical data and reports on clinic activities as required and prepare written reports on special activities as appropriate.
• Review new and innovative health developments which may be of benefit to patients and other stakeholders.

About You

You are:

• An experienced Nurse with an interest in community-based nursing, patient education and health promotion
• An excellent communicator who is passionate about patient care and achieving positive outcomes for people who live in remote and isolation areas
• Understanding of cultural sensitivity and its application in healthcare
• A team player with the ability to build collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

To be considered for the role you require:

• General nursing registration with AHPRA
• Minimum of five years nursing experience, preferably in a community-based role. 
• Demonstrated understanding of the needs of Primary Health Care and interest in community-based nursing. 
• Knowledge of current immunisation schedules, diabetes management, asthma/COPD management, cardiovascular and renal management and other chronic conditions, infection control, CPR and emergency resuscitation techniques, equipment and drugs.
• Current and valid driver’s licence issued from an Australian State or Territory

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.  The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. 

In addition, we also offer:

• Attractive relocation support
• Reward and recognition program
• Learning management system
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
• packaging up to $15,899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
• packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

 
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position or recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 ***.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 7th March 2024.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.