AddressAbout 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.
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About this Opportunity
A number of opportunities are available for our Northern Territory and Adelaide clinical Flight Nurse teams as we strategically expand our RFDS operations in those areas. Reporting directly to the Flight Nurse Manager, as the Flight Nurse, you will work in a diverse, fulfilling and rewarding environment.
We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
Specifically, you will:
• Be at the forefront in delivery of aeromedical health services, providing primary response, intensive care, obstetrics and trauma services, including emergency retrievals, as part of our high-performance aeromedical team,
• Work in a dynamic environment using your skills and experience to deliver outstanding patient care, where two days are never the same.
About You
You are:
• Current AHPRA Registered Nurse with Emergency and/or Intensive Care Nursing qualifications,
• Professional in your approach to service delivery,
• Willing to work collaboratively with other health professionals, pilots, and operational employees to provide high quality health care in a remote environment,
• Have a great sense of adventure.
AHPRA Registration as a Midwife and/ or other post graduate qualifications, along with previous experience in rural and remote area environments are desirable, not essential.
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:
• Generous relocation assistance
• 3 months free temporary accommodation within our furnished RFDS Alice Springs based accommodation,
• Remote allowance for working in rural and remote areas,
• 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
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Dave Carpenter, Flight Nurse Manager via 0419 850 ***.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People & Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 ***.
For the Position Description click here and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre
Applications close at 11:59pm on 10 July 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.
