Address- Competitive remuneration + salary packaging
- Part-time (maximum term contract for 12 months)
- Varied role with a highly respected aeromedical organisation
CareFlight is an Australian “for purpose” aeromedical organisation voted consistently as one of Australia’s most trusted Brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
Proudly a 2023 HRD 5 Star Employer of Choice, we operate across Australia, with major base locations in NSW, and the NT. Our specially trained doctors, nurses, paramedics and aircrew use helicopters, turbo prop aircraft, aeromedical jets and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year. We also deploy medical professionals and aircraft in support of defence, government and commercial contracts, and energy and resource sector sites.
The role
We currently have an excellent opportunity for two (2) part-time LAMR Flight Nurses in our Northern Operations.
Key responsibilities include:
- delivering individualised quality clinical care;
- delivering inpatient assessment, clinical management and emergency procedures;
- maintaining CareFlight’s Standard Operating Procedures and clinical treatment protocols;
- coordinating the transition of patients from one mode of transport to the next;
- assisting the medical officer with medical management as appropriate;
- managing physiological issues related to aeromedical transport; and
- maintaining situational awareness throughout the retrieval process to identify safety hazards for the patient and aeromedical crew.
About you
To be successful in this role you will:
- be registered with AHPRA as a registered nurse;
- have a minimum of five (5) years’ post graduate emergency/critical care experience;
- hold current certification in ALS and TNCC or trauma course equivalent;
- Post-graduate qualifications in critical care or emergency nursing.
- be physically comfortable to meet the challenges of aeroMedical Retrieval work;
- possess highly developed interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
- have effective consultation, negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
- have effective time management, problem solving and decision making skills;
- be able to demonstrate the ability/skills to operate in ‘out of hospital’ environments;
- have the ability to function effectively as a team member in a critical environment;
- hold a current driver’s licence; and
- possess a current Working With Children Clearance or ability to obtain.
The following will be highly regarded:
- Previous clinical experience working in paediatrics.
- Previous experience working in the area of indigenous health.
How to apply
If you would like to be part of our team, you can apply using the link below. Please ensure you attach a current resume and covering letter that addresses the role’s essential criteria. Applications for this opportunity will close on 31stMay 2024.
For additional information, please contact ***********@careflight.org
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required
by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’ s immunization & vaccination policy.
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