Nsw Ambulance Flight Nurse (Temporary)

ABOUT US

NSW Ambulance (NSWA) operates 5 fixed wing aircraft out of the Air Ambulance Base located at Mascot, Sydney. They deliver clinical care to critically ill or injured patients or patients requiring medical transport >250km who are unable to be transported by the Patient Transport Service (PTS).

There is an additional non-operational fixed wing aircraft used to cycle aircraft through maintenance. The NSWA fixed wing base at Mascot consists of a fleet of 5 new Beechcraft King Air B350C and in 2024 NSWA will be bringing online 2 brand new state of the art Pilatus PC24 jets.

All fixed wing aircraft are staffed with a Flight Nurse and pilot. Depending on the clinical requirements of the case, on occasion a doctor may be added to the flight. Flight nurses are all registered nurses and midwives with critical care experience; emergency medicine, intensive care or coronary care.

Mascot Base operates with 4 operational aircraft 24 hours, 7 days a week. The 5th aircraft is generally in maintenance but can be surged upon request when operationally necessary. As of 1 January 2022, the aircraft and pilots are provided by Pel-Air who operate and maintain the aircraft. The Flight Nurses/midwives and doctors are supplied by NSWA.

NSW Ambulance also has a contract with RFDS Dubbo and Broken Hill Base who operate 24 hours a day each with a fixed wing aircraft. These aircraft and all staff on them are supplied by the RFDS. There are also Beechcraft King Air B200C and  Beechcraft King Air B350C which operate out of the two regional bases located at Dubbo and Broken Hill.

Both aircraft have the capacity to transport two stretcher patients. A B200 can also take three seated people (Flight Nurse, medical team, patients or escorts) whereas a B350 can transport four seated people.

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ABOUT THE ROLE 

At NSW Air Ambulance we have recognised the skill level of the nurses and the hard work they do. Successful applicants may be appointed at respective year of service (RN/RM), CNS 1, or CNS 2 level following a thorough assessment of their application. This will be in line with Award requirements and organisational policies.

The Flight Nurse is responsible for the nursing care and clinical management of patients requiring aeromedical transport by NSW Air Ambulance, between country and metropolitan hospitals/ health facilities within NSW and interstate. Responsibilities also include triaging of patients, clinical care of patients prior to and after flights, administrative duties and ground based duties.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic team of critical care nurse/midwives to work on board our new fleet of B350C turbo prop aircraft and sate of the art PC 24 jets. The aircraft fleet has been designed by the very clinicians who work on them, the future for flight nursing is looking good. If you are a highly motivated critical care nurse/midwife with a desire to work with extended autonomy and learn new skills, this is the job for you. Join our team and work in the most scenic and exciting office nursing can offer.

This is a temporary full-time position for a period of up to twelve (12) months possible extension. There are five (5) vacancies available. This position is based in Mascot. 

Please Note: You must have critical care nursing experience and a midwifery qualification to apply for this job.

OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE (for eligible employees)

Besides your salary, you’ll also have access to:

• Advancement to CNS 1 & CNS 2
• A range of leave to support you with your needs out of work including generous paid parental leave, carers leave and more
• Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full-time employees)
• Additional Public Holiday
• Opportunities for extra tax savings through salary packaging
• Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre-taxed salary (eligible fulltime employees)
• Extensive staff support programs available to all staff and families – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
• Fitness passport, and medic-fit gyms at most locations – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)
• Health coaching service available to all staff providing individualised support
• Discounted private health insurance
• Career development and growth opportunities

EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS 

• Critical care experience in either emergency or intensive care nursing environments and a Midwifery qualification
• Maintain a level of physical fitness appropriate to the role
• Meet the physical and height limitations necessary to ensure the Flight Nurse can be safely seated, exit the aircraft from the emergency exit and operate in the aircraft safely.
• Have no specific phobias or fears relating to working at a height and is able to work in a confined space.
• Applicants may be required to participate in pre-employment drug testing and to meet the requirements of the Drug and Alcohol policy
• Ability to satisfactorily complete Flight Nurse Scenario based assessments to test situational awareness and physical fitness
• Applicants must be willing to undertake a health and fitness assessment as part of the recruitment process
• Employment may be subject to passing a medical assessment by an authorised person
• Satisfactorily complete and maintain medical assessments as published by NSW Ambulance in addition to any legislative requirements
• Satisfactorily complete all clinical and operational training requirements of the Flight Nurse scope of practice and amendments over time
• Ability to swim
• Must have a current driver’s license

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like the role for you, please attach a resume as well as providing answers to the 2 pre-screening questions below - we look forward to hearing from you!

Question 1: Provide an example of a situation where you were able to strengthen a relationship by communicating effectively. How did you do this and what was the result?

Question 2: Describe a time in your nursing career where you anticipated a potential clinical  problem with your patient. Describe how you developed preventative measures. What was the outcome?

If you’d like to discuss the position and role description more before you formally apply, confidential enquiries can be made to Chris Wildey Nurse Manager 3 on:

P: 0428 455 ***

Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.