Prehospital And Retrieval Specialist

• Competitive remuneration + Generous Salary Packaging  
• Casual or Permanent Part Time Position 
• Based at NSW Ambulance Toll Aeromedical Bases Bankstown and Orange

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 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 opportunity for a PreHospital and  Retrieval Specialist to join the organisation and be a key member of CareFlight’s team of Specialists and Registrars working with NSW Ambulance on the Medical Services Agreement at Bankstown and Orange.

Reporting to the Medical Director– MSA, the key objective for this role will be to ensure the highest standard of patient care within the out-of-hospital environment is provided, organisational objectives are achieved and participating within the clinical data process and clinical quality assurance activities. 

Your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, 12 hour duty and on call day, evening and night shifts performing PreHospital and Retrieval Medicine on road, Leonardo 139 Helicopter and NSW Air Ambulance King Air and Pilatus PC 24 Fixed Wing Aircraft.  You will be on a roster template which will include a balanced mix of day, evening and night shifts both weekday and weekend.  The helicopter work will include winching as operationally required.  The minimum number of shifts is one per week but up to two per week can be considered if you are interested.  You will also be required to contribute to the management, education, equipment or clinical governance of CareFlight by maintaining a portfolio of interest to you.

To be successful in this role you will have the following: 

Essential

• Specialist in Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care.
• Current Specialist Medical Registration with AHPRA.
• Previous PreHospital and Retrieval experience (as a Registrar or Specialist) with a minimum of 100 missions in NSW.
• Extensive experience and proven ability in the management of critically ill patients including trauma. both within the hospital and within the out-of-hospital environment, including patient transportation.
• Current or recent experience in managing critically ill / injured paediatric patients.
• Successful completion of CareFlight’s pre-employment physical assessment.
• Successful completion of pre-employment DAMP screening.
• Completion of EMST and ACLS, or equivalent.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in a team.
• Maintain above average physical fitness.
• Ability to work in conjunction with other emergency services.
• Interest and willingness to participate in research and/or clinical governance activities.
• Ability to pass and maintain HUET

Desirable

• Recognised post-graduate qualification in Prehospital and Retrieval Medicine, or willingness to undertake.
• Demonstrated research experience.
• Demonstrated experience and interest in Education.
• Completion of Paediatric Advance Life Support course, or equivalent.

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 12th March 2024. 

For additional information, please contact ***********@careflight.org 

CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders 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.

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