Remote Community Enrolled Nurse

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.

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The RFDS SA/NT operates four Remote Community Health Clinics in South Australia at Andamooka, Innamincka, Marla and Marree, providing these communities with 24/7 care.

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

About this Opportunity

As one of our first Remote Community Enrolled Nurses, you will be inspired to provide high quality, culturally appropriate nursing care for patients within a remote healthcare environment across both primary and emergency healthcare, under the direct supervision of a Remote Area Nurse. 

You will be motivated to consult with healthcare recipients, their families and community as well as registered nurses, midwives and other health professionals, to assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to patients across remote South Australia. 

These positions are based in multiple locations throughout rural South Australia and accommodation is provided whilst on shift.

Specifically, you will:

• Provide afterhours emergency first response when required, which includes driving the RFDS remote clinic ambulance and assisting the Remote Area Registered Nurse in the provision of emergency scene response and patient care – within the scope of Enrolled Nurse Practice.
• Interact with other members of the multidisciplinary Health Care Team to plan and evaluate patient/client care progress.
• Maintain accountability delivering remote healthcare within NMBA and own standards.
• Maintain accurate and legible records to enable ongoing safe patient care, documented in accordance with RFDS and SA Health standards.

About You

You are:

• An experienced Enrolled Nurse with an adventurous spirit who enjoys making a positive difference to the health outcomes of individuals living in remote and rural communities
• An excellent communicator who can easily relate to people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures 
• A highly organised individual with strong time management skills and the ability to prioritise
• An enthusiastic and compassionate professional, who can remain calm and solve problems in complex situations

To be considered for the role you require:

• A minimum 2.5 years post graduate experience as an Enrolled Nurse.
• A minimum 6 months post graduate experience in a rural health facility which includes an accident and emergency department or 6 months post graduate experience in a primary care or correctional healthcare facility. 
• Current registration with APHRA as an Enrolled nurse. Your current practising certificate is without notation ‘Does not hold Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines. (Enrolled Nurses with this notation will be unable to be considered for this position).
• Basic Life Support and/or Intermediate Life Support, with evidence of enrolment in - or completion of - Advanced Life Support.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment 
• A current and valid drivers licence, issued from an Australian state or territory.
• Experience with driving a manual 4WD vehicle

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work in some of Australia’s remote communities 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:

• Flexible roster options
• Rent-free housing, utilises and internet whilst on shift
• 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 role please contact Melissa Allen – Manager, Remote Area Clinics via 0455 430 ***.

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

Applications close at 11:59pm on Thursday 18th April 2024.

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

Please note that as part of RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a National Police Clearance, Working with Children Clearance and drug and alcohol test. 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.