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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About this Opportunity
We have opportunities available for our Northern Territory Flight Nurse teams, as we strategically expand our RFDS operations in the Territory. 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 of aeromedical health services, providing primary response, intensive care, midwifery and trauma services, including emergency retrievals, as part of our high-performance aeromedical team in regional, rural and remote SA & NT
- 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:
- A healthcare professional who takes pride in delivering high quality nursing & midwifery care
- 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.

To be considered for the role you require:
- AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife

- Five (5) years minimum post registration experience which must include a minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a critical care environment, after completion of a recognised tertiary post graduate certificate (or higher) in either Emergency Medicine or Intensive Care. The experience must be in either a:
Recognised Major Regional or Tertiary Hospital Emergency Department with 24 hour in-Department medical coverage
Recognised Intensive Care Unit; or
Cumulative of three years critical care experience across both environments

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 housing allowance for working in rural and remote areas
- Qualifications allowances and more
- 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 position, please contact Suzanne Foot, Retrieval Nursing Director via 0429 574 582.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People & Culture Coordinator via 0499 752 942.

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.