Flight Nurse
Flight Nurse
Seeking an RN and RM to join our team based in Dubbo. You will be responsible to provide quality nursing care within an aero medical environment.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Permanent role
- Generous salary packaging
- Iconic organisation and role
Description
Flight Nurse
Full Time Dubbo Base
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver telehealth and a 24-hour emergency retrieval service to rural and remote Australia.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) South Eastern Section is now seeking applications from Registered Nurses with Midwifery qualifications to join our Dubbo Medical Team in the full time position of Flight Nurse. As a Flight Nurse you will provide emergency, inter-hospital and retrieval in-flight care throughout the SE Section's Network, an area of 640,000 square kilometres covering areas of remote NSW, SA and Qld.
We’re currently seeking an experienced Registered Nurse and Midwife to join our team based in Dubbo. You will be responsible to provide quality nursing care within an aero medical environment.
The Location
Dubbo is a growing regional city located on the Macquarie River which provides a Hub to the Agriculture, Transport, Mining Industries. The Royal Flying Doctor Service Visitor Experience being one of the top four attractions along with The Old Dubbo Gaol, Taronga Western Plains Zoo and Wellington Caves all support tourism and lifestyle options. The real heart of New South Wales, Dubbo is a dynamic, regional centre that offers the dual benefits of relaxation and space with the amenities of a major city. Enjoy a quality lifestyle with affordable housing, career opportunities, high-quality health, educational and professional services. For more information on what Dubbo has to offer, please visit: https://evocities.com.au/dubbo/
Responsibilities also include:
- Triage of patients
- Provide optimal care to patients prior, during and after flights
- Fulfil RFDS reporting requirements
- Undertake base, administration and other ground duties
- Be willing and able to work shift work across a 7 day roster
- Be a registered nurse and registered midwife with AHPRA
- Have critical care qualifications and/or experience (ED or ICU)
- Have a minimum of five years post graduate experience
- Evidence of full COVID-19 vaccination
• Exceptional professional satisfaction in a unique work environment
• Relocation expenses reimbursed as per policy
• Six (6) weeks annual leave per year
• Generous salary packaging options
• Ongoing professional development and study leave
The position is based in Dubbo and FIFO arrangements are not available.
Our Values:
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety form shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The Royal Flying Doctors Service (South Eastern Section) is passionate about social justice and diversity and is committed to being an EEO employer. We embrace diversity in our workforce and encourage applications from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, including those from Aboriginal, Torres Strait Island heritage and people with lived experience of disability.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status
