Flight Nurse (Midwifery)
Flight Nurse (Midwifery)
Showcase your critical care skills and become a Flight Nurse & deliver essential services & 24-hr emergency care with our aeromedical team.
Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Permanent / Full Time
Key points
- Join our specialist front-line team & work for an iconic organisation !
- Comprehensive orientation & ongoing training with development opportunities
- Based in Bundaberg | Providing services to Wide Bay and Central Queensland
Description
RFDS Queensland Section are looking for a dedicated, confident, experienced and passionate Registered Nurse and Midwife to be a part of our iconic Bundaberg Flight Nurse team. RFDS Bundaberg Base is a busy aeromedical base flying thousands of patients from around Bundaberg, Wide Bay and Central Queensland.
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 extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
The Role;
- Permanent- Full Time
- Located in Bundaberg
- Provide emergency retrieval services
- Provide regular transfers of patients
Essential Skills
- Registered Nurse and Midwifery with AHPRA registration
- Demonstrated 5 years' post graduate experience (full-time equivalent)
- Demonstrated 3-5 years’ experience in a critical care environment (24 hour in-department medical coverage or a recognised Intensive Care Unit).
- Ability to spend considerable time working in the confined spaces of a small aircraft
Desirable Skills (Can be obtained prior to starting employment)
- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS)
- Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS)
- Neonatal resuscitation certification
Why join us?
- We provide extensive and supportive orientation programs prior to commencement
- We offer attractive Base Salary
- We offer additional Salary packaging of up to $15 900- increasing your take home pay
- We provide relocation assistance (where applicable)
- We support professional development with 12 days paid study leave
- We provide Six weeks Annual leave
Interested?
For further information regarding this role please contact Robyn Langton, Manager - Clinical and Base Operations on 07 4131 3002 or email RLangton@rfdsqld.com.au or please email recruitment@rfdsqld.com.au
Please ensure the following is clearly identified in resume: Job title, Start date, Department, Brief description, Nature of Role -Full-time, part-time or casual. This allows us to establish your full time equivalent.
Successful candidates will be subject to a Police Checks, medical assessment (if applicable) and Pre-employment Drug and Alcohol Testing. Candidates are required to hold a current, unrestricted Australian Driver's Licence and obtain an ASIC Card.
You will be required to successfully complete the RFDS credentialing process which includes providing certified copies of qualifications/registrations and evidence of immunity or vaccination against VPD.
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.
