Clinical Educator - Aeromedical Emergency & Transport
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (serving SA/NT)
Saving and improving lives for over 90 years, the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is a leader in the delivery of emergency aeromedical and community health care services to rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS Central Operations exists to support happier and healthier Australians, no matter where they live, work or play.
We continually invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to improve our patient-centred care, and we are continually deepening our focus on how our organisation can enhance its relationships and engage with our consumers.
About this Role
The newly created role of Clinical Educator Aeromedical, Emergency and Transport is integral to our commitment to delivering the finest care to the furthest corner and is responsible for the development, coordination and delivery of continuing education and Orientation for all doctors, aeromedical nurses and patient transport officers who provide emergency care and transport for RFDS Central Operations.
The position reports to the Retrieval Nursing Director and will work collaboratively with the Clinical Director of Retrieval Services and the Manager of Patient Transport to implement a continuously evolving clinical education program.
The role has ownership of student placements, scholarship activities and will actively participate in clinical audits and governance and work in partnership with the Base Clinical Educators.
About You
You have significant experience in the preparation and delivery of clinical education programs. An astute communicator with a passion for teaching you have a flexible and collaborative approach and a demonstrated ability to teach and work in a culturally diverse environment. Your scope of practice and experience is aligned to high acuity Aeromedical nursing and ideally you have experience in prehospital retrieval nursing and a connection and commitment to improved health outcomes for rural communities.
Your values align with ours – COLLABORATION, CARE, INNOVATION, INTEGRITY.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the role please contact Keirstie Bull – Retrieval Nursing Director- 0438 716 117
For the position description and to apply please click the APPLY button to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
Applications close Sunday November 13, 2022.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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 Island applicants are encouraged to apply.
