Community Health Nurse - Chronic Disease - Pt Augusta
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
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.
About this Opportunity
Based out of Port Augusta, the Community Health Nurse – Chronic Disease effectively supports the identification of patients with complex care and enhances access to holistic coordinated care with the aim to achieve better health outcomes for the people who live in the remote and isolated areas of the far North and West of South Australia.
About You
You have a passion for Primary Health Care with a strong interest in community-based nursing including patient education and health promotion. With a minimum of five years nursing experience, ideally you have postgraduate nursing qualifications in Chronic Disease Management or similar with strong clinical skills and experience working with rural and remote communities. Excellent communication skills and a desire to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team are essential.
Why join us?
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 attractive remuneration including salary packaging benefits, and relocation assistance (conditions apply). We offer a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
If you are keen to work in an organisation that makes a real difference to all Australians, apply now.
For the position description (including selection criteria), and to apply , please click HERE to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
If you require further information prior to applying, please ring Jane Longmire - Talent Acquisition Partner - 0498317202
Applications close 11th November 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 Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
