Flight Nurse Manager
About the RFDS (Central Operations)
We are leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. As we head toward our 100th year of providing services, we launch a new strategic plan with a focus on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better connected health service provider.
About the role
The Flight Nurse Manager will take a lead role in the formulation of strategic and operational objectives, plans and developments.
Responsibilities include:
• First line management of Flight Nurses & Deputy Senior Flight Nurses
• Provides leadership and direction, acts as a role model, mentor and resource person to the flight nursing team
• Leads by example in relation to RFDSCO’s values and behaviours
• Demonstrates people management skills including conflict resolution and team building
• Collaborates with the Manager of Clinical Education & Development, assists with the coordination of FN education activity both internal and external, reviewing FN competence routinely against the agreed capability framework.
• Manage nursing resources to ensure the delivery of a safe, high quality and efficient service
• Takes a lead role in the development, implementation, evaluation and review of clinical practice standards, manuals and compliance systems as a member of the Nursing Leadership team.
• Demonstrates competence in advanced clinical practice by delivering a high standard of patient care and FN education as a member of the interdisciplinary education team.
• Contributes to maintaining our accreditation to all safety and quality accreditation programs by participating in ongoing education and actively supporting the implementation of initiatives
About You
You will be a Registered Nurse with Midwifery, Emergency and/or Intensive Care Nursing qualifications and demonstrate comprehensive experience in aeromedicine and critical care.
You will also have the proven ability to lead and manage a team, the ability to work both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary team, demonstrate confidence in decision making, and experience in implementing major change. Previous experience in the indigenous context will be highly regarded.
In return we offer:
• Attractive remuneration and benefits (salary packaging),
• Rosters with lifestyle benefits,
• Extensive training and orientation,
• A supportive environment where staff are valued and personal development is encouraged.
For a confidential discussion please contact Keirstie Bull, Retrieval Nursing Director on 0438 716 117
For a copy of the position description and to apply please click here.
Applications close 28 May 2021.
