Flight Nurse Manager Alice Springs
• Leadership role in Alice Springs
• Full time permanent opportunity
• Competitive Salary package, rural incentives and relocation support
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 and are continually deepening our focus on how our organisation can enhance its relationships and engagement with our consumers.
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 click here. to be redirected to our Careers Centre.
Applications close Friday 10 December 2021
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.
