General Practice Nurse
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.
About this Opportunity
As part of our dynamic multidisciplinary Primary Health Care Team, the Base General Practice Nurse provides comprehensive complex patient care for people living in remote and isolated areas of the far North and West of South Australia. With a focus on health promotion, illness prevention and community development, the Base General Practice Nurse coordinates holistic care to achieve better health outcomes for patients and consumers. Based in Port Augusta, the role also assists to cover Primary Health Team FIFO rosters as required.
About You
An AHPRA registered nurse with extensive community nursing experience, you are a passionate advocate for Primary Health Care, including patient education and health promotion. Possessing high level clinical documentation skills, you are computer savvy with clinical software, Best Practice and PenCS CAT4. Holding ALS accreditation and knowledge of emergency resuscitation techniques, you are able to assist with caring for critically ill or injured patients should the need arise. A confident, independent practitioner, you also enjoy working as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Your strong communication skills enable you to adapt easily to the needs of a variety of stakeholders.
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, within 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.
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Applications close 20th April 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.
