Health Service Assistant
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 the Northern Territory and South Australia. 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 this Opportunity
The RFDS operates remote health clinics in Marree, Andamooka and Marla. As part of our dedicated primary health care team, our Health Service Assistants support Remote Area Nurses in the provision of primary health care and emergency services to the community and visitors. Health Service Assistants are responsible for a variety of tasks including entry level clinical support, general facility maintenance, administration, and safety compliance.
About You
To be successful you will have:
Current first aid certification
Experience working within a volunteer emergency service such as SA Ambulance or the CFS
Excellent time management and organisational skills and the ability to work autonomously
Well-developed communication skills with the desire to join a team committed to delivering integrated and quality healthcare patient outcomes
The roster for this role will require travel up to 2 weeks at a time. Clinic hours are Monday to Friday (0830-1700) with an after-hours on-call service.
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.
For the position description or to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre.
For further information please call Judy Whitehead, Manager Remote Area Clinics, on 0429 234 412
Applications close 29 September 2020.
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 people are strongly encouraged to apply.
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.
