Remote Area Nurse

About the Opportunity

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.

Marree is 660km North East of Adelaide and is an important service centre for the large sheep and cattle stations in the area as well as a stopover destination for tourists travelling along the Birdsville or Oodnadatta Tracks. The town of Marree has a population of approximately 100 and a district population of approximately 500. The town has a rich Aboriginal and Afghan history.

Marla is 970km North West of Adelaide and 676 km North of Port Augusta and was established as a place for the provision of essential services to travellers crossing the continent including camping and caravan facilities, an art gallery and roadhouse. It is an administrative centre for the North West part of South Australia. The town of Marla has a population of approximately 100 people.

Andamooka is 6100m North of Adelaide, with Coober Pedy 400km to the North West. It is a quirky outback opal mining town with a big heart, and a diverse cultural mix such as Aboriginal, English Hungarian and Yugoslavian. The population is around 300.

About you

You will:

• be a Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post qualification general nursing experience
• have additional significant remote area nursing experience.
• Have experience in Emergency Nursing, acute nursing, advanced clinical practice and assessment skills
• have a demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health care, community development and the social determinants of health
• demonstrate the ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
• evidence utilising your experience in emergency situations and following established guidelines and procedures.
• have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to demonstrate initiative, compassion and enthusiasm.

Our Benefits

As part of our remote nursing team, you will be provided with interesting work and be supported to achieve your best with salary packaging benefits plus rent-free housing, utilities and internet.

If you have an adventurous spirit and enjoy making a positive difference to the health outcomes of individuals living in remote and rural communities, this opportunity could be for you.

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For further details please contact Melissa Allen - Manager Remote Area Clinics - 0455 430 762

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.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.