Remote Area Nurses - Casual
About the RFDS CO (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’re focused on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better connected health service provider.
About the Opportunity
RFDS Central Operations operates primary health care clinics in Andamooka, Marla and Marree. We are seeking experienced and enthusiastic Remote Area Nurses (RAN) to join our primary health care team in a casual capacity. You will enjoy working as part of a multidisciplinary team providing primary health care and emergency services to the community and visitors.
About you
In addition to being enthusiastic, committed and reliable, you will ideally have:
- Knowledge and understanding of Primary Health Care principles
- Broad post graduate acute nursing experience
- Ability to take initiative in emergency situations following established guidelines/procedures
- Ability to demonstrate and maintain competency and certification in advanced clinical practice skills and competencies (e.g. BLS, ALS)
- Ability to work both independently, collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment
- Demonstrated effective interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. We offer attractive remuneration, generous salary packaging benefits and a commitment to support your professional development.
If you have an adventurous spirit and enjoy making a positive difference to the health outcomes of individuals living in remote and rural communities, and upholding the RFDS standard of providing the finest care to the furthest corner, this opportunity could be for you.
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To apply please visit our Career Centre by clicking the 'Apply' button below.
Applications close 10 May 2020
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application as early as possible.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
