Critical/ Advanced Care Nurse

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has an outstanding history of service and excellence in aero-medical and primary health care across Australia. One of Australia’s most iconic brands, every hour of every day the RFDS is performing lifesaving work across Western Australia.

The RFDS has an urgent requirement for highly motivated, career-minded Critical/ Advanced Care Nurses to join our team, providing support and healthcare services to our client's employees keeping them healthy and safe while aiming to reduce workplace injuries. This role includes providing emergency response and primary healthcare to site personnel.

This opportunity is available on a full-time permanent even time roster basis (7 on, 7 off). This successful applicants will join our existing DIDO operations located close to Darwin.

Due to current border restrictions, candidates must be based in NT or willing to move to the NT at their own expense.

To be successful in the role you will require:

Current AHPRA Registration (Unrestricted);
Evidence of 3 years relevant experience working in an Advanced/Intensive Care Nursing environment;
Driver’s License C Class (Manual);
Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) or ACLS;
Authorised Drug Collection Officer;
Proficient computer skills for operational duties;
Previous experience in the provision of general primary healthcare in a non-hospital environment in a remote environment;
A well-developed knowledge of, and experience in the application of Emergency Response Services within the mining sector or equivalent environment.

Desirable

Experience in return-to-work programs and mental health support;
Cert IV TAE;
Competent to provide immunisations and vaccinations – Current certificate of completion for “Health Immunisation Update” preferable;
Fitness to work (FTW) assessments;
Rehabilitation and return to work (RTW);
Health promotion and wellness experience.
We are driven by our values and we offer our teams a dynamic work environment where your work really makes a difference to people's lives in remote locations. To be considered, please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your suitability for this role.

RFDS (Western Operations) is committed to providing aeromedical services across Western Australia.

By ensuring our workforce is fully vaccinated against COVID-19, we are helping protect our people and our patients; and safeguarding our 24/7 service delivery.

If you are a successful candidate for a position with our team, being vaccinated against COVID-19 will be a term of your employment conditions.

RFDSWO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities to apply.

Please note applicants require the right to work in Australia, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.