Paramedics - FIFO

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.

Our highly regarded Paramedics Team provide healthcare services to remote sites in the Northern Territory. We are seeking experienced Paramedics, Intensive Care Paramedics or Industrial Nurses to provide cover and work on shutdown contracts for existing FIFO operations over a three month period. This role includes providing emergency response and primary healthcare to site personnel.

Responsibilities

Provide initial emergency response, stabilisation, and transportation/ medevac of critically ill or injured patients.
Provide primary health care and treatment of non-emergency medical conditions.
Participate in HSE activities, tasks and training.
Participate in Emergency Response Team education, training, and procedure development.
Design, implementation and delivery of onsite training and health awareness packages.
Coordinate and deliver on-site drug and alcohol testing.
General clinic administration management and reporting duties.

Essential requirements

Current AHPRA Registration (Unrestricted).
Minimum 3 years of on-road ambulance experience post qualification.
Driver’s License C Class (Manual).
Advanced Life Support Course (ALS) or equivalent.
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.
Experience in hydration testing.

Additional ICP requirements

Minimum 3 years intensive care experience.
Graduate Certificate in Critical Care – preferred or equivalent experience

Desirable

Experience in return-to-work programs and mental health support.
Cert IV in Training and Assessment.
Competent to provide immunisations and vaccinations.
RIIVEH305 Operate and Maintain a 4WD Certification.
Currency in TBOSIET.
Valid MSIC.
Experience in fit testing.
Advanced Trauma Life Support (ATLS) or Early Management of Severe Trauma (EMST).

Benefits

Two weeks on, two weeks off - day and night shifts
All flights provided to and from Darwin from anywhere in Australia
All transfers, accommodation and meals provided
Onshore oil & gas facility five minutes from suburban Darwin
Excellent remuneration
Professional development opportunities
Full support through access to RFDS Doctors 24/7
Full induction provided
Workplace culture of team work and collaboration
Potential future opportunities in WA or NT
We are driven by our values and we offer our teams a dynamic work environment where your work really makes a difference to the lives of remote communities and sites. 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.