Flight Nurse Manager
• Exciting opportunity to join the RFDS SA/NT Flight Nursing leadership team
• Full time, permanent position located in Adelaide
• Competitive salary, generous relocation package + salary packaging options available
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
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We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Retrieval Nursing Director, as the Flight Nurse Manager in Adelaide, you will actively contribute as a member of a collaborative Aeromedical Nursing Leadership Team.
You will be responsible for leading, developing and resourcing the Aeromedical Nursing team to ensure the provision of safe, kind and effective patient care.
Specifically, you will:
Lead and support the flight nursing team to maintain and develop their knowledge and skills in aeromedical nursing.
Utilise expert clinical knowledge, experience and a continuous quality improvement focus to lead clinical service delivery.
Monitor, measure and report patient outcomes and experiences, to ensure key performance indicators are met in relation to both service delivery and patient experience
Lead investigations and follow-up of incidents and/or safety concerns using Safety, Quality and Risk management systems
Maintain financial accountability for the aeromedical nursing budget at the Adelaide base.
Monitor and manage aeromedical nurse resourcing to ensure adequate staffing and lead recruitment campaigns to support a fully recruited workforce
About You
You are:
An experience leader with outstanding communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
An individual who leads by example and fosters workplace environments that develop and enhance staff potential
A strong relationship builder who can work within a multi-disciplinary team and has a thorough understanding of cross-cultural diversity
A competent Flight Nurse with the ability to review and enhance models of patient care
To be considered for the role you require:
Registration (or eligible for registration) as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia
A current practicing certificate (or eligible to hold) and at least 5 years post registration experience in a relevant area of specialty nursing practice
A post graduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing
Your application would be enhanced by:
Registration (or eligible for registration) as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and a current practicing certificate (or eligible to hold)
Post graduate qualifications in Retrieval Nursing
Tertiary qualifications in health care management or equivalent, or a willingness to undertake further study in this area
Our Benefits
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 a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:
Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
Free onsite parking
Reward and Recognition Program
Employee Value Awards
Learning Management System
Employee Assistance Program
Attractive relocation support
Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Suzanne Foot, Retrieval Nursing Director via
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via
Applications close at 11:59pm on 11th March 2026
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
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
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.