About Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
Australia's most trusted charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides 24‐hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia. Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work, or play. Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au.
About this Opportunity
As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will provide high‐quality, culturally appropriate nursing care for patients within a remote healthcare environment across community nursing, primary health care and emergency healthcare including out‐of‐hospital emergency transport. You will collaborate with RFDS's visiting primary healthcare teams (Medical Officers, Allied Health, Mental Health and Dental Teams) to ensure an integrated service approach, focusing on prevention and early intervention. You will utilise your knowledge of emergency response, patient triaging, population health, chronic disease management, culturally safe practice, and health promotion to deliver a comprehensive health service to remote South Australians.
These positions are based across:
* Innamincka – 1,174 km northeast of Adelaide
* Marree – 660 km northeast of Adelaide
* Marla – 970 km northwest of Adelaide
* Andamooka – 600 km northwest of Adelaide
About You
* A Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post‐qualification general nursing experience.
* Significant experience in providing primary health care/population health and/or emergency health services in remote Australia and/or rural Multi‐Purpose Health Service Facilities.
* A compassionate professional with a demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health Care, community development and the social determinants of health.
* The ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
* An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with initiative, compassion and enthusiasm.
* Emotionally resilient and physically fit.
Benefits
* Generous remuneration and annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income, including packaging up to $15,899 of your salary and an additional $2,650 via a meal and entertainment card.
* Rent‐free housing, utilities and internet whilst on shift.
* Reward and recognition program.
* Learning management system.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Employee Value Awards.
* Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.
Further Information
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.
Interested applicants should submit applications early, as we reserve the right to appoint before the published closing date. The position may be filled before the official closing.
For a confidential discussion regarding the role, please contact Nicola Beckwith Jones, People & Culture Business Partner, via 0499 715 104. Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email. Applicants may be subject to several pre‐employment checks, including a national police clearance, working with children clearance, and medical testing.
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