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Overview
Take the next step toward a rewarding Flight Nurse career with an iconic organisation.
The RFDS Midwifery Scholarship offers the support you need, including up to $10,000 towards your midwifery qualification and a pathway to future employment with Australia's leading aeromedical provider.
Key Points
Up to $10,000 towards your midwifery qualification
Pathway to future employment with Australia's leading aeromedical provider
Supportive team with ongoing professional development and training opportunities
Description
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is offering Midwifery Scholarships to suitably qualified Registered Nurses with a background in critical care.
Through this scholarship program, nurses will receive financial assistance of up to $10,000 to complete a midwifery qualification and become a Flight Nurse with RFDS.
The Midwifery Scholarship is generously supported by the Dalara Foundation and the Maureen Stevenson Foundation.
Who are we looking for?
You're an adaptable, resourceful, and skilled critical care nurse who's deeply committed to patient care.
You're confident applying your expertise outside the hospital environment and thrive in dynamic situations with a variety of clinical presentations.
As part of your application, you'll need to demonstrate:
Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
A minimum of three years' experience in a critical care environment – either a recognised regional or tertiary hospital Emergency Department (with 24-hour in-department medical coverage) and/or a recognised Intensive Care Unit
Evidence of application or acceptance into a relevant midwifery course commencing in ****, or current enrolment in a course due for completion in ****
A commitment to work at any RFDS (Queensland Section) base within 12 months of completing your midwifery studies
Valid working rights in Australia
Why join us?
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) is a leader in improving health outcomes for people living in rural, remote, and regional Queensland.
As we approach our 100th year of service, we remain dedicated to delivering safe, high-quality clinical care.
RFDS provides primary health care services from our conventional bases in Mount Isa, Charleville, and Cairns, as well as inter-facility transfers and aeromedical retrievals from all operational bases.
Our clinical work spans intensive care, trauma, emergency, cardiology, neurology, obstetrics, paediatrics, and neonatology – no two days are ever the same in this dynamic environment
After completing your midwifery studies, you'll put your advanced clinical skills to work, delivering life-saving care and making a tangible difference to people's lives.
Benefits
A competitive salary from $142,****** + super, plus salary packaging up to $18,550 (tax-free)
Higher pay points for additional recognised qualifications and years of continuous service
A comprehensive orientation program
Employee Assistance Program (wellbeing, financial, nutrition, and legal support), private health insurance discounts and novated leasing options
Access to our Fitness Passport programme (staff and family discounts for gyms and health centres)
RemServ Rewards, where members receive cashback benefits on purchases from hundreds of leading Australian retailers, including groceries, fashion, technology and travel
Relocation Allowances for Western Bases
Relocation Allowance of $7,000 plus three weeks' support in temporary RFDS accommodation
Rent/mortgage assistance (up to $465 per week in Mount Isa and $260 per week in Charleville)
Gratuity payments starting at $3,800 (payable after 12 months of service, with annual increases)
Annual remote area payment of $4,600
Application
For further information, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team ator call.
Alternatively, reach out toJacinta Jones, State Manager Aeromedical Nursingat.
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Before starting as a Flight Nurse, candidates may need to complete a pre-employment medical, undergo drug and alcohol testing, and provide evidence of immunisation against vaccine-preventable diseases.
A current, unrestricted driver's licence and ASIC card are essential.
Candidates must also successfully complete the RFDS and Queensland Health credentialing process.
The RFDS acknowledges the Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the land.
We are committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in healthcare and welcome people of all backgrounds, faiths, sexual orientations, and gender identities.
Applications close 30 November ****however, shortlisting may commence earlier.
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