* Opportunities for 0.25FTE up to 0.75FTE available
* Located in Port Augusta, with flexible roster options and travel in and travel out model
* Competitive salary and generous salary packaging options
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.
Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au
About this Opportunity
RFDS SA/NT retrieval doctors support remote South Australia & Northern Territory by providing remote emergency advice, clinical coordination of primary retrievals & aeromedical emergency care from our Port Augusta base. You may be based/living in Adelaide maintaining your skills in emergency medicine or anaesthesia, with a passion for supporting regional communities part-time by driving to Port Augusta once every 4-8 weeks for a 4–7-day rotation as part of a team of highly skilled doctors and flight nurses. You will have a passion for responsive, timely emergency care for our most isolated communities.
We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
About You
To be successful in this role you will be a doctor with experience in emergency, ICU & anaesthesia. You will have:
o Unrestricted Medical Practitioner registration with AHPRA
o Fellowship with ACEM, ANZCA or RACGP/ACRRM with JCCA or GEMS certification
o Minimum three years’ experience in Emergency medicine and/or Anaesthesia
o Minimum 6 months training in a critical care environment
o Experience in procedural skills, resuscitation and paediatrics
o A good understanding of and appreciation for primary healthcare, allied healthcare and your nursing colleagues
o Experience supervising and mentoring consultants, registrars and medical students
o Highly developed leadership, management and communication skills
Ideally, you will also have experience in remote area medicine, along with a well-developed understanding of rural and remote Australia and the challenges of providing first-class healthcare within these environments.
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:
o 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.
o Travel and accommodation packages available via Adelaide and Port Augusta
o Attractive remuneration and allowances
o Free onsite parking
o Employee Assistance Program
o Reward and Recognition Program
o Employee Value Awards
o Learning Management System
o Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Merv Atkinson, Clinical Director, Retrieval Services via 0448 096 651.
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