Ambulance Transport Attendant (or Registered Nurse)
Royal Flying Doctor Service – Warrnambool VIC
The OrganisationProudly serving Australians since ****, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia.
We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.
About the ProgramMobile Patient Care (MPC) offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales.
We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft.
MPC provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.
About the RoleAs an ATA, you will deliver high-quality, dignified, and patient-focused care, ensuring the efficient and effective transport of non-emergency pre- and post-hospital patients.
Your role will be crucial in maintaining the comfort and respect of each patient throughout their journey.
Key responsibilities include but not limited to:
Perform patient assessment and intervention on-road – Provide high quality patient care and treatment during on-road transport
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders
Perform independently and problem solve within established policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with other team members
This role base rate is $*****–$*****/hr based on experience for Ambulance Attendants and Registered Paramedics, plus additional benefits.
For Registered Nurses the base rate is $*****/hr, plus additional benefits.
To be successful, you will need:
A Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), or Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or Bachelor of Nursing (with AHPRA registered nurse registration), or other equivalent qualification for Ambulance Officers recognized by RFDS or DHHS
For Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) qualified – evidence of successful completion of required clinical placements and a Clinical Skills Assessment, completion of a minimum of 400 hours operational experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor, successful completion of clinical skills assessment
Availability to work 10- and 12-hour shifts across 7 days
Ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions
Compassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent service
Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essential
Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Drivers Licence, State driver history reports, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia
Our Benefits
Recognition of prior ATA service with other ambulance providers (Non-Emergency or Emergency) to ensure fair compensation for the knowledge and skills you will be contributing to the team
2:1 staff to patient ratio – Set shift times
Generous penalties and allowances
A less stressful environment than emergency/pre-hospital care
Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state
Options to work across specialist resources such as high acuity, complex patient care vehicle, and with our Non-Emergency Patient Transport aeromedical team
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals
Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave
Need more information?
For any enquiries, please email, Please note that we are unable to accept applications submitted via email.
Mandatory vaccination policy:
Hepatitis B
Chicken Pox
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
Annual Influenza
All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check, at compliance stage.
To be successful, you must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years.
In addition, all positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Working with Children Check.
Applications Close 5pm, December 19th ****.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.
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