Transport Officer Job
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, offers an exciting opportunity for a skilled Transport Officer to join their team. As a key member of the organisation's operations, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and courteous transportation of patients with various medical conditions.
This role is pivotal in providing comfort and care during transit, requiring a high level of compassion, professionalism, and dedication to delivering exceptional service.
* Job Responsibilities:
* 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.
Requirements:
* A minimum qualification of Cert III in Non-Emergency Patient Care, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent.
* Availability to work 10- and 12-hour shifts across seven days.
* Ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions.
* Compassion, professionalism, and dedication 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 Driver's License, State driver history report, Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.
Benefits:
* 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 vehicles, and with the Non-Employee Patient Transport aeromedical team.
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
* Access to salary packaging options to reduce taxable income for all employees, including casuals.
* Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.
Additional Information:
* For any inquiries, please contact us via our website.
* To access the position description and apply, click the 'Apply' button to be redirected to our Career Centre.
Mandatory Vaccination Policy:
* As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:
* Hepatitis B.
* Chicken Pox.
* Measles, Mumps, and Rubella.
* Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis.
* Tuberculosis.
* Annual Influenza.