Date published 15 Jan **** Applications close 05 Feb **** Location Wagga Wagga; Full-time position with salary packaging offered.
About the Organisation When people talk about the Flying Doctor, thoughts generally turn to red bellied planes undertaking rescue missions in the Outback.
The current Victorian story reflects today's challenges for people living in remote and rural communities across the state.
While we still transport people by air and by road, this work is complemented by a range of primary health services that address the most common issues people living in country Victoria face when accessing health care.
About the Program Patient Transport 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.
Patient Transport 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 Role As a Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse, you will provide high quality, patient centred care and treatment during the transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
Key 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.
Assess the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with all RFDS MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations and within prescribed scope of practice.
Perform independently and problem solve within established policies and procedures.
Work collaboratively with other team members.
Base rate is $***** per hour, plus additional benefits.
To be successful, you will need Qualifications as a Registered Paramdiac or Division 1 Registered Nurse.
Current AHPRA registration (or pending approval for Paramedics).
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 Driver's Licence, State driver history report, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.
Knowledge of NSW NEPT service specifications (desirable).
Our Benefits Ideal stepping stone for a career in pre hospital emergency care or as a nurse or paramedic practitioner.
Generous penalties and allowances.
A less stressful environment than emergency/pre hospital care.
Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Access to salary packaging options, including for casual staff.
Great parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.
Mandatory vaccination policy Hepatitis B Varicella (Chicken Pox) Measles, Mumps and Rubella Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough) Annual Influenza All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check.
You must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years.
All positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Employee Working with Children Check.
Other information Please note: We are unable to accept applications submitted via email.
If you encounter any issues while submitting your application, please contact us at for assistance.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interviews may begin prior to the closing date.
We encourage you to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration.
Equal Opportunity 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.