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.

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We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.

About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Flight Nurse Manager, as the Deputy Flight Nurse Manager in Alice Springs, you will provide clinical leadership and high-quality best practice care in an aeromedical environment.

You will be responsible for oversight, management and coordination of the Flight Nursing (FN) Team in day-to-day operations.

Specifically, you will:
- Professionally and clinically role model the highest quality of clinical standards and evidence-based nursing and/or midwifery care
- Provide vital leadership and coordination of patient care delivery in the aeromedical environment and achieve quality patient outcomes, including participating in the senior on call roster coverage
- Support the Flight Nurse Manager in the leadership of the nursing team including roster development, professional development reviews and performance management processes
- Oversee and facilitate the provision of nursing and/or midwifery care within the Flight Nursing Team to ensure safe and appropriate care is provided
- Act promptly to resolve immediate issues related to competing service delivery requirements, challenging behaviours and patient care demands

About You
You are:
- A self-motivated individual with outstanding communication, problem solving and time management skills
- An individual who leads by example and can effectively manage completing priorities, whilst working independently
- A strong relationship builder who can work within a multi-disciplinary team and has a thorough understanding of cross-cultural diversity
- A Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse and Midwife with at least 5 years post registration experience.
- A competent Flight Nurse with the ability to review and enhance models of patient care

To be considered for the role you require:
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Post-registration qualifications in Critical Care (ED or ICU).

Your application would be enhanced by:
- AHPRA registration as a Registered Midwife
- Post Graduate qualifications in Aeromedical Retrieval.

Our Benefits
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:
- Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
- Free onsite parking
- Reward and Recognition Program
- Employee Value Awards
- Learning Management System
- Employee Assistance Program
- Attractive relocation support
- 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.

Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Keirstie Bull, Retrieval Nursing Director via 0438 716 117.

For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.

Applications close at 11:59pm on Friday 9th August 2024.

Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.