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 Retrieval Nursing Director, as the Flight Nurse Manager in Alice Springs, you will actively contribute as a member of a collaborative Flight Nursing Leadership Team.

You will be responsible for leading, developing and resourcing the Flight Nursing team to ensure the provision of safe, kind and effective patient care.

Specifically, you will:


· Monitor and support the flight nursing team to maintain & develop their knowledge and skills in aeromedical nursing.


· Use expert clinical knowledge, experience and continuous quality improvement to lead clinical service delivery.


· Monitor, measure and report patient outcomes and experiences, and ensure key performance indicators are met in relation to service delivery and patient experience


· Lead investigations and follow-up of incidents and/or safety concerns using SQR management


· Maintain financial accountability for the flight nursing budget at the Alice Springs base


· Monitor and manage flight nurse resourcing to ensure adequate staffing and lead recruitment campaigns to support a fully recruited workforce


About You

You are:

An experienced leader with outstanding communication, problem solving and conflict resolution skills
An individual who leads by example and fosters workplace environments that develop and enhance a workplace culture and staff potential
A strong relationship builder who can work within a multi-disciplinary team and has a thorough understanding of cross-cultural diversity
A Registered Nurse with at least 5 years post registration experience.

Registered Midwife qualification is highly desirable.

To be considered for the role you require:

· Registration or you are eligible for Registration as a Nurse with the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia and who holds or is eligible to hold a current practicing certificate.

· A post graduate qualification in Emergency or Critical Care Nursing


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:

Attractive relocation assistance including initial accommodation support
Remote area housing allowance
Qualification and retention allowance
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.
Comprehensive orientation program
Reward and Recognition Program
Employee Value Awards
Learning Management System
Employee Assistance Program

Further Information

To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Suzanne Foot, Retrieval Nursing Director via 0429 574 582.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Nicola Beckwith-Jones, People and Culture Business Partner via 0499 715 104.



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.