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.

Watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at finestcare.com.au


About this Opportunity

Reporting directly to the Clinical Manager, as a Low Acuity Flight Nurse, you will be motivated to work in a diverse, fulfilling and rewarding environment to deliver outstanding patient care.

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

Specifically, you will:

Provide direct high quality and compassionate patient centred nursing care within an aeromedical environment.
Recognise and respond to clinically deteriorating patients and escalate care appropriately
Assist in the coordination of the transfer of patients in collaboration with relevant internal and external stakeholders to ensure the provision of a safe and high-quality service whilst maintaining continuity of care
Perform comprehensive handovers of patient(s) to receiving health service or care provider
Liaise as required with RFDS teams and other health services multi-disciplinary teams regarding the clinical condition of the patient to ensure patient safety.


About You

You are:

A healthcare professional who takes pride in delivering high quality nursing care
An outstanding communicator with the ability to make decisions in high pressure situations
Professional in your approach to service delivery and able to work collaboratively with other professionals to provide high quality health care

To be considered for the role you require:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority (AHPRA) as a Registered Nurse
A minimum of 5 years’ acute nursing experience including in emergency and/or intensive care nursing
Demonstrated compliance with NT Health Occupational Vaccination requirements

Your application would be enhanced by a:

Post Graduate Qualification (or working towards) in Critical Care or Emergency Nursing
Graduate Certificate 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:

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.
Attractive renumeration package, including qualification allowances and more
Comprehensive orientation program for new starters, including the opportunity to travel to other RFDS SA/NT bases
Free onsite parking
Reward and recognition program
Learning management system
Employee Value Awards
Employee Assistance Program


Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Trent Ramsay, Clinical Manager via mobile: 0417 434 485 or via email: trent.ramsay@flyingdoctor.net
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 5 February 2025.

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.