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Multiple casual positions located in Adelaide!
Free parking and salary packaging options available!
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.
About this Opportunity Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, Ambulance Services, you will be motivated to initiate emergency response, resuscitation and stabilisation of critically ill or injured patients, utilising emergency medical guidelines and critical care within scope. You will work across both specialised transport services and at large-scale events in the broader Adelaide area.
Please note that there are multiple casual positions available. If successful, you will work a variety of different shift configurations.
We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
Specifically, you will: Provide emergency care and specialised transport for patients (including the use of some specialised ambulance equipment and clinical procedures). Communicate effectively and appropriately with patients, relatives, health professionals, members of the public and other emergency service providers to ensure the best possible outcome for the patient is achieved. Undertake thorough clinical assessment of patients to identify illness or injury, plan and initiate appropriate patient management. About You You are:
A team player with exemplary communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills. Confident in making decisions regarding patient assessment, care and interventions as required prior to patient hand over and during patient transport. Able to follow procedures and guidelines in a high pressure and time sensitive environment. Detail orientated with demonstrated computer literacy. To be considered for the role you require: Registration (or eligible for registration) as a Paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioners Registration Agency/Paramedicine Board of Australia. A bachelor's degree in science – Paramedicine or equivalent. Minimum 3 years' experience as a paramedic in Australia. An unrestricted SA drivers' licence. 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:
Free onsite parking. Employee Assistance Program. Comprehensive orientation program for new starters. 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 For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Nicola Medlycott, Operations Manager, Ambulance Services SA/NT via 0498 483 307.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Emma Rudd via 0439 358 595.
For the Position Description click here and to apply please click on the Apply button below to be redirected to our Career Centre.
Applications close at 11:59pm on 17 December 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.
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