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About Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia & Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT) Australia's most trusted charity, the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides 24-hour emergency aeromedical and primary health care services to those who live, work and travel in rural and remote Australia.
Serving South Australia and the Northern Territory, the team at RFDS SA/NT exists to support happier and healthier Australians no matter where they live, work, or play.
About this Opportunity As a Remote Area Nurse (RAN), you will be inspired to provide high quality, culturally appropriate nursing care for patients within a remote healthcare environment across community nursing, primary health care, and emergency healthcare including out of hospital emergency transport.
You will collaborate with RFDS' visiting primary healthcare teams (Medical Officers, Allied Health, Mental Health, and Dental Teams) to ensure an integrated service approach, focusing on prevention and early intervention.
You will be motivated to utilise your knowledge of – and passion for – emergency response, patient triaging, population health, chronic disease management, culturally safe practice, and health promotion to deliver a comprehensive health service to remote South Australians.
These positions are based across: Innamincka – Located 1,174 km northeast of Adelaide.
Marree - Located 660 km northeast of Adelaide.
Marla – Located 970 km northwest of Adelaide.
About You You are: • A Registered Nurse with a minimum of 5 years post qualification general nursing experience.
• A dedicated clinician with significant experience in providing primary health care/population health and/or emergency health services in remote Australia and/or rural Multi-Purpose Health Service Facilities.
• A compassionate professional with a demonstrated understanding of the principles of Primary Health care, community development, and the social determinants of health.
• Someone who can demonstrate the ability to work independently, collaboratively, and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment.
• An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, and able to demonstrate initiative, compassion, and enthusiasm.
• Emotionally resilient and physically fit.
If you have an adventurous spirit and enjoy making a positive difference to the health outcomes of individuals living in remote and rural communities, this could be the opportunity for you! Our Benefits As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.
RFDS SA/NT offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged.
In addition, we also offer: • Generous remuneration and annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including: o packaging up to $15,899 of your salary.
o packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
• Rent-free housing, utilities, and internet whilst on shift.
• Reward and recognition program.
• Learning management system.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Value Awards.
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters.
Further Information For a confidential discussion in relation to the role please contact Melissa Allen, Manager Remote Area Clinics via 0455 430 762.
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 Wednesday 4 December 2024.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
Please note that as part of RFDS SA/NT recruitment process, you may be subject to several pre-employment checks, including a national police clearance, working with children clearance, and medical testing.
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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