Senior Primary Health Care Nurse
Job No:
RFDS350
Location:
Cairns
Whenever and wherever people in Queensland need us the most, we’re there. That’s how it’s been for almost a century. Join us and help us keep it that way.
We are seeking a Senior Primary Health Care (PHC) Nurse to join the RFDS team in Cairns. In this hands-on role, working within a close-knit team, you’ll help us make a real difference to people’s lives and to the future of our organisation.
About us:
The Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, we deliver extensive primary healthcare and 24-hour emergency service, from nine strategic bases, to those who live, work and travel throughout Queensland.
About the roles:
- Permanent Full-time
- Location: Cairns
The RFDS offers exciting opportunities to fly in/fly out to rural and remote communities in Northern Queensland making a difference where it is needed most – in the lives and health of children and families living, travelling and working in Queensland’s remote communities. Nurses provide essential healthcare services through the delivery of RFDS Primary Health Care clinics, across the life span.
Reporting to the Manager - Clinical and Base Operations you will work as a member of a small nursing and allied health team providing clinical services and as the Senior PHC Nurse will take on additional duties to provide support and supervision to the team based in Cairns ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of services. You will also hold reporting line responsibilities for the Field Day Coordinator and Project Officer/Community Support Officer for the Strong Fathers Strong Families program (all highly-autonomous roles).
Why join us?
In return for your skills, energy and commitment to our goals, we offer you the opportunity to make a real impact in Queensland communities and truly help others. You’ll work every day with people who are passionate about our purpose and proud of their contribution to our iconic organisation.
As a specialist in our exceptional frontline team, you’ll embrace a unique professional challenge. You’ll use all the skills you’ve worked so hard to acquire, making a difference to people’s everyday lives and providing exceptional Primary Health Care. And with a workplace spanning thousands of kilometres of regional and outback Queensland, well, you’ll see work and life like never.
The role provides exceptional opportunities for personal development and growth. A comprehensive orientation program is provided prior to the commencement of duties, and continuous learning and training will follow throughout your career. An attractive remuneration package is offered including salary sacrificing options, and relocation assistance can be provided where needed.
Who are we looking for?
You are an experienced and high-performing Registered Nurse with AHPRA registration, with exceptional patient care and equal commitment to contributing to team and operational goals.
In addition, you will have:
- A minimum four years of postgraduate nursing experience and experience and/or qualifications related to Primary Health Care
- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification. (This will need to be obtained prior to starting employment, or shortly thereafter).
- Post graduate experience/qualification may include: Midwifery, Child and Family Health, Women's health, Immunisation, Public Health, Health Promotion, or Chronic Disease
- Experience in managing rosters, and providing supervision and/or mentoring to a small team
Previous experience in rural and remote health and/or working with indigenous families would be beneficial. You must be willing to stay overnight in remote and indigenous communities and fly on a light aircraft.
There are also three ‘must-haves’ that we look for in every employee of RFDS (Queensland Section). We want people who:
- Are passionate about providing the finest care to people in Queensland;
- Go above and beyond to drive a positive, cohesive team culture – helping each other to help others;
- Embrace the challenges our organisation faces - have the motivation to help us thrive in a competitive, commercial, KPI-driven environment
Please note: This role will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug and alcohol test. You will also be required to be eligible to hold an Aviation Security Identification Card (ASIC).
Interested?
For further information please contact Ruth Bullen Manager – State Primary Health Care Operations on 0428 182 192
APPLICATIONS CLOSE: 7 July 2019
The RFDS is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People are encouraged to apply.