Midwifery Scholarships - 2019/2020 Intake
Job No:
RFDS383
Location:
Queensland
Flight Nurse Career Pathways
Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section)
Midwifery Scholarships | 2019/2020 Intake
About Our Scholarships
For over 90 years the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has set the professional standard in the aeromedical industry. Our RFDS Flight Nurses are an elite group of highly skilled professionals providing their expertise and service to the rural and remote regions of Queensland.
As a commitment to the future of the Royal Flying Doctor Service, we are offering financial scholarships to suitably qualified critical care nurses to complete a midwifery qualification.
The scholarships offer a career pathway for those who aspire to fly with us. In exchange for your scholarship, we ask for your commitment to a minimum of 12 months employment at a nominated Queensland RFDS base. You will become an RFDS Flight Nurse and continue the tradition of providing ‘the finest care’ to ‘the furthest corners’ of our great state.
The variety of financial scholarships available range from $8,500 to $10,000. The funds awarded are to be used for costs associated with the study of a Midwifery Qualification. These costs include:
- Course fees
- Required textbooks and online resources
- Study related costs
Our Midwifery scholarships are proudly funded by the Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia, Dalara Foundation and Health Workforce Queensland (HWO)*.
Our application criteria:
- Registered as a General Nurse in Australia with AHPRA
- Post graduate critical care experience. Flight Nurses entry requirements are a minimum of 3 years’ experience (full-time equivalent) in a critical care environment.
- Either a recognised Major Regional or Tertiary Hospital Emergency Department, with a 24 hour in-department medical coverage and/or a recognised Intensive Care Unit.
- Ability to spend considerable time working and/or travelling in the confined spaces of a small aircraft.
- Acceptance into a relevant midwifery course conducted by an approved and accredited provider OR ability to prove acceptance into a relevant midwifery course conducted by an approved and accredited provider within 1 month of scholarship success notification.
- Aspiration to work as an RFDS Flight Nurse and capability to work at any RFDS base across Queensland.
Application Process
To apply now. Applications close 13th December 2019
Application includes:
- Completion of online application form
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter and supporting qualification/documentation
What To Expect
Applications will be reviewed following the closing date, and results will be communicated shortly after the evaluation period.
Successful applicants will be invited to panel assessment. Our process will assess your suitability to meet our scholarship criteria and the entry requirements of a RFDS Flight Nurse.
Successful applicants will be awarded a scholarship used for costs associated with your study towards a Midwifery Qualification such as course fees, text books, etc.
The successful applicants will be required to complete the midwifery course and then work for a minimum of 12 months at any base within the RFDS (Qld Section) (nominated by the RFDS).
*Please note: any applicant wishing to obtain a scholarship via the RFDS/HWQ Midwifery Recruitment Pathway will need to meet the HWQ eligibility criteria and be prepared to enter a bonding arrangement with HWQ at the completion of their studies in sequence with their collaboration with RFDS for these scholarship opportunities.
For more information visit RFDS Careers
About RFDS
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is one of the largest and most comprehensive aeromedical organisations in the world. Using the latest in aviation, medical and communications technology, it delivers extensive primary health care and 24-hour emergency service to those who live, work and travel Australia. The range of essential health care services includes general practice, Indigenous health, child and family health, social and emotional wellbeing, women’s health, health promotion activities and provides regular patient transfers for life-saving medical care.
Today, the RFDS (Queensland Section) has nine bases across the State plus the Corporate Office, services an area of 1,727,200 sq. km, and provided care to more than 91,000 patients in the last year. With over 350 professional and dedicated staff spread across aviation, medical, nursing and support service disciplines, RFDS Queensland Section is a diverse and complex health service provider.
Please ensure your CV clearly outlines your employment history. Please see below examples of details required.
- Department, Facility, Location
- Job Title - Level
- FTE of current/previous roles: Full time, part time or casual. If part time, provide FTE, eg. FTE 0.25, Casual how many shifts?
- Start date (month, year) to end date (month, year)
- Brief description of unit/department, eg. Bed numbers, case mix, types of patients cared for, specialty services, work volume
Additional Information
For additional information visit our Careers Page or contact Matthew McGibbon via email mmcgibbon@rfdsqld.com.au