23 Aug
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Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
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Wagga Wagga
23 Aug
Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
Wagga Wagga
Date Published
27 Feb ****
Location
Wagga Wagga (casual position with salary packaging offered)
About the Program
Patient Transport offers non‐emergency patient transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. The program provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital, hospital to home, and to specialist clinics.
About the Role
As a Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse, you will provide high‐quality, patient‐centred care and treatment during transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
Responsibilities
Perform patient assessment and intervention on‐road
Provide high‐quality patient care and treatment during on‐road transport
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders
Assess the effectiveness of interventions in accordance with RFDS, MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations and within prescribed scope of practice
Perform independently and problem‐solve within established policies and procedures
Work collaboratively with other team members
Qualifications
Registered Paramedic or Division 1 Registered Nurse
Current AHPRA registration (or pending approval for Paramedics)
Valid driver's licence and able to drive in both city and country traffic conditions
Compassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent service
Experience in the NEPT sector desirable but not essential
Successful completion of safety screening, including a full driver's licence, state driver history report, Working with Children Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia
Knowledge of NSW NEPT service specifications (desirable)
Benefits
Ideal steppingstone for a career in pre‐hospital emergency care or for nurses and paramedics
Generous penalties and allowances
Less stressful environment than emergency/pre‐hospital care
Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Salary packaging options, including for casuals, to reduce taxable income
Parental leave advantages in addition to government parental leave
Mandatory Vaccination Policy
Hepatitis B (3 doses)
Varicella (Chicken Pox)
Measles, Mumps and Rubella
Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis (Whooping Cough)
Annual Influenza
All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check. Applicants must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years and all positions are subject to a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds, including but not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and LGBTQI communities.
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📌 Wagga Wagga - Registered Paramedic Or Registered Nurse (Casual)
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia
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