06 Oct
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Royal Flying Doctor Service
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Horsham
06 Oct
Royal Flying Doctor Service
Horsham
Provide high-quality patient transport care in your communityJoin RFDS full-time position available at Horsham/Stawell with salary packaging offeredThe OrganisationProudly serving Australians since ****, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia.
We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.Patient Transport offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport primarily in Victoria and New South Wales.
We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft.Patient Transport provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.About the roleFlying Doctor Patient Transport are currently seeking applications from Ambulance Attendants and Paramedics in Horsham/Stawell.
RFDS Patient Transport pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality patient care and treatment during the on-road transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions.
As a recognised leader within the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) industry, we offer world‐class, structured training and induction, opportunities for professional growth and supportive and inclusive organisational culture.Key responsibilities of the role include:Perform patient assessment and intervention on-roadProvide high quality patient care and treatment during on-road transportDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholdersAssess the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with all RFDS MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations and within prescribed scope of practice.Perform independently and problem solve within established policies and proceduresWork collaboratively with other team membersMaintain an understanding of RFDS MPC policies and procedures and NEPT regulations to support best practice and patient outcomeThis role base rate is $*****-$*****/hr, plus additional benefits.Qualifications and experience required:Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essentialSatisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Drivers Licence, Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.Be able to drive in both city and country traffic conditionsHave the availability to pick up shifts across 7 days occasionally when required.All Applicants must be or have worked as an ATA orDiploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), or Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or Other equivalent qualification for Ambulance Officers recognized by RFDS or DHHSAnd Evidence of successful completion of required clinical placements and a Clinical Skills Assessment, completion of a minimum of 400 hours operational stretcher experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor, successful completion of clinical skills assessment (e.g. stage 8).
For Registered Nurses Only - Must have AHPRA nursing registration,
and Evidence of completed nursing graduate year or documented work history within a hospital setting (Emergency Department, Cardiac Unit, High Dependency Unit, Intensive Care, Theatre) or Evidence of 400 clinically supervised hours within another registered ambulance service.2:1 staff to patient ratioGenerous penalties and allowancesA less stressful environment than emergency/pre‐hospital careEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casualsAs part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:Chicken PoxMeasles, Mumps and RubellaDiphtheria, Tetanus and PertussisAll applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check, at compliance stage.
To be successful, you must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years.
In addition, all positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Employee Working with Children Check.The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal chance employer.
We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.
Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.
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📌 Ambulance Transport Attendant - Horsham/Stawell
🏢 Royal Flying Doctor Service
📍 Horsham