Nurse Manager-Aeromedical Lead, inspire and make a difference. Grow your nursing leadership career, contributing to Aeromedical health services across Queensland. Classifications
- Healthcare & Medicine
- Nurse / Midwife
- Permanent / Full Time Key points
- Exciting opportunity Lead a highly skilled team of Flight Nurses in Townsville
- Permanent, full
- time role
- Provide the finest care in the furthest corner Description The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Queensland Section) (RFDS) is seeking an experienced and passionate Registered Nurse and Midwife to join our leadership team as Nurse Manager
- Aeromedical based in Townsville. This is a unique chance for an established clinical leader to combine operational and strategic leadership with ongoing aeromedical clinical practice. Reporting to the General Manager
- Aeromedical Services, you will provide leadership and oversight of aeromedical nursing services while supporting a team committed to delivering exceptional care across some of Australia's most remote locations. Located in one of RFDS Queensland's most strategically important aeromedical hubs, Townsville serves as a critical gateway to healthcare for communities across North Queensland, the Gulf Country and remote regions of the state. With significant investment in expanded aviation, clinical and training infrastructure, the Townsville Base plays a vital role in delivering emergency retrievals, inter-hospital transfers and essential healthcare services. Joining the Townsville team offers the opportunity to lead within a growing service, influence the future of aeromedical nursing and make a lasting impact on the health outcomes of rural and remote Queenslanders. The Role As a Nurse Manager – Aeromedical,



you will continue to maintain your aeromedical clinical expertise while leading a team of highly skilled Flight Nurses. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient and high-quality delivery of aeromedical nursing services, supporting positive patient outcomes and operational excellence. In addition, you will be:
- Providing emergency aeromedical retrieval services
- Coordinating and supporting inter-hospital patient transfers
- Delivering essential healthcare services to rural and remote communities
- Supporting and promoting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health initiatives
- Supporting child and family health programs
- Supporting women's health services across Queensland
- Participating in operational shifts as required to maintain flight nurse credentialing and clinical currency As a key member of the local leadership team, you will:
- Provide leadership, support and guidance to Flight Nurses
- Lead workforce planning, recruitment and retention activities
- Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Under the leadership of the General Manager-Aeromedical services, and in collaboration with the Chief Nursing Officer and Base Leadership teams you'll deliver culturally appropriate services aligned to contractual and KPI requirements
- Ensure adequate clinical equipment, maintenance and consumables are available to support aeromedical operations
- Engage with clinical governance processes and ensure compliance with organisational policies and procedures




- Manage local aeromedical nursing resources within approved budgets
- Identify opportunities to enhance and expand aeromedical nursing services
- Contribute to operational planning and strategic initiatives within the Aeromedical Stream Essential Requirements
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse and Registered Midwife
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and Midwifery
- 3-5 years relevant experience
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including sound decision-making capability
- Ability to meet Flight Nurse credentialing requirements and maintain aeromedical clinical practice
- Proven ability to lead and implement change
- Commitment to continuous quality improvement
- Comprehensive knowledge of contemporary aeromedical nursing practice
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and innovative thinking skills
- Knowledge of, or ability to gain knowledge of, industrial instruments, enterprise agreements and legislation relevant to aeromedical nursing
- Demonstrated experience contributing to operational planning and service delivery outcomes Desirable
- Postgraduate qualifications in clinical practice, healthcare leadership or management
- Master's level qualification or equivalent advanced study in a relevant field Why Join RFDS? This is a unique opportunity to lead highly regarded Aeromedical nursing teams while continuing to make a genuine difference to the lives of people living across regional, rural and remote Queensland. You will also enjoy:
- An opportunity to diversify and advance your leadership career
- An extensive and supportive orientation program
- An attractive base salary + super
- Pay Points for specific additional qualifications-for examp

📌 Nurse Manager-Aeromedical (Townsville)
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📍 Townsville