Remote Community Enrolled Nurse - Innamincka - Casual

• Multiple casual positions available!
• New position as part of the RFDS SA/NT team – make your mark on this brand new role!
• Work for Australia’s most trusted charity!
• Excellent remuneration, housing and salary packaging available!

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service Central Operations (RFDS SA/NT)

We are leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory.  

As we head towards our 100th year of providing services, we are launching a new strategic plan with a focus on becoming more specialised, more innovative and a better-connected health service provider. We continually invest in our people, infrastructure and technology to improve our patient-centred care.

RFDS operates four Remote Community Health Clinics in South Australia at Andamooka, Innamincka, Marla and Marree, providing these communities with 24/7 care.

About this Role – Remote Community Enrolled Nurse

As one of our first Remote Community Enrolled Nurses, you will be inspired to provide high quality, culturally appropriate nursing care for patients within a remote healthcare environment across both primary and emergency healthcare, under the direct supervision of a Remote Area Nurse. 

You will be motivated to consult with healthcare recipients, their families and community as well as registered nurses, midwives and other health professionals, to assist in the planning, implementation and evaluation of nursing care to patients across remote South Australia. 

These positions are based in Innamincka, which is located 1,174 km northeast of Adelaide. Accommodation is provided whilst on shift.

About You

You will:

• Possess current registration with APHRA as an Enrolled nurse. Your current practising certificate is without notation ‘Does not hold Board-approved qualification in administration of medicines. (Enrolled Nurses with this notation will be unable to be considered for this position).
• Basic Life Support and/or intermediate Life Support, with evidence of enrolment in - or completion of - Advanced Life Support.
• 1 year post graduate experience as an Enrolled Nurse.
• 6 months post graduate experience in a rural health facility which includes an accident and emergency department or 6 months post graduate experience in a primary care or correctional healthcare facility. 
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently, collaboratively and effectively in a multidisciplinary environment 
• Have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to demonstrate initiative, compassion, professionalism and enthusiasm. 

If you have an adventurous spirit and enjoy making a positive difference to the health outcomes of individuals living in remote and rural communities, this could be the opportunity for you!

Benefits

As part of our remote nursing team, you will be provided with interesting work and be supported to achieve your best.  

We offer:

• Flexible roster options
• Rent-free housing, utilities and internet whilst on shift
• Employee Assistance Program
• Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
• Generous annual pro-rata salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
  • packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
  • packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.

Further Information

For a confidential discussion in relation to the role please contact Melissa Allen – Manager, Remote Area Clinics via 0455 430 762.

For questions in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Libby Scarce – People & Culture Business Partner via 0439 596 903 

To view a copy of the position description and to apply for the position via our careers centre, please click here. Applications close at 11:59pm on Monday 23 October 2023.

We encourage you to apply prior to the closing date and interviews will be conducted as soon as possible. Please note we reserve the right to appoint a suitable applicant prior to the closing date.

The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment.