Patient Transport Specialist

4 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia ROYAL FLYING DOCTOR SERVICE Full time

Overview

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is seeking a skilled and compassionate Patient Transport Specialist to join our team in the Morwell region. As a leading provider of emergency road, aeromedical, and primary health services, we offer a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people in rural and remote Australia.

Salary Package

We offer a competitive salary package with generous penalties and overtime allowances. Our team members enjoy access to salary packaging for all employees, including casuals, providing opportunities to enhance their take-home pay.

Job Description

As a Patient Transport Specialist, you will be responsible for providing high-quality patient care and treatment during on-road transport. You will perform patient assessment and intervention, develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders, and work collaboratively with other team members to achieve excellent patient outcomes.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or other equivalent qualification recognized by RFDS or DHHS;
  • Evidence of successful completion of required clinical placements and a Clinical Skills Assessment;
  • 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);
  • Registration as a Registered Nurse in the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia, with completion of an appropriate bridging course for practice in the non-emergency patient transport sector;
  • Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essential;
  • Holding a FULL Victorian Drivers licence and the ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions;
  • Availability to work shifts across a 7-day roster.

Benefits

Working with RFDS offers a range of benefits, including:

  • A less stressful environment than in emergency/pre-hospital care;
  • Supported opportunities to work at different locations across the state;
  • Great parental leave benefits;
  • Options to work across specialist resources such as high acuity, complex patient care vehicle, and with our Non-Emergency Patient Transport aeromedical team;
  • An ideal steppingstone if you are considering a career in pre-hospital emergency care or as a nurse or paramedic practitioner;
  • A 2:1 staff to patient ratio.

Mandatory Vaccination Policy

All positions are subject to a National Police Check and holding a Working with Children Check. As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

  • Hepatitis B;
  • Chicken Pox;
  • Measles, Mumps, and Rubella;
  • Diphtheria, Tetanus, and Pertussis;
  • Annual Influenza;
  • COVID-19 (2 vaccinations + booster).


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