Caregivers for Rural Patients

4 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Royal Flying Doctor Service Full time

About the Role

We are seeking experienced paramedics to join our team as Caregivers for Rural Patients. As a key member of our Mobile Patient Care (MPC) team, you will provide high-quality non-emergency patient care and transport services to patients in rural Victoria and New South Wales.

About the Organisation

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is Australia's leading healthcare service provider in remote and rural communities. Our organisation is committed to delivering exceptional patient care and treatment while on-road transport of patients with various medical conditions.

Key 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 any intervention 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
  • Maintain an understanding of RFDS MPC policies and procedures and NEPT regulations to support best practice and patient outcome

Qualifications and Experience

  • Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), or Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or other equivalent qualification for Ambulance Officers recognised by RFDS or DHHS
  • 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), or Registered Nurse in the Nursing and Midwifery Board Australia and who has completed an appropriate bridging course for practice in the non-emergency patient transport sector
  • Experience working in the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) sector in an equal role desirable but not essential

Benefits

  • Competitive salary: AU$80,000 - AU$110,000 per annum
  • Generous penalties and overtime allowances
  • Access to salary packaging for all employees, including casuals
  • 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

What We Offer

As a caregiver for rural patients, you will have the opportunity to work in a dynamic and supportive team environment, providing high-quality patient care and treatment while on-road transport of patients with various medical conditions. You will be part of a reputable and trusted charity, with a commitment to staff and patient safety and wellbeing.



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