Help Deliver Healthcare Where It Matters Most
At the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section(RFDSSE), every journey matters. While our aircraft are recognised around the world, it's our people who make the difference. As a Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) Ground Registered Nurse, you'll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive safe, compassionate, and professional care during their healthcare journey.
This is a unique opportunity for experienced nurses who thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about patient-centered care. You will work independently, make clinical decisions, and become part of an organisation trusted by Australians for over 95 years.
The Opportunity
As an RFDSSE NEPTS Ground RN, you will provide clinical care and support to patients during non-emergency ground transfers between healthcare facilities and airports, ensuring their safety and comfort throughout the journey.
In this role you will:
- Deliver safe, high-quality clinical care during patient transfers
- Conduct patient assessments and monitor clinical stability throughout transport
- Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration appropriately
- Liaise with hospitals, the Operations Centre, the Aero-medical team and other healthcare stakeholders
- Maintain patient documentation and clinical standards
- Contribute to operational and administrative activities when required
- Work within a highly supportive and collaborative transport healthcare team
About You
You're an experienced Registered Nurse who remains calm under pressure, communicates confidently, and enjoys working autonomously while delivering exceptional patient care.
To be successful, you'll bring:
- Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse
- Current ALS and BLS certification (or ability to obtain)
- Minimum 3 years post-graduate acute nursing experience
- ICU and/or Emergency Department experience
- NSW Driver License
- Ability to obtain required clearances and mandatory checks
What's on offer?
Meaningful Work:
Every shift directly contributes to improving access to healthcare for patients across regional, rural and remote communities.
Flexibility:
Casual opportunities designed to fit around your lifestyle while allowing you to maintain your clinical skills.
A Trusted Organisation: Join one of Australia's most respected healthcare organisations with a proud legacy of delivering care to rural and remote areas where it's needed most.
Ready to Make Every Journey Count?
If you're an experienced nurse looking for a rewarding role that combines patient care, autonomy and purpose, we'd love to hear from you.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from people of all backgrounds, experiences and communities.
Our Values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety shape the way we work as individuals, as team members and with the communities we serve.
The RFDS (South Eastern Section) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The RFDSSE aim to fill vacancies as quickly as possible. We would therefore advise interested applicants to submit an application as early as possible.
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At RFDS Queensland, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the contributions of our Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineers. Located in Brisbane, our supportive work culture fosters professional growth through ongoing learning opportunities, while our commitment to employee wellbeing is reflected in generous salary packaging and a range of benefits. Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of those in rural and remote communities, all within a Monday to Friday schedule that promotes work-life balance.
