AeroMedical Crew Member – Nurse
CareFlight is an Australian not-for-profit organisation dedicated to providing the community with rapid response critical care. Over the past 24 years we have cared for and transported over 20,000 patients.
CareFlight currently provides the Northern Territory with a local helicopter aeromedical service and domestic and international jet aeromedical services. We have been engaged to provide a broader aeromedical service in the Top End of the Northern Territory from 1 July to 31 December 2010.
Expressions of interest are sought from nurses interested in working as aeromedical crew members (nursing) for an initial period of 6½ months, with the possibility of extending or transitioning into the longer term. This is a fantastic opportunity for registered nurses to work as part of an integrated crew model in local fixed wing, helicopter and international retrieval. The role will involve a variety of tasks across operational bases located at Darwin, Katherine and Nhulunbuy/Gove.
Candidates should have an average level of fitness and will be required to undertake a physical fitness assessment.
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
- eligibility for registration in the Northern Territory
- minimum 5 years experience as a nurse with minimum 4 years in emergency/critical care and post graduate certification in a critical care specialty
- current certification in ALS/ACLS and/or TNP/TNCC
- physical capability to meet the challenges of aeromedical practice, including helicopter retrieval work
- ability to operate in an ‘out of hospital’ environment
For position description click here (PDF, 121KB).
Forward your EOI addressing all criteria, including desirable, plus CV, two referees and a digital photograph to recruitment@careflight.org. Applicants should also indicate availability to start. Successful applicants will be required to undertake and successfully complete a comprehensive induction training course in Darwin during June.
Enquiries to Andrea Delprado, National Clinical Manager - 0447 608 348. Applications by COB 26/3/10.
Closing date for applications extended to 9/4/10.
All employees must comply with CareFlight’s Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing. Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks apply.
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