Work for Australia's most trusted and iconic charityCasual positions availableBase Hourly Rate $30.14 - $30.57 plus 25% casual loading, penalties, allowances, super & salary packagingThe OrganisationProudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia.
We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.About The ProgramMobile Patient Care (MPC) offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales.
We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft.MPC provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics.About The RoleAs a PTO, you will be responsible for the safe and courteous transportation of patients with a variety of medical conditions.
Your role will be pivotal in ensuring comfort and care during transit.Key Responsibilities Include But Not Limited ToPerform patient assessment and intervention on-roadProvide high quality patient care and treatment during on-road transportDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholdersPerform independently and problem solve within established policies and proceduresWork collaboratively with other team membersTo Be Successful, You Will NeedA minimum qualification of Cert III in Non-Emergency Patient care, Diploma of Nursing, or equivalent.
Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic) students may apply on completion of second year subject units.To have the availability to work 10 and 12-hour shifts across 7 daysTo be able to drive in both city and country traffic conditionsTo be compassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent serviceExperience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essentialSatisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Drivers Licence, Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.Our Benefits2:1 staff to patient ratioSet shift timesGenerous penalties and allowancesA less stressful environment than emergency/pre-hospital careSupported opportunities to work at different locations across the stateOptions to work across specialist resources such as high acuity, complex patient care vehicle, and with our Non-Emergency Patient Transport aeromedical teamEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casualsGreat parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.Need more information?For any enquiries, please email ****** access the position description and to apply please click the 'Apply' to be redirected to our Career Centre.Mandatory Vaccination PolicyAs part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:Hepatitis BChicken PoxMeasles, Mumps and RubellaDiphtheria, Tetanus and PertussisTuberculosisAnnual InfluenzaPlease note that we are unable to accept applications submitted via email.The Royal Flying Doctor Service, Victoria, is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
We encourage applications from individuals of underrepresented backgrounds to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities.
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