Flight Nurse Dubbo

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

6 weeks annual leave (pro rata for PT)

4 days on, 4 days off roster (2 weeks)

Relocation assistance

Fitness Passport membership

Professional development exposure

Working for a trusted healthcare org

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) is seeking experienced Flight Nurses to join the aeromedical team based in Dubbo, with roles available on a full-time or part-time basis.

You will deliver high-quality clinical care in a fast-paced aeromedical setting, serving patients across emergency retrievals, inter-hospital transfers and maternity-related missions. Collaboration with Medical Officers and multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse with no restrictions.
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery with birth suite experience.
• Minimum five years' post-graduate critical care nursing experience within Emergency, ICU, Cardiac or Cardiothoracic settings.
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification.
• Ventilator competency.
• Strong teamwork and patient-centred care in challenging environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality clinical care within a fast-paced aeromedical environment.
• Care for a diverse range of patients across emergency retrievals and transfers.
• Collaborate with Medical Officers, Retrieval Consultants and multidisciplinary teams.
• Exercise autonomy and clinical judgement in challenging situations.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

ALS certification

Ventilator competency

Critical care experience

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Excellent communication

Education

Postgraduate Midwifery with birth suite experience

Job description

Royal Flying Doctor Service – Newcastle NSW

Enjoy More Time Off, Greater Flexibility, and a Career Like No Other

Join the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE) and experience a unique nursing career that combines advanced clinical practice, aeromedical retrieval and the opportunity to make a genuine difference across regional and remote communities.

As part of our team, you'll benefit from:

• Attractive remuneration package
• Salary packaging of up to$15,900, increasing your take-home pay
• 6 weeks annual leave (pro rata for part-time employees)
• 4 days on, 4 days off roster (2 weeks on, 2 weeks off for 0.5 FTE positions)
• Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
• Fitness Passport membership
• Ongoing professional development and exposure to diverse and complex clinical presentations
• The opportunity to work for one of Australia's most trusted and iconic healthcare organisations

At RFDSSE, no two days are the same. Every shift presents new challenges, opportunities for growth, and the chance to deliver life-changing care to patients when they need it most.

The Role

We are seeking experienced Flight Nurses to join our Aeromedical team based in Dubbo, with opportunities available on a full-time or part-time basis.

As a Flight Nurse, you will provide high-quality clinical care within a fast-paced aeromedical environment, caring for a diverse range of patients across emergency retrievals, inter-hospital transfers and maternity-related missions. You will work collaboratively with Medical Officers, Retrieval Consultants and multidisciplinary teams while practising with a high level of autonomy and clinical judgement.

About You

You thrive in dynamic environments and are confident delivering acute patient care in situations where critical thinking, adaptability and sound clinical decision-making are essential.

To be successful, you will bring:

• Current registration with AHPRA as a Registered Nurse, with no restrictions
• Postgraduate qualifications in Midwifery with birth suite experience
• A minimum of five years' post-graduate critical care nursing experience within Emergency, ICU, Cardiac or Cardiothoracic settings
• Current Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification
• Ventilator competency
• Exceptional communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to delivering safe, patient-centred care in challenging and diverse environments

Why RFDS?

Working with RFDSSE offers more than just another nursing role. It's an opportunity to expand your clinical capability, contribute to critical patient outcomes, and be part of a team that provides essential healthcare services to communities across New South Wales.

Our values of Reliability, Care, Trust and Safety guide everything we do and shape the way we support our people, outpatients and our communities.

Further Information

For more information, please reach out to Karen ***************@rfdsse.org.au