Non-Emergency Patient Transport Nurse - Dubbo - Full TimePULSEMore info

Royal Flying Doctor Service; Dubbo; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful Work

Flexibility

A Trusted Organisation

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section is seeking an experienced Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) Registered Nurse for Dubbo, NSW. The role focuses on delivering safe, compassionate care during non-emergency ground transfers between facilities and airports.

You will assess patients, monitor stability, and respond to deterioration while coordinating with hospitals, the Aero-medical team, and support staff. NSW driver licence and clearances are required.

Qualifications

• Current AHPRA registration as a Registered Nurse is required.
• ALS and BLS certification (or ability to obtain) is required.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate acute nursing experience.
• ICU and/or Emergency Department experience.
• NSW Driver Licence.
• Ability to obtain required clearances and mandatory checks.

Responsibilities

• Deliver clinical care and support to patients during non-emergency ground transfers between healthcare facilities and airports.
• Conduct patient assessments and monitor clinical stability during transport.
• Recognise and respond to clinical deterioration appropriately.
• Liaise with hospitals, Operations Centre, Aero-medical team and other healthcare stakeholders.
• Maintain patient documentation and clinical standards.
• Contribute to operational and administrative activities as needed.
• Work within a collaborative transport healthcare team.

Skills

AHPRA Registered Nurse

ICU experience

Emergency Department experience

Autonomous decision making

Education

ALS certification

BLS certification

NSW Driver Licence

Job description

Non-Emergency Patient Transport Nurse - Dubbo - Full TimePULSEMore info

1mo ago , from Royal Flying Doctor Service

Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) Registered Nurse | Full Time & Casual Opportunities | Dubbo, NSW

Help Deliver Healthcare Where It Matters Most

At the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Eastern Section (RFDSSE), every journey matters. While our aircrafts are recognised around the world, it's our people who make the difference. As a Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPTS) 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 NEPTS 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: Rosters 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. Apply today and join the team that goes the distance.

For more information please reach out to Michael Cook, Senior Base Flight Nurse at ************@rfdsse.org.au

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.