Paramedic Clinical Educator

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT; Darwin; On-site; AUD 42,000 - 64,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Reward and recognition programs

Learning and development opportunities

Comprehensive onboarding program

Job summary

Royal Flying Doctor Service SA/NT in Darwin seeks a Paramedic Clinical Educator to develop and deliver education for paramedics and related staff across remote settings.

You will build clinical education programs, support onboarding, and keep teams current with policies, while traveling to Katherine and Gove as required. Part-time 0.5 FTE, 19 hours/week.

Qualifications

• Registration as an Australian Paramedic (AHPRA) with five years’ experience.
• Out-of-hospital or ambulance clinical environment experience.
• Clinical education program delivery with adult learning knowledge.
• Advanced ALS knowledge and ability to work as a sole practitioner.
• Ability to teach using diverse methods and formats.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organisation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work in culturally diverse environments; travel capability with licence & ASIC.
• Postgraduate qualification in clinical education or related fields is highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver practical, evidence-based clinical education and simulation.
• Support orientation, onboarding and core skills assessment of new staff.
• Keep clinicians current with RFDS SA/NT policies and protocols.
• Address learning needs with targeted training and educational support.
• Support professional development and ongoing clinical competence.
• Contribute to governance, quality audits and education package development.
• Build relationships with education teams and stakeholders across regions.
• Maintain competency through regular roster participation.

Skills

Paramedic registration (AHPRA)

Out-of-hospital experience

Clinical education programs

ALS competencies

Teaching methods & formats

Written & verbal communication

Cultural competency

Driver’s license & ASIC

Education

Paramedicine degree / diploma

Postgraduate qualification in clinical education or intensive care paramedicine

ALS Instructor certification

AIIMS training / rural health experience

Job description

• Help shape the clinical capability of our new Territory Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (TEMRS) in the Northern Territory
• Part-time 0.5 FTE position based in Darwin, working 19 hours per week or the equivalent of 2.5 days
• Help build the clinical capability that will support exceptional care across the Northern Territory

About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)

We are one of Australia’s most trusted and respected health and aeromedical service providers, delivering essential care to people across remote, rural and regional communities throughout South Australia and the Northern Territory.

As part of our ongoing strategic and operational activities within the Northern Territory, we are focused on strengthening our workforce and enhancing capability across the region.

Our five-year Strategic Plan prioritises building innovative, responsive and better-connected services that improve health and wellbeing outcomes for all Australians. You can watch stories about our people, patients and the communities we serve at rfdsnt.com.au

About this Opportunity

Following RFDS SA/NT securing the new Territory Emergency Medical Retrieval Service (TEMRS) contract in the Northern Territory, we are building the clinical capability that will support this important service. This is an opportunity to help establish and strengthen education across our ambulance operations, supporting clinicians to deliver safe, high-quality care in remote and out-of-hospital environments.

Reporting to the Operations Manager - Ambulance Services, the Paramedic Clinical Educator will develop and deliver clinical education for Paramedics, Patient Transport Officers, Ambulance Transport Officers and other clinicians working across remote, ambulance and out-of-hospital settings. The role will also contribute to broader clinical education across RFDS SA/NT. There will be a requirement to travel from the home base of Darwin to other locations including but not only, Katherine and Gove.

This is a part-time 0.5 FTE position, working 19 hours per week or the equivalent of 2.5 days.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Develop and deliver practical, evidence-based clinical education, skills training and simulation activities.
• Support the orientation, onboarding and core skills assessment of new employees.
• Help clinicians remain current with RFDS SA/NT clinical policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
• Respond to identified clinical learning needs through targeted training and educational support.
• Support professional development and the maintenance of clinical competence across the workforce.
• Contribute to clinical governance, quality improvement, audits, research and the development of clinical protocols and education packages.
• Build collaborative relationships with clinical education teams, operational leaders and key health and emergency service stakeholders across South Australia and the Northern Territory.
• Maintain Paramedic clinical competency through regular participation in the ambulance operations roster.

About You

You are an experienced Paramedic and engaging clinical educator who enjoys helping others build confidence, capability and sound clinical judgement. You can translate advanced clinical knowledge into practical learning, adapt your approach for different audiences and work effectively in culturally diverse, remote and operational environments.

To be successful, you will bring

• Current registration as a Paramedic with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA), with a minimum of five years’ experience.
• Demonstrated experience in out-of-hospital or ambulance clinical environments for a jurisdictional ambulance service, or equivalent experience.
• Experience preparing and delivering clinical education programs, together with a sound understanding of adult learning principles.
• Advanced clinical knowledge and ALS competencies, including the ability to work as a sole practitioner in an isolated environment.
• The ability to transfer knowledge and skills using a range of teaching methods and learning formats.
• Highly developed written and verbal communication, organisation, time management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• The ability to teach and work effectively in culturally diverse environments.
• A current Australian Driver’s License, the ability to hold an ASIC and a willingness to travel by road or aircraft as required.
• A postgraduate qualification in clinical education, teaching and learning, or intensive care paramedicine, ALS Instructor certification, rural and remote health experience, or AIIMS training will be highly regarded.

Our Benefits

As part of our team, you will be supported to achieve your best while contributing to meaningful work that makes a real difference.

We offer:

• Generous salary packaging options (up to $15,899 + $2,650 meal & entertainment)
• Competitive remuneration
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program
• Reward and recognition programs
• Learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive onboarding program

Further Information

For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Nicola Medlycott, Operations Manager, Ambulance Services via 0498 483 307

For recruitment enquiries, please contact Jo Graham, Senior Recruiter via0428 679 511

The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.