Registered Nurses

Royal Flying Doctor Service of Australia; Australia; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2:1 staff ratio

Set shift times

Salary packaging

EAP

Parenting leave

Opportunities across the state

Job summary

The Royal Flying Doctor Service Victoria is seeking a Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse to provide patient transport in Corowa. This full‑time role offers a base rate of AU$34.63 per hour with additional benefits.

You will work with RFDS teams to ensure safe, high‑quality clinical care, maintain registrations, and uphold infection control and safety standards across a range of acuities.

Qualifications

• AHPRA registration in Paramedicine or Nursing.
• Valid NSW Full Driver’s Licence.
• NEPT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient‑centred transport care across acuity levels.
• Communicate clearly with dispatch and healthcare teams for safe handovers.
• Mentor junior staff and maintain professional registration and competencies.
• Uphold safety, infection control, and regulatory standards in vehicles and equipment.
• Contribute to quality initiatives and resource optimization.

Skills

NEPT experience

Education

AHPRA Registration in Paramedicine or Nursing

NSW Full Driver’s Licence

Job description

Corowa - Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse (PT)

Date published: 25 Mar 2026

Location

Corowa, Victoria

Organisation

The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) has served Australians since 1928, providing emergency, aeromedical and primary health services in rural and remote Victoria and New South Wales.

Patient Transport offers Non‑Emergency Patient Transport across Victoria and New South Wales, supporting the fleet of ambulances with RFDS aircraft.

About the role

Flying Doctor Patient Transport seeks a Registered Paramedic or Registered Nurse in Corowa to provide high‑quality patient transport care. The position offers full‑time work at a base rate of $34.63 per hour, with additional benefits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, patient‑centred care across a range of acuity levels, ensuring clinical interventions are safe and aligned with RFDS policies.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with dispatch and healthcare teams to support safe, timely patient transport and accurate handovers.
• Lead by example, mentoring junior staff and maintaining professional registration and competencies through ongoing education and accreditation.
• Uphold safety and infection control standards, ensuring vehicles and equipment are ready and work practices meet regulatory and organisational requirements.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by using resources efficiently and participating in quality initiatives.

Qualifications and experience required

• AHPRA Registration in Paramedicine or Nursing.
• Valid NSW Full Driver’s Licence.
• NEPT experience is a plus, but not essential.

Mandatory vaccination policy

Applicants must provide evidence of the following vaccinations:

• Hepatitis B (3 doses)
• Varicella (Chicken Pox)
• Measles, Mumps and Rubella
• Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis
• Annual Influenza

All positions require a driver history and demerit point check, a National Police Check and a valid Employee Working with Children Check.

Benefits

• 2:1 staff to patient ratio.
• Set shift times.
• Generous penalties and allowances.
• Less stressful environment compared with emergency/pre‑hospital care.
• Supportive opportunities to work at different locations across the state.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Salary packaging options to reduce taxable income for all employees, including casuals.
• Parenting leave benefits beyond government leave.

Equal Opportunity

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, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse, and LGBTQI communities. Right to work in Australia is required for all applicants.