TRANSPORT NURSE - CASUAL - Coffs Harbour (Registered Nurse)

AirMed Australia; Coffs Harbour; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual

Rewarding Position

Job summary

AirMed Australia in Coffs Harbour is seeking a casual Transport Nurse (Registered Nurse) to join our ground transport team. You will deliver nursing care to patients during ground transfers between airport/hospital and connect with flight crews.

Ideal candidates have at least 3 years post graduate experience, current AHPRA registration, and strong communication. Willingness to obtain checks and immunisations; training provided; role suited to nurses nearing retirement or transitioning.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post graduate experience.
• Current nursing registration with AHPRA.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Willingness to obtain National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Category A Healthcare immunisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients during ground transport.
• Manage basic to intermediate clinical equipment as required.
• Communicate effectively with drivers, hospitals and flight nurse.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handovers.
• Ensure vehicle medical equipment is prepared and maintained.
• Compliance with all OH&S requirements and procedures.

Skills

Communication skills

Education

Nursing registration (AHPRA)

Job description

TRANSPORT NURSE - CASUAL - Coffs Harbour (Registered Nurse)

PATIENT TRANSPORT NURSE (Registered Nurse) – CASUAL – Coffs Harbour

AirMed Australia

Casual

Rewarding Position

About AirMed

Airmed is a non-emergency patient transport provider contracted by NSW Health to deliver safe, reliable fixed-wing aeromedical and ground transfers across NSW and interstate. AirMed also provides private repatriation of patients closer to home and the transfer of elderly patients to residential aged care facilities

Our operations are supported by a fleet of five aircraft and an extensive statewide ground fleet, strategically positioned so we can access most NSW airports within approximately two hours’ drive. All transfers are coordinated through our operations centre at Bankstown Airport.

Your role

We are looking for an experienced Registered Nurse to join our Coffs Harbour base as a casual ground transport nurse.

This role requires you to collect or deliver patients from the airport or hospital to connect with our flight crews. These patients will have been assessed as stable for transport. You will be required to liaise with drivers, hospitals and flight nurses. There may be longer distance transport required to surrounding hospitals and airports.

Experience in transport nursing is desirable, however not essential as we will provide support and training. Position could suit a recently retired nurse or a nurse transitioning into retirement.

You will need:

A minimum of 3 years post graduate experience

Current registration with AHPRA

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Have, or be willing to obtain, National Police Check, Working with Children Check and Category A Healthcare immunisation.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to patients during ground transport
• Manage basic to intermediate clinical equipment as required
• Communicate effectively with drivers, hospitals and flight nurse
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and handovers
• Ensure vehicle medical equipment is prepared and maintained
• Compliance with all OH&S requirements and procedures