Bendigo – Ambulance Transport Attendants (Casual)

Royal Flying Doctor Service • Australia • 17h ago

Provide high-quality patient transport care in your community - Base rate $34.82-$40.18/hr, plus additional benefits - Join RFDS in a casual role as an ATA in Bendigo The Organisation Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency road, aeromedical and primary health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We believe in creating opportunities so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services. Patient Transport offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport primarily in Victoria and New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. Patient Transport provides clinical care for people travelling from home to hospital, hospital to hospital and hospital to home, as well as transport to and from specialist clinics. About the Role Flying Doctor Patient Transport are currently seeking applications from Ambulance Attendants and Paramedics in Bendigo. RFDS Patient Transport pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality patient care and treatment during the on-road transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions. As a recognised leader within the Non-Emergency Patient Transport (NEPT) industry, we offer world-class, structured training and induction, opportunities for professional growth and supportive and inclusive organisational culture. Key responsibilities include but not limited to: • Perform patient assessment and intervention on-road • Provide high quality patient care and treatment during on-road transport • Develop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholders • Assess the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with all RFDS MPC guidelines, NEPT regulations and within prescribed scope of practice • Perform independently and problem solve within established policies and procedures • Work collaboratively with other team members • Maintain an understanding of RFDS MPC policies and procedures and NEPT regulations to support best practice and patient outcome This role base rate is $34.82-$40.18/hr, plus additional benefits. Qualifications and experience required: • Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essential • Satisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Drivers Licence, Working with Children's Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia. • Be able to drive in both city and country traffic conditions • Have the availability to pick up shifts across 7 days occasionally when required. • All Applicants must be or have worked as an ATA or • Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), or Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or other equivalent qualification for Ambulance Officers recognized by RFDS or DHHS • And Evidence of successful completion of required clinical placements and a Clinical Skills Assessment, completion of a minimum of 400 hours operational stretcher experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor, successful completion of clinical skills assessment (e.g. stage 8). • For Registered Nurses Only - Must have AHPRA nursing registration, and Evidence of completed nursing graduate year or documented work history within a hospital setting (Emergency Department, Cardiac Unit, High Dependency Unit, Intensive Care, Theatre) or Evidence of 400 clinically supervised hours within another registered ambulance service. Our Benefits • 2:1 staff to patient ratio • Generous penalties and allowances • A less stressful environment than emergency/pre-hospital care • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including our casuals Mandatory vaccination policy: As part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations: • Hepatitis B 3x doses serology • Chicken Pox • Measles, Mumps and Rubella • Diphtheria, Tetanus and Pertussis • Annual Influenza All applicants must undergo a driver history and demerit point check, at compliance stage. To be successful, you must not have repeated driving offences within the last three years. In addition, all positions are subject to a National Police Check and require holding a valid Employee Working with Children Check. 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 to apply, including but not limited to, those from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, culturally and linguistically diverse and LGBTQI communities. Please note all applicants require the right to work in Australia.

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