Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services
Orchard Talent ·www.orchardtalent.com.au
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The organisation
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is a not-for-profit charity providing 24/7 lifesaving aeromedical retrieval, emergency response and community-based primary healthcare across rural and remote NSW.
For more than 90 years, RFDS has delivered essential healthcare where access is limited, including aeromedical retrievals, GP and nursing clinics, dental care, mental health, alcohol and other drug services, chronic disease management and telehealth.
RFDS works in close partnership with NSW Health, NSW Ambulance, Local Health Districts and other emergency and primary care providers to deliver integrated care across one of Australia’s most complex health environments.
The opportunity
This role is based across Dubbo, Broken Hill and Bankstown, with regular travel required across all locations
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Health and Clinical Services / Chief Medical Officer, as Director of Nursing, Aeromedical and Emergency Services you will:
About you
You will bring:
What’s on Offer
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Nick of The Orchard Talent Group on nick.g@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (South Eastern Section) is a not-for-profit charity providing 24/7 lifesaving aeromedical retrieval, emergency response and community-based primary healthcare across rural and remote NSW.
For more than 90 years, RFDS has delivered essential healthcare where access is limited, including aeromedical retrievals, GP and nursing clinics, dental care, mental health, alcohol and other drug services, chronic disease management and telehealth.
RFDS works in close partnership with NSW Health, NSW Ambulance, Local Health Districts and other emergency and primary care providers to deliver integrated care across one of Australia’s most complex health environments.
The opportunity
This role is based across Dubbo, Broken Hill and Bankstown, with regular travel required across all locations
Reporting to the Executive General Manager Health and Clinical Services / Chief Medical Officer, as Director of Nursing, Aeromedical and Emergency Services you will:
- Lead the design and delivery of contemporary aeromedical, retrieval and nursing models of care across NSW
- Build a high-performing, unified nursing workforce across geographically dispersed teams
- Drive clinical governance, safety, quality and performance across all aeromedical nursing services including NEPT services
- Strengthen education, training and workforce development pathways
About you
You will bring:
- Significant leadership experience in prehospital, retrieval or critical care nursing environments
- Ability to lead culture change and build high-performing clinical teams
- Demonstrated clinical governance capability with a focus on safety, quality and system improvement
- Proven experience in workforce development, education and capability building
What’s on Offer
- Join an internationally recognised aeromedical organisation
- Shape the future of aeromedical care across NSW
- Lead meaningful system improvement, workforce development and clinical excellence
- Work within a highly respected, mission-driven organisation delivering care where it is needed most
How to Apply
For a confidential discussion or role related questions, please contact Nick of The Orchard Talent Group on nick.g@orchardtalent.com.au. To apply please submit your current CV and a brief cover letter via the link. Please note applicants must have a legal right to work in Australia.
The Orchard Talent Group acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, for they hold the memories, traditions, culture and hopes of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
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The Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role with Orchard Talent is based in Dubbo, NSW, AU. The role is remote-friendly.
Is the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role remote?
Yes — the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services position at Orchard Talent is remote. Candidates based in AU are preferred.
What does the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role pay?
Orchard Talent lists the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role at up to AUD 220,000 per year.
Is the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Orchard Talent.
What experience level is the Director of Nursing - Aeromedical & Emergency Services role?
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