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OverviewThe OrganisationProudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) provides emergency aeromedical and allied health services for people in rural and remote Australia. We strive towards improving the health and wellbeing of our rural communities and believe in creating opportunities, so all Victorians have the choice to access essential primary health care services.About The ProgramMobile Patient Care (MPC) offers Non-Emergency Patient Transport across Victoria and some areas of New South Wales. We work with a large fleet of ambulances and support our transport services with RFDS aircraft. MPC 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 RoleAs an ATA, you will deliver high-quality, dignified, and patient-focused care, ensuring the efficient and effective transport of non-emergency pre- and post-hospital patients. Your role will be crucial in maintaining the comfort and respect of each patient throughout their journey.Key ResponsibilitiesPerform patient assessment and intervention on-road. Provide high quality patient care and treatment during on-road transportDevelop and maintain positive working relationships with patients and stakeholdersPerform independently and problem solve within established policies and proceduresWork collaboratively with other team membersTo Be Successful, You Will NeedA Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance), or Bachelor of Health Science (Paramedic), or Bachelor of Nursing (with AHPRA registered nurse registration), or other equivalent qualification for Ambulance Officers recognized by RFDS or DHHSFor Diploma of Paramedical Science (Ambulance) qualified - evidence of successful completion of required clinical placements and a Clinical Skills Assessment, completion of a minimum of 400 hours operational experience under the direct supervision of a clinical instructor, successful completion of clinical skills assessmentAvailability to work 10 and 12-hour shifts across 7 daysAbility to drive in both city and country traffic conditionsCompassionate, professional, and dedicated to providing excellent service. Experience working in the NEPT sector in an equal role desirable but not essentialSatisfactory completion of safety screening including a current Full Driver''s Licence, State driver history reports, Working with Children''s Check, National Police Check, and the right to work in Australia.Our BenefitsRecognition of prior ATA service with other ambulance providers to ensure fair compensation for the knowledge and skills you will be contributing to the team2:1 staff to patient ratio - Set shift timesGenerous penalties and allowancesA less stressful environment than emergency/pre-hospital careSupported opportunities to work at different locations across the stateOptions to work across specialist resources such as high acuity, complex patient care vehicle, and with our Non-Emergency Patient Transport aeromedical teamEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Access to salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income for all employees, including casualsGreat parental leave benefits in addition to government parental leave.Need more information? For any enquiries, please email [email protected]. To access the position description and to apply please click the Apply to be redirected to our Career Centre.Mandatory Vaccination PolicyAs part of the application process, you will be required to provide evidence of the following vaccinations:Hepatitis BChicken PoxMeasles, Mumps and RubellaDiphtheria, Tetanus and PertussisTuberculosisAnnual InfluenzaPlease note that we are unable to accept applications submitted via email.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. #J-18808-Ljbffr