Non-Emergency Patient Transport Officers

Proudly serving Australians since 1928, the Royal Flying Doctor Service provides emergency aero medical and health care services for people in rural and remote regions across Australia. RFDS Victoria supports the work of the Flying Doctors throughout Australia, and is also growing its clinical services across the State.

Mobile Patient Care (MPC) is a service division of RFDS Victoria, providing non-emergency patient transport services in both rural and metropolitan locations across VIC, TAS and NSW.

The Role

Patient Transport Officers exist to provide high quality patient care and treatment during the transport of patients with a wide variety of medical conditions, in accordance with RFDS MPC policies, procedures, and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Regulations. A key focus of the role is on maintaining positive working relationships with clients.

 Key responsibilities will include:

• Perform patient assessment, intervention and assess the effectiveness of any intervention in accordance with all RFDS MPC policies and procedures, NEPT regulations and within prescribed scope of practice.
• Perform independently and problem solve within established policies and procedures as well as work collaboratively with other team members when required.
• Maintain an understanding of RFDS MPC Policies and procedures and Non-Emergency Patient Transport Regulations to support best practice.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Minimum qualification of Cert III Non Emergency Patient Transport or Endorsed Enrolled Nurse Qualification
• Experience in driving a large (ambulance size) vehicle is desirable but not essential
• Experience working in the non-emergency patient transport sector in an equal role is desirable

Additional requirements:

You will be required to hold a current Victorian Driver’s License (mandatory) and have the ability to drive in both city and country traffic conditions.

A satisfactory National Police Check completed within the last 6 months with purpose stating “Patient Transport Officer” or “Ambulance Transport Attendant“ and current satisfactory Working with Children Check are required for employment in this industry.

Please click apply to start your application, including your resume and a cover letter. Please note, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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