Description:
About the Royal Flying Doctor Service South Australia / Northern Territory (RFDS SA/NT)
We are trusted leaders in providing aeromedical and primary health care services to people in remote, rural and regional locations across South Australia and the Northern Territory. Our five-year Strategic Plan is focused on growing as an innovative, responsive and better-connected health service provider for all Australians.
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We believe our people – all of our people – keep the Royal Flying Doctor Service flying.
About this Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Flight Nurse Manager, as the Patient Services Support Officer, you will provide clinical services support to the Aeromedical team at the Adelaide base, by maintaining healthcare-related equipment, providing a clean environment for patient care, supporting nursing staff and managing medical supplies and consumables for the base.
Specifically, you will:
· Coordinate and monitor the maintenance of medical equipment and consumables, including ordering and restocking, updating records and supporting with transfer of equipment and consumables between bases.
· Work with internal stakeholders to contribute to the maintenance of equipment and consumables.
· Support nurses with patient care and responding to patient needs within the Patient Transfer Facility.
· Maintain the cleanliness of the Patient Transfer Facility and equipment/consumables storage areas.
This is a full-time permanent position working within standard business hours, Monday to Friday.
About You
You have:
· Experience in equipment & supplies management would be an advantage, plus environmental cleaning in a commercial setting
· Outstanding communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with individuals and teams.
· The ability to prioritise and multi-task with excellent time management skills.
· Sound computer skills including data entry into software programs
Your application would be enhanced by:
· Previous experience within a healthcare environment, including ordering and management of medical supplies, consumables and equipment.
· Certificate III in Health Service Assistant/ Health Service Support Services
Our Benefits
As part of our team, you can expect to be provided with challenging, interesting work and be supported to achieve your best. The RFDS offers a supportive environment where our people are valued, and professional development is encouraged. In addition, we also offer:
· Generous annual salary packaging options to reduce your taxable income including:
· packaging up to $15, 899 of your salary towards loans, rent and bills
· packaging of an additional $2,650 of your salary via a meal and entertainment card.
· Free onsite parking
· Employee Assistance Program
· Reward and Recognition Program
· Employee Value Awards
· Learning Management System
· Comprehensive orientation program for new starters
Further Information
To access the position description, please click here.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the position, please contact Olivia Bigham, Flight Nurse Manager via 0457 029 ***.
For a confidential discussion in relation to the recruitment process, please contact Claire Wilks, People and Culture Coordinator via 0499 752 ***.
Applications close at 11:59pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025.
Please note that we are unable to accept late applications, or applications submitted via email.
The RFDS has mandatory vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.
Please note, we reserve the right to appoint to the position before the published closing date. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible!
The Royal Flying Doctor Service is an equal opportunity employer that fosters a positive culture and offers a diverse, safe and supportive work environment. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Applicants are encouraged to apply.