Originally Posted by
Cloudee
Well let’s just see if the docs are looking for a nurse straight out of uni or one with substantial extra qualification and experience. Here’s a current job ad.
The Royal Flying Doctor Service (QLD Section) is seeking suitably skilled and qualified nurses for the role of Flight Nurse (Midwifery) at our
Townsville Base. The services provided from this base range from inter-hospital transfers to aeromedical and emergency response in remote areas. Our Flight Nurses are a valued and respected part of the aeromedical tam, showcasing their high-level clinical skills and patient care on a daily basis, and enjoying the challenge of never knowing what the day will bring.
Who we are looking for?
You are an experienced and high-performing Registered Nurse and Midwife with AHPRA registration, with exceptional patient care and equal commitment to contributing to the team and operational goals.
In addition, you will have:
- A minimum of four to five years’ experience (within the last 7 years) in a critical care environment in either a recognised Major Regional or Tertiary Hospital Emergency Department, with a 24 hour in-department medical coverage or a recognised Intensive Care Unit. The required time can consist of critical care experience across both environments.
- Current Advanced Life Support (ALS), Paediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) and Neonatal resuscitation certification.
Sure, saw that, but as your little mate suggests that although the RFDS might be looking for those qualifications in some locations, they are just not getting them. I hope you looked at numerous other RFDS ads for nurses, for example one in Cairns where midwifery would be an advantage but not required.