• 25th Nov 2022

Job opportunity: Paramedicine Lead Job RFDS, Jandakot, Perth WA


The Royal Flying Doctor Service are currently seeking a Paramedicine Lead, to provide strategic guidance and oversight of governance for the new clinical framework for Paramedicine. The Paramedicine Lead will be responsible for the delivery of the Paramedicine clinical practice, training and development, risk management, ensuring a consistent and safe delivery of Paramedic clinical practices across RDFS WO. Additionally, this role will be responsible for the day to day supervision of a team of Paramedics, Nurses (Industrial), Emergency Services Officers and will support operational delivery.

About you

As a Paramedicine Lead you will have significant experience in Paramedical Operations across a diverse range of industries. You will be able to demonstrate your experience in delivering clinical services to remote and rural environments with strong leadership skills in managing multi-disciplinary teams. Additionally, you will have experience in the design and delivery of education and training to the team.

At times there may be a requirement for site visits and operational support and some degree of flexibility in this regard will be expected.

About the role

  • Design, implement and deliver an educational framework in Paramedicine in conjunction with the clinical team.
  • Design, implement and maintain policies and procedures.
  • Contribute expertise in the discipline of Paramedicine in the development of a strong clinical governance framework.
  • Ensure clinical services delivered by RFDS meet legislative and regulatory requirements and clinical safety standards.
  • Contribute to the management of clinical case reviews, incidents, and complaints.
  • Provide technical leadership and professional advice in clinical matters.
  • Leadership of the Paramedicine Team including but not limited to; recruitment, roster management onboarding and day to day supervision.

To be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate the following:

  • A current registration with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Registered Paramedic.
  • Substantive experience in paramedicine, clinical governance, risk management an education design and delivery.
  • Knowledge of resource workforce management.
  • Experience delivering services in regional and remote environments.
  • Strong decision-making and organisational skills.
  • Proven experience in building and leading teams.

Benefits

  • Full-time, three year contract with possibility of extension
  • Hybrid work environment and flexible hours (work from home options available)
  • Salary packaging - up to $15,900 per annum for everyday expenses and up to $2,650 per annum on meals and entertainment expenses
  • Novated Lease options
  • Jandakot based office
  • Workplace culture of teamwork and collaboration

About The Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations

The mission of the Royal Flying Doctor Service (Western Operations) is to provide excellence in aeromedical and primary health care across Western Australia. Every member of the RFDS WO team contributes to that mission living the values of showing respect, demonstrating fairness, utilising diversity and being safe. Every year, the RFDS WO provides urgent retrieval for about 10,000 patients in regional WA. A further 10,000 appointments are provided in primary healthcare clinics in remote communities, including GP, nurse, dental and mental health care. RFDS crews are committed to providing the finest care to the furthest corners of the State, using the highest standards of clinical care, aviation safety and technology to make a difference to people living and working across WA – the largest and most remote health jurisdiction in the world.

The RFDS in WA operates five bases in Perth, Broome, Port Hedland, Kalgoorlie and Meekatharra. Its 24/7 operations centre at Jandakot Airport coordinates complex logistics for patient retrievals and clinics across the State. The RFDS work in partnership with government, business and the community, and are proud to work on Country with Aboriginal medical services and many local service providers.

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