Pre-Hospital Retrieval Registrars - Northern Territory - August 2025

Australian Bureau of Meteorology
AU - Darwin
December 20, 2024

Pre-Hospital Retrieval Registrars - (Northern Territory - August 2025)
Full time

Exciting opportunity for senior critical care doctors to use their skills and work within the aeromedical sector
Competitive remuneration + salary packaging benefits
Positions Available (August 2025)

About CareFlight
CareFlight is an Australian "for purpose" aeromedical organisation, consistently voted as one of Australia's most trusted brands. Our mission is to save lives, speed recovery, and serve the community through delivering our charitable social purpose.
We operate across Australia, with major base locations in NT and NSW. Our specially trained Doctors, Nurses, Paramedics, and Aircrew use helicopters, turboprop aircraft, aeromedical jets, and patient transport vehicles to provide critical support to over 8,500 patients each year.
The role :
Based in Darwin, your role will involve both high and low acuity transfers within the 'Top End' of Australia, interstate, and internationally. Working from bases in Darwin and elsewhere, you will experience many transfers from remote Indigenous Communities. Each role is full-time and based in Darwin. These opportunities are available for 6- or 12-month placements accredited by ACEM, ANZCA, and CICM. Start dates align with NT medical terms in February and August annually.
Our Training :
Previous retrieval experience is not required as CareFlight's comprehensive induction program will build on the critical care knowledge that you bring with you to this job. This package includes a place on our Pre Hospital Trauma Course (PHTC), training in Interhospital and International retrieval medicine, and aviation training including Helicopter Underwater Escape Training (HUET) and other techniques.
To be successful in this role you will :

be registered (or be eligible for registration) with AHPRA to practice in Australia;
have completed your primary exams;
have a minimum of five years' postgraduate critical care experience - high-level airway and resuscitation skills;
have 3 months experience in ICU (or critical care rotation);
have 3-6 months experience in Anaesthetics;
have 6 months experience in Emergency;
have 6 months experience in Paediatrics (or 12 months mixed rotation);
have the ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team with excellent communication skills;
have completed ETM, EMST or equivalent;
successfully complete the CareFlight functionality (fitness) assessment;
be prepared to successfully undertake Helicopter Underwater Escape Training;
hold a current passport (plus visa if required); and
hold a current driver's licence with the ability to drive when on scene (if required).

How to apply
If you want to work with the most advanced integrated aeromedical service and one of the most reputable charitable organisations in Australia, please ensure you attach a current resume, a cover letter that addresses the role's essential criteria and your medical degree and registration. Applications for this opportunity will remain open until 15 December 2024.
CareFlight values diversity in the workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight's Drug and Alcohol Management Plan (DAMP) as required by CASA and may be subject to random workplace testing.
Criminal Record and Working with Children Checks also apply.
All employees must comply with CareFlight's immunisation and vaccination policy.
CareFlight : 'The next life we save could be yours'
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Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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