RN Medical Escort

Job description

Looking for a nursing role that takes you beyond the traditional clinical setting? Join Healthcare Australia (HCA) and make a real difference by providing high-quality, person-centred healthcare while travelling across Australia and internationally. As a Medical Escort Registered Nurse , you'll provide essential clinical care and support to individuals during domestic and international transfers, ensuring their safety, wellbeing and dignity throughout the journey. This is a unique opportunity for experienced Registered Nurses who enjoy variety, are confident working independently and are flexible to travel at short notice . How You'll Make an Impact! Providing safe, high-quality nursing care during domestic and international transfers Assessing and monitoring patients' health throughout their journey Administering medications and responding to clinical needs as required Working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and external stakeholders Let's talk about you! We're looking for experienced and adaptable Registered Nurses with current unrestricted AHPRA registration and a minimum of 5 years' post-registration nursing experience . Experience in Emergency Department (ED), ICU or acute care settings is highly regarded. You'll need to be an Australian citizen with a valid Australian passport (minimum 6 months' validity) and be flexible to travel domestically and internationally at short notice , with availability to undertake ideally one medical escort assignment per month, typically lasting 1- 4 days . Previous detention or correctional healthcare experience is highly regarded but not essential. Why You'll Love This Role: Unique and interesting work – no two assignments are the same! Domestic and international travel opportunities Paid for the entire transfer period , including travel and downtime Different pay rates apply depending on whether you're providing direct patient care or travelling without a patient Opportunity to use your clinical skills in a dynamic and rewarding environment Ongoing training and professional development Join a well-established Australian healthcare organisation with 1,000+ clinicians across medical, nursing and allied health If you have any questions or need further information about the role, please contact Renata Lage at . Veterans are encouraged to apply. At HCA, we embrace diversity and are committed to providing a safe, inclusive and respectful working environment. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Healthcare Australia (HCA) is a major provider of healthcare services across Australia, including allied health, primary care, recruitment, NDIS, care services, and training. In December 2024, we began providing health, mental health, and wellbeing services across the onshore Immigration Detention network. Our team of nurses, general practitioners, and allied health professionals offer a range of healthcare services, including health assessments, chronic disease management, health promotion, wound management, immunizations, and other primary health interventions. HCA also launched a 24/7 Virtual Care Centre (VCC), offering remote healthcare through telehealth and video consultations to enhance onsite care for detainees.