About Us

Background

The New Zealand Flight Nurses Association began in May 1996 when an Auckland Intensive Care Nurse/Flight Nurse recognised the need for standardisation, education and training of flight nurse practices within the New Zealand aeromedical environment.

A steering group was formed and in May 1997, the first National Committee was elected. There are now over 300 nurses within many specialist areas (adult, paediatric & neonatal intensive care, cardiac and emergency care) represented in the section. These nurses transfer patients both nationally and internationally.

Vision

"To provide excellence in the unique area of flight nursing".

Objectives

• To develop minimum standards of care for flight nurses
• To develop minimum training standards for flight nurses
• To share flight nursing knowledge nationally through regular contact
• To promote the delivery of quality of care to patients in the aeromedical setting
• To develop and promote optimum working conditions for all flight nurses
• To promote and support continuing education for all flight nurses
• To promote official representation for all flight nurses at local and national level