Where

Resident Medical Officer

NSW Health
Yamba Full-day Temporary

Description:

Employment Type : Temporary Various

Remuneration : -

Hours Per Week : 38

Requisition ID : CAM21589

Why you should consider applying

We Can Offer You

  • Diverse career pathways
  • Professional and personal development
  • Help with further study and education
  • Flexible and supportive work environment
  • Opportunities to start or build a career or re-enter the workforce
  • Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
  • The opportunity to make a difference!

Where you'll be working

With a population of approximately 51,300 the Clarence Valley has a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs. Maclean District Hospital is a community level 3 rural facility within Clarence Health Service, providing care to over 1,700 inpatients annually. The hospital sees over 14500 Emergency presentations annually. Maclean District Hospital has a 10-bed Rehabilitation Unit providing rehabilitation services to the Clarence Valley community.

Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle. If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all. Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

Please visit Northern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

What You'll Be Doing

The primary purpose of the Resident Medical Officer (RMO) in Medicine and Emergency Medicine is to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, patients presenting to the Emergency Department and those admitted to inpatient wards. The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.

Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee’s skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.

  • Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
  • Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
  • Good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Need more information?

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  • Find out more about applying for this position

For role related queries or questions contact Harvey Lee on harvey.lee@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Monday 13th May 11:59pm

30 Apr 2024;   from: linkedin.com

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