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SalaryThe Department of Anaesthesia provides anaesthetic services for surgical & medical specialties including General Surgery, Orthopaedics, Urology, E.N.T (including Paediatrics), Gynaecology and psychiatry as well as to a busy Obstetric unit. Werribee Mercy Hospital the Department of Anaesthesia is an accredited site for training with ANZCA and participates in the North-Western rotational Anaesthetic training scheme.
- 6 or 12 month contracts commencing in August 2024 at Werribee Mercy Hospital are available. Full-time or part-time contractual arrangements will be considered
- Clinical duties will include the provision of peri-operative anaesthetic and resuscitation care of in-patients, including anaesthesia and analgesia services to patients in the birth suite, operating theatres, wards (including critical care) and the emergency department.
- Successful candidates will be expected to actively participate in the coordination of weekly Pre-Anaesthetic Assessment Clinics and take part in the organisation and coordination of departmental non-clinical education and quality assurance activities and provide high quality clinical care both in hours and afterhours under the supervision of consultant anaesthetists and participate fully in the activities of the department.
- Positions may be suitable for candidates at a registrar level and those seeking to complete their Provisional Fellowship. The positions may also be suitable for International Medical Graduates (IMGs) who have been assessed by ANZCA as either Substantially or Partially Comparable and have been similarly approved as suitable for Clinical Practice Assessment (CPA) although this is subject to ANZCA approval.
- The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA – Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
- Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA)
- Applicants must be registrable with AHPRA for positions of up to 12 months from February 2024 as Registrars or Provisional Fellows in Anaesthesia.
- A high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
- A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
- Ability to work as part of a collaboratively team.
Please use the attached referee form to submit two (2) completed clinical referee reports as part of your application. Please attach as Clinical Appraisal 1 & 2.
ABOUT US:
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a General Public Hospital located in the rapidly growing Western suburbs of Melbourne. Our services include surgical, medical, maternity, newborn, renal dialysis, emergency, mental health, rehabilitation, aged and palliative care. The hospital has recently undergone significant expansion with the opening or our new intensive care unit, additional operating theatres and the opening of two new wards, taking the total number of beds to 298. Join us now and be part of our team as we expand to serve our community.
Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
- Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
- Provide a valid NDIS clearance check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
- Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).
If you have any questions or require any adjustments to ensure a fair and equitable interview and selection process please contact us on the details below.
Contact Details
- Dr Emma Goodyear, Head of Anaesthesia
- (03) 8754 3242 or ecasey@mercy.com.au
