2025 Emergency Medicine Hmo

Reference Number: 44492: 2025 Emergency Medicine HMO
Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time (FT)
Location: Northern Health (All Campuses)About Northern Health:As an organisation we have a clear focus on how we service and partner with our community, including our strategy of helping the community stay well when at home. Our reputation of community minded, inclusive and progressive is matched to none.Northern Health is located in the rapidly growing northern suburbs with projected growth the biggest in the state. With a booming, culturally rich and diverse community, and less than an hour's drive from the CBD, Melbourne's North is fast becoming the place to be!2025 Emergency Medicine HMOFull Time, Fixed TermAbout Us:The Emergency Department at Northern Health is a large, vibrant and fast-paced workplace. We employ a diverse, driven group of doctors, nurses, allied health and clerical staff. We promote a strong culture of teamwork and adopt the principle that we are all part of a large work family who support and respect each other.We are only 30 minutes from the Melbourne city, you will find that the northern corridor is an affordable and rapidly expanding area that many of our doctors live in and enjoy the plethora of dining and entertainment options.The role:As an ED HMO, you will encounter a diverse range of pathology and have the opportunity to participate in the care of complex and critically ill patients. This includes medical, surgical, trauma, obstetrics, and gynaecology cases. Additionally, you will have the chance to perform various medical procedures such as suturing, catheterization, plaster application and IV cannulation.We promote internal growth and frequently have doctors transitioning from HMO to junior ED Registrar via our vibrant resident to Registrar (r2R) programme. Should you be interested in a career in Emergency Medicine, our Directors of Emergency Medicine Training would be happy to speak with you about the options available for ACEM training at the Northern.We have a weekly HMO Education Program at The Northern run by a dedicated ED Consultant. Topics recently covered include ultrasound and ECG interpretation. There is also a Case of the Week disseminated via the ED HMO WhatsApp group to enhance your learning.There are opportunities weekly to be involved in simulation program on the ED floor, giving you the opportunity to develop skills that are required to work as part of a cohesive team. Simulations run weekly and are accompanied with a de-brief and written review with recommendations.Our ED Ultrasound Faculty offer dedicated training slots that will ensure you can build on your ultrasound experience, as well as giving you access to experienced ultrasound clinicians that can guide you through the CCPU process and accredit your scans, we currently have 3 ultrasound machines.There are ample opportunities to be involved in quality improvement projects which will integrate you within the department. There are opportunities within our Quality team and APT (Addiction Psychiatry and Toxicology) team to be involved in audits and research projects to bolster your CVs.We have a strong leadership structure and involved Junior Medical Workforce to ensure rosters are fair as we actively promote clinician well-being and self-care.Next Steps . . .If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you!Applicants are required to submit a CV and a one-page cover letter.For further details, please refer to the or alternatively contact: Emma Tobin (JMW) or Dr Heng Cheok (ED Deputy Director of Medical Workforce and Education)Applications close 9th June 2024.Why work at the Northern Health?We offer a range of benefits to support and reward staff both personally and professionally, which includes:

• Health and Wellbeing programs, including our 'Thrive' program
• Flexibility in the workplace and extra leave options and support
• An inclusive and culturally safe space
• State of the art facilities and campus partnerships
• A commitment to ongoing professional development through our 'Learning Labs'
• Access to salary packaging, EAP and our online library

For a glimpse of life at NH, clickWork with us! Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.All employees of Northern Health must comply with the health service's Staff Health / Workforce Immunisation procedure (as amended from time to time) together with any relevant State Government and Departmental directives. This requires all employees to be vaccinated for various diseases such as, but not limited to influenza and Covid-19.