Address Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Hours: 86 hour hour fortnight shift
Salary: $44.73 -$ 77.50 (HM12 - HM30)
Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg
Application: Please upload resume, cover letter
Contact: Dr Ajit Aiyappan
Email *********@mercy.com.au
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About the opportunity
We offer both 6 month Neonatal Medicine terms or joint 12 month positions with Werribee General Paediatrics/Austin General Paediatrics.
Fixed term full-time and part-time job share positions available (6 EFT positions).
Term 1: February 2025 to August 2025
Term 2: August 2025 to February 2026
All positions will be part of Victorian Advanced Training Portal
Heidelberg Mercy Hospital Paediatrics
The Department of Paediatrics at Mercy Hospital for Women is an innovative and supportive environment which provides comprehensive neonatal care for sick and premature infants.
2025 Neonatal Registrar/Specialist Neonatal Medical Officers work within a medical team with neonatal fellows and neonatologists, to provide care to infants in our neonatal intensive care, special care nursery and postnatal wards.
Accredited for advanced trainees in General Paediatrics and Neonatal-Perinatal Medicine with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Supportive environment for trainees due to our 24-hour consultant-in-house model.
Fantastic opportunity for trainees in Paediatric Emergency Medicine, Obstetrics, Anaesthesia and General Practice to further your career and gain experience in Neonatology
Extensive teaching and support in practical procedures and take part in a comprehensive Neonatology teaching programme.
Employment as per the AMA Victoria – Victorian Public Health Sector - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026
Joint with Austin Hospital Paediatrics will be offered as a joint 12-month appointment co-located with Mercy in Heidelberg (6 months Neonatal Registrar, 6 months General Paediatrics). Please also apply to Austin Hospital to be considered for this position.
Austin Health is a paediatric teaching hospital providing secondary level General Paediatric care to our local community while supporting specialised services in the treatment of Eating Disorders, Epilepsy and Diabetes.
The Paediatric Ward is a 16-bed unit comprising medical and surgical patients. There is a diverse range of acute and sub-acute medical patients offering excellent training and experience in multi-disciplinary teams. We work closely with the Paediatric Emergency Department - a 6 cubicle dedicated area, treating approximately 18,000 children every year.
The Paediatric team has strong links with our Mental Health teams including Consultation Liaison Psychiatry, inpatient and outpatient teams. You will gain strong experience in Adolescent Medicine and psychological presentations at all ages.
The department runs 3-4 outpatient clinics per week for General Paediatrics and fortnightly Diabetes clinics. The six-month term gives the opportunity for registrars to gain experience in longitudinal outpatient follow-up of patients with a variety of presentations. Medical student teaching and supervision occurs in all settings.
You will rotate through a roster covering days, evenings, nights and weekends. You are supported by a Paediatric SRMO Monday-Friday. We encourage your involvement in quality improvement activities and research.
Joint with Werribee Mercy Hospital Paediatrics allowing 6 months as Neonatal Registrar and 6 months General Paediatrics Registrar across both sites, RACP accredited for advanced trainees.
Werribee Mercy Hospital is a public health service located in the western region of Melbourne in the centre of one of Australia's fastest growing suburban growth corridors, within an easy drive of Melbourne. This is an exciting time to join the Paediatric team at Werribee Mercy with the newest Paediatric Unit in the state, expansion of the outpatient services and a well- established busy SCN service.
The role will include:
Paediatric, SCN, ED and outpatient exposure Excellent supportive environment
Outstanding teaching program including simulation (dedicated phone free 5 hours per week)
Job sharing and part time positions will be considered
The Werribee Mercy Paediatric Registrar is accredited for advanced training – General Paediatrics with perinates.
ABOUT YOU:
Current registration (or eligible for) as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA)
Applicants with previous Neonatal Paediatric experience will be advantaged, but is not essential
Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team
Australian citizenship or be eligible for full Australian working visa (administrative assistance will be provided)
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
? Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
? A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
? The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
? A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
? Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Please ensure your application consists of a cover letter (Stating term of employment you are interested in), CV and two (3) Clinical Referees.
Important information regarding referee reports:
All candidates must organise for their 2 referees to complete the following PMCV referee assessment form, which can be downloaded via the following link.
Referee Assessment Form (http://computermatching (pmcv.com.au)
Referees should email the completed form directly to the Mercy Hospital for Women - Staff Recruiter at *************@mery.com.au.
These reports should not be emailed by the candidate themselves.
Please apply directly to the VPRAT
Applications open on the VPRAT website on 26 June 2023:www.vprat.or(http://www.vprat.org/)
Applications close on 28 July 2024
Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:
? 100+ years of caring …
We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
? A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
? Countless moments and lives …
As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By impro
