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Form of work Welcome to St John of God Health Care
St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16 ,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.
With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.
The Position
St John of God Hawkesbury District Health Service is a teaching hospital in Windsor NSW, providing acute, community and allied health services for the local community and surrounding areas. Our 131-bed healthcare facility is operated by St John of God Health Care and provides public patient services under a public-private partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
The Emergency Department sees 25,000 patients per year and is operated by St John of God Health Care and is staffed by Emergency Medicine Specialists, providing public patient services under a public-private partnership with the Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for up to three (3) Advanced Physician Trainees to join the team on a fixed term, full-time basis for 6-12 months starting in August 2023 or February 2024. As a Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) accredited position for advanced training in General and Acute Medicine, this is a great opportunity to expand your skills, knowledge and confidence, whilst gaining further experience in a wide variety of acute medicine including the supervision of HDU patients, as well as outpatient clinics. You will be supervised by Visiting Medical Officers with backgrounds in General Medicine, Geriatrics, Respiratory Medicine, Gastroenterology and Cardiology.
The successful candidate will have:
A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
General registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).
Registration with Royal Australasian College of Physicians as an Advanced Physician Trainee.
Demonstrated clinical and procedural competency in:
Assessment and management of medical patients
Venepuncture, venous and arterial cannulations
Urinary Catheterisation including suprapubic catheters.
Lumbar Puncture
Independent interpretation of diagnostic pathology, radiology and cardiology tests
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic and Advanced life support including airway management of adult patients (completion of accredited training in past 2 years)
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
Demonstrated the ability to work collaboratively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
Demonstrated commitment to quality management and continuing medical education and training.
Demonstrated knowledge of Infection Control.
Have an understanding of and ability to apply occupational health and safety principles to ensure own safety and that of others in the workplace.
We can offer you the following:
A welcoming and supportive culture
Highly competitive salary & entitlements
Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses as well as options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as:
Novated leasing
work related expenses
self-education and
additional superannuation
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Flexible work options
Employee discount on St John of God Hospital & Medical Services and Private Health Insurance
Employee support through our dedicated free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Innovative Professional Development opportunities
Access to a range of Lifestyle, Health & Wellbeing rewards & discounts
Opportunities for post-graduate course support
Dynamic multidisciplinary team
Access to fitness and wellbeing benefits through Fitness Passport
Applications for this position can be submitted via our Careers Page and close on 5 June 2023. For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Barbara Speechley, JMO Manager at barbara.speechley@sjog.org.au or 02 4560 5786.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities.
St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.
All Category A caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 to fulfil the requirements of the role.
