Address Apply via eCredential onlyREQ467922Career Medical Officer, Emergency MedicineBelmont HospitalPermanent night shifts, part time 0.5 FTE (40hrs/fortnight)
Do you have current general registration with AHPRA and experience in Emergency Medicine?
In this role you will work in a supportive Emergency Department (ED) where your skills and experience provide direct emergency care to the patients of Belmont Hospital's ED.
We are looking for someone to work mostly permanent nights shifts, contact us today to find out more about the role.
Belmont Hospital is located within the beautiful Lake Macquarie area, surrounded by beautiful views, great restaurants, excellent parks, perfect for weekends with family and friends. Just down the road you will find some of the most stunning beaches in NSW. There is proximity to the bustling city of Newcastle, and also a quick drive to the Hunter Valley vineyards and surrounding areas.
Belmont Hospital Emergency Department is staffed with a close knit group of medical professionals who work together with the wider emergency team to ensure excellent service provision is provided to the Lake Macquarie community. Our team consists of Staff Specialists, Career Medical Officers, Senior Resident Medical Officers, PGY2 doctors and PGY1 doctors, nursing staff, nurse practitioners, ACE nurses, technical assistants, administration, and HSAs.
Our ED sees approximately 29,600 attendances per annum with an admission rate of approximately 14%. There is a strong representation of aged patients but we serve all age groups with around 14% paediatric presentations. Patients admitted to Belmont Hospital through the emergency department present with acute general medical, general cardiology, or general surgical problems. We are supported and work closely alongside the John Hunter Hospital as the tertiary referral service for acute specialty services, including paediatric care.
Our department and hospital embraces a dynamic team environment and supports all staff through opportunities for education, research, and maintaining a good work/life balance.
Suitable applicants must have:- Current General Registration with AHPRA- Demonstrated minimum three years’ recent experience and interest in Emergency Medicine- Capability to work in an in-charge role in an urban district Emergency Department
You will be able to:
Provide direct emergency care to patients of Belmont Hospital's Emergency Department, coordination of clinical management of patients consistent with the plans of the Emergency Physician and Admitting Medical Officer
Work night shifts
Provide focused and high quality assessment and management for undifferentiated patients presenting to the Belmont Hospital Emergency
Department and for patients admitted to the ward areas
Ensure that all patients are assessed and managed by ED clinical staff in a timely manner in collaboration with Emergency Physicians and nursing leaders
Demonstrate leadership in the effective co-ordination of care of Emergency Department patients
Support members of care teams by providing clinical advice particularly supervising junior doctors and medical students
Demonstrated ability to participate in after- hours, overtime and on call rosters providing 24/7 care for patients
Support a multidisciplinary team care by contributing to team building, mentoring and training
Coordinate resuscitation of critically ill adults and children with support of Emergency Physicians and retrieval services
What we can offer you:Belmont District Hospital is a great place to expand your career and grow your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment. Hunter New England Local Health District is a recognised leader in the healthcare industry we provide a range of public health services to the Hunter, New England and Lower Mid North Coast and working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:- Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero- Salary packaging options - Fitness Passport- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members- Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
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Applications Close: 21 April 2024
An eligibility list is being created for future permanent and temporary Career Medical Officer roles.
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact: Dr Tim Arnold, Clinical Director, Department of Emergency Medicine, Belmont Hospital**************@health.nsw.gov.au or via Administration Ph: 492 32240
Application Enquiries: Stacey Burbridge, HNELHD Senior Medical RecruitmentE: ***************@health.nsw.gov.au Ph: 02 498 53***
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