Career Medical Officer - Icu

Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.

Who we are:

As the only private hospital located in the region, Maitland Private Hospital prides itself on delivering positive patient experiences. We have a dedicated and experienced team of specialists, doctors and nurses who meet the needs of our diverse and changing community by providing exceptional patient-centred care, state-of-the-art medical technology, and a warm, welcoming environment for patients and their families. 

Located only 30 minutes from Newcastle, Maitland Private maintains a community-focused feel, while being able to deliver high quality health services to the Maitland and Hunter Valley regions. The hospital encompasses 154 beds, 6 operating theatres, 10 bed ICU, with associated rehabilitation, medical and surgical Wards. Our services include two major medical centres, a dedicated mental health unit, an on-site cancer centre including radiation oncology, radiology practice and pathology laboratory.

Maitland Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.

Your new role as ICU CMO:

Strong growth and expansion of services has generated the need for additional medical cover within our critical care team. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CMO to join our friendly and supportive ICU team on a permanent part-time basis. 

About you (essential criteria):

• Current Working with Children Check and Police Check.
• Current unrestricted registration with APHRA.
• Current ALS 2 including cannulation, arterial and venous puncture and fluid resuscitation.
• Comprehensive understanding of DETECT protocol and support nursing staff in the implementation of DETECT protocol.
• Ability to identify deviations in diagnostic results and to appropriately act/manage and notify VMO accordingly.
• Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience adequate to undertake the roles required of an ICU CMO.
• Advanced airway management skills.
• Strong collaborative interpersonal skills with well-developed verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to insert PICC/CVC and arterial lines
• Immunisation evidence (including full COVID vaccination) and serology report.

Desirable attributes:

• Experience with hospital computer data systems and relevant applications
• Previous private hospital experience &/or Medical & Rehab experience
• Previous private hospital experience &/or Surgical experience

Healthe Care is an equal opportunity employer. At Maitland Private Hospital, we’re all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Maitland Private team, you can expect:

• Attractive Remuneration Package
• Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
• Work-Life Balance – Flexible rostering & working conditions
• Ongoing Professional Development Opportunities, including potential to undertake discounted post graduate study and paid study leave.
• Super & Novated Lease Salary Packaging Options
• Wellbeing programs including discounted private health insurance
• Fitness Passport
• Comprehensive Orientation Program 
• Discounted Massages on-site

Position enquiries and applications:

Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include current CV and names of at least 2 professional referees. 

Interested to know more?

Katie Lynch | ICU NUM | Maitland Private Hospital | 175 Chisholm Road, East Maitland NSW 2323 E:  ***************@healthecare.com.au | T:  +61 2 4933 8400 | W: maitlandprivate.com.au

*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.