SA Health
Job reference: 854146
Location: 5211 - VICTOR HARBOR
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone
- Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Southern Fleurieu Health Service, Victor Harbor
- Indicative Total Remuneration: $103,690 - $168,320 p.a. - MDP2; $168,760 - $179,705 p.a. - MDP3
- Multiple positions: Temp F/T (over a 7 day roster up to 5 February 2027)
Please note that this position is multi-classified as either a MDP2 or MDP3.About Us: Southern Fleurieu Health Service is a vibrant healthcare facility nestled in the picturesque seaside town of Victor Harbor, South Australia. Renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant community, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, Victor Harbor offers an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment. Our dedicated Medical Services Team is committed to providing high-quality care to the 38000 (plus) in the Southern Fleurieu.Victor Harbor, with its population of approximately 16,000 people, boasts a safe, clean, and picturesque environment, making it an ideal place to live and or raise a family.Despite its tranquil ambiance, the town is conveniently located just an hour and 16 minutes from Adelaide City. Residents have easy access to all necessary amenities, ensuring a comfortable and fulfilling lifestyle.The town's popularity as a tourist destination is evident in its attractions, such as horse-drawn trams to Granite Island, home to a wild penguin colony, and the Cockle Train to nearby Goolwa. Encounter Bay, frequented by southern right whales, offers stunning offshore views, while the Heysen Trail beckons outdoor enthusiasts to explore the natural beauty of the Fleurieu Peninsula all the way to Cape Jervis.Does this sound like the perfect opportunity for you and your family?
OverviewThis is an exciting opportunity to join a growing Emergency Department (ED) Team at Southern Fleurieu Health Service as a Trainee Medical Officer or Senior Medical Practitioner.The ED provides urgent/MET support to the inpatient unit. As an Emergency Doctor, you will have the opportunity to experience the full gamut of Emergency Medicine presentations and management techniques. You will be supported in procedural sedation, airway management and ventilation, fracture reduction, complex laceration repair and invasive diagnostic techniques, amongst others. Research, mentorship, and learning opportunities abound. There is regular weekly training sessions for TMOs.There will be opportunities for suitable doctors to spend 20 per cent of their time in one of the following specialties:
- Obstetrics and Gynaecology
- Anaesthetics
- Orthopaedics Fracture Clinics
- General Paediatrics
- Geriatrics
- General Medicine
Holding a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, you will be fully registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). This will be supported by some Emergency Department experience in a clinical capacity, along with some paediatric patient management experience. Demonstrating competency in a range of routine and common emergency procedural skills, you will bring the ability to work under pressure without compromising patient care. You will work well within a multidisciplinary team setting and be skilled in problem-solving and decision-making at both the clinical and the individual level.Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.Check(s)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (Direct Contact with blood or body substances)SA Health Services are required to implement the in the workplace.For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be foundFind out more about working and living in regional Australia atAboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:854146
Application Closing Date29 March 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PMAttachmentsFlexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.