General Medical Physician - Southern Fleurieu Health Service

SA Health
Job reference: 854266
Location: 5211 - VICTOR HARBOR
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Barossa Hills Fleurieu Local Health Network, Southern Fleurieu Health Service - Division of Medicine, Victor Harbor
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $492,398 - $641,470 p.a. - MD2
• Multiple Permanent Full Time positions available, working over a 7 day roster

About Us: Southern Fleurieu Health Service is a vibrant healthcare facility nestled in the picturesque seaside town of Victor Harbor, South Australia. With its population of approximately 16,000 people, Victor Harbor is renowned for its stunning beaches, vibrant community, and relaxed coastal lifestyle, an ideal setting for both professional fulfillment and personal enjoyment or raise a family. Our dedicated Medical Services Team is committed to providing high-quality care to the 38000 (plus) in the Southern Fleurieu.
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.
Joining the friendly team of healthcare professionals at Southern Fleurieu Health Service, you will review and admit patients referred via General Practitioners, local community services, outpatients' and the Emergency Department. You will be responsible for the day-to-day running of the Medical Ward, ensuring the review of patients as early as practical to confirm or establish a diagnosis and define clinical criteria for discharge and expected time of discharge. As required, you will assist with the management of patients requiring a range of General Medical assistance across all areas of the hospital. You will provide leadership and guidance to junior medical staff and nursing and allied health staff, as well as participating in quality improvement, administration, teaching and research and site accreditation activities.
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Position Overview:
We are currently seeking competent General Medicine Physicians and or Geriatricians with acute General Medicine experience to join our dynamic team. Multiple positions are available.
As a key member of our multidisciplinary healthcare family, you will lead and mentor, while collaborating with General Practitioners and local community services, inpatient teams and our Emergency Department. Your expertise will be utilised in caring for outpatients, and in inpatients, supported by junior medical and allied health staff, ensuring efficiency and excellence of care.
You will hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or an equivalent qualification, and be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration. This will be supported by your extensive clinical experience in acute internal medicine. An FRACP is essential to this appointment. Experience working with Aboriginal consumers and communities to provide culturally appropriate Health Services will be ideal. With the ability to undertake clinical work, quality control, teaching and research activities, you will be committed to working cooperatively and collaboratively as part of a team in a multidisciplinary setting. You will possess strong teamwork, mentoring and organisational skills in all aspects of the delivery of medical care to patients.
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)
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Application Closing Date
15 March 2024 - 2 week close - 11.55PM
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Flexibility 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.