Address- Offer clinical expertise within the Department of Paediatrics at the facility.
- Your responsibilities will encompass the supervision and management of children across various settings, including the Emergency Department, inpatient care, neonatal nursery, outpatients, and community consultations.
- Oversight of the Child Development Unit and adherence to mandated child protection responsibilities are integral aspects of your role.
The Location
The locality has many attractions such as the nearby volcanic craters, lakes, limestone and underground aquifers. An interesting mix of galleries, museums and markets provides an insight into the culture and arts of the town. With fresh local food and wines available at many cafes and restaurants everyone’s tastes are catered for. Residents enjoy a quality lifestyle with city facilities and services and a wide range of accommodation, shopping and entertainment.
The Facility
The largest hospital in rural South Australia and has been identified as one of the four general hospitals to provide treatment for Country people closer to home. Committed to maintaining and improving the health and wellbeing of the people of South Australia, it provides a comprehensive range of high quality, accessible hospital and related services. The facility delivers services to over 94,000 people and a further 175,000 people annually at country emergency departments. Their network incorporates 65 hospitals and 240 health services sites, and employs 7,925 people.
The Requirements
- Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians – Paediatric Medicine or an equivalent specialist qualification suitable for supervising trainees of that College.
- Current AHPRA Registration.
- Sound knowledge of contemporary paediatric practice and procedures.
- Demonstrated skills in the investigation and care of paediatric patients.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team.
- High-level skills in problem-solving and decision-making at both the clinical and individual levels.
- Appointment subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.
- Compliance with appropriate immunisation requirements.
Reference number: RQ00015268
Company: JPS Medical
Date posted: 23rd May, 2024
