Address The Position
Paediatric Consultant - Scope for a general paediatric clinic for rapid review of children and adolescents requiring follow-up of paediatric problems referred internally from the emergency department
The Location
Nestled in the heart of Gippsland, just a few kilometers from the stunning coastline, this is a beloved town in East Gippsland. Surrounded by national parks, forests, and beaches, it offers a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The town is known for its inviting atmosphere, with excellent cafes, bakeries, and galleries. Located along Victoria's beautiful coastline, an easy 90-minute drive southeast of Melbourne, making it a popular stop-off point for those exploring the region.
Paediatric Consultant - Scope for a general paediatric clinic for rapid review of children and adolescents requiring follow-up of paediatric problems referred internally from the emergency department
This is suitable for general Paediatricians, Neonatologists, or dual trained general Paediatrician/Neonatologist.
- Work as part of a multi-disciplinary paediatric service
- Undertake paediatric clinical consulting
- Participate in Paediatric on-call Neonatal roster as required
- Responsible for Neonatal Resuscitation and Baby checks, discharge planning when on call
- Participate in 1-2 rapid review clinic sessions per week
- New clinic setup for neonatal review of internally referred neonates requiring follow-up in the neonatal period
- Plan for paediatric ward development in the next few years
- Opportunities for future service development including special care nursery, paediatric ward, and outpatients
The Location
Nestled in the heart of Gippsland, just a few kilometers from the stunning coastline, this is a beloved town in East Gippsland. Surrounded by national parks, forests, and beaches, it offers a picturesque setting for residents and visitors alike. The town is known for its inviting atmosphere, with excellent cafes, bakeries, and galleries. Located along Victoria's beautiful coastline, an easy 90-minute drive southeast of Melbourne, making it a popular stop-off point for those exploring the region.
The Facility
You may be called upon to assist in developing and drafting guidelines, policies, and procedures for a Level 3 Nursery Service, working closely with the Midwifery Unit Manager, Operations Director of Maternity, and the Maternity Educator. This facility is expanding its services and complexity to support the rapidly growing population. This includes a new $115 million hospital expansion and renovated facilities to meet the increasing healthcare needs of the region. .
The Requirements
- Registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians
- AHPRA Specialist Registration as a Paediatrician/Neonatologist.
- Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR).
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in NNR.
- Advanced Paediatric Life Support 2 (ALS2)
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster.
Reference number: RQ00015085
Company: JPS Medical
Date posted: 16th May, 2024
