AddressYou will provide high quality clinical service to patients within the Paediatric Department. You will have a strong interest in Paediatrics and Neo-natal care and will meet the medical needs of patients as well as supporting the junior staff through education, supervision and mentorship all while being supported by some of Perth’s best Paediatric Consultants. We are looking to recruit for February 2025 for 12 month Fixed-Term roles
The Position
Manages patient care under the direction/supervision of Consultants, and ensures a detailed history and physical examination and management plan are done for each presentation /admission and documents these findings in the medical records.
Communicates with patients about their condition and management or with the immediate family if the patient is unable to comprehend within their scope of knowledge and understanding, and counsel patients and parents as necessary (within the scope of knowledge and understanding of the situation).
Must seek assistance from a senior colleague/consultant if uncertain regarding any aspect of clinical duties.
Contributes to all aspects of clinical care of patients who are admitted to hospital; commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite.
Arrange and document and follow-up results of investigations, including radiology, pathology, microbiology, haematology, biochemistry etc.
Co-ordinate multidisciplinary management of patient, including consultation requests for Allied Health or other medical specialties and nurse case managers.
Prescribe drugs for inpatients, write owing prescriptions and authority prescriptions in a timely manner.
Perform basic procedures within their capabilities or with senior supervision if required e.g. venepuncture, intravenous cannula insertion, ECG, suprapubic aspiration, catheterisation, lumbar puncture.
Participate in Paediatric Emergency MER calls and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
Perform Newborn resuscitation (including intubation, obtaining central venous access such as umbilical vessel access, chest needling).
Contribute to discharge planning of each patient; arrange outpatient follow-up, referrals to tertiary unit, prescription of discharge medications with pharmacist.
Attends outpatient clinics as required
Carries pagers while on duty and participates in after –hours and weekend rosters.
Supervises and provides advice to after-hours junior medical staff relating to clinical management of patients.
You will have registration or be eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. You will have proven experience in the management and stabilisation of acutely unwell children and neonates.
You will have completed NRP (or NALS) and APLS and have the ability to participate in Paediatric emergency (MER) calls and CPR as well as a demonstrated ability to perform Newborn resuscitation (including intubation, obtaining central venous access such as umbilical vessel access and chest needling)
Above all, people will be at the core of everything you do committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer.
Salary: $117,083 to $160,639 per annum, plus 11% superannuation
Generous salary packaging options
Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, or other everyday living expenses
Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
Fixed-term Fulltime
3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum
Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave.
Paid Parental leave 14 weeks full pay/28 weeks half pay.
Unique and competitive overseas relocation support offered including assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable)
A personalised meet and greet and support with housing, school tours, temporary accommodation, taxation, banking and settling in
Financial relocation assistance for eligible items
