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SalarySalary: MP Year 1-7 $133,571 to $204,422 p.a. (including professional development allowance and10.5% employer contributed superannuation.
Location: Bunbury
Unit/Division: South West -> Paediatrics
Work Type: Fixed Term - Full Time
Position No: 00617275
Closing Date: 2023-04-03 4:00 PM (YYYY-MM-DD)
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Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 commencing in August 2023, with the possibility of extension(s).
POSITION PROFILE:
We are seeking an enthusiastic Registrar to join our team in Bunbury from August 2023, for 6 months. There is a strong team of resident consultant paediatricians providing close supervision and support in our hospital, while also giving opportunities for independent practice.
This position in Bunbury will be mainly developmental with participation in some limited on-call at Bunbury Hospital (one evening per week and one weekend shift per month). The successful applicant will be situated at Hudson Road Community Health and will be involved in the Developmental Outreach clinics and can attend by VC the program of excellence in Community Child Health through the Child Development Service in Perth.
The paediatric team in Bunbury includes four consultants paediatricians, four registrars and 5 resident medical officers. Developmental clinics occur at Hudson Road, Manjimup, Collie and Busselton and SWAMS and will be fully supervised by Consultant Paediatricians.
AREA PROFILE:
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometer area. The organisation comprises seven regions, with a strong network of public hospitals, health services and health centers located across rural and remote Western Australia. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
REGION PROFILE:
Bunbury Health Campus is a 171-bed hospital that functions as the Regional Resource Centre for the South West region with all major specialties present on site including ICU and CCU/cath lab. Paediatrics has (1) 6 neonatal level 2 cots (2) 12 beds.
The successful candidate will be responsible for attending developmental outpatient clinics, under the supervision of senior medical staff and if on call will be responsible for attending to patients on the ward, special care nursery, birth suites and consulting in the Emergency Department. The clinical care of patients (under the supervision of senior medical staff) includes attending to patients in order of medical urgency; managing medical conditions according to acceptable clinical standards; collaborating with other Medical, Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient management. It also includes communication with family, outside medical practitioners, and/or community services concerning patient management.
Bunbury is a picturesque harbour city on the south west coast of WA, 175km or two hours’ drive from Perth, in the heart of the South West – WA’s premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour, bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests, tasting the award winning wines from our fantastic local wineries, and enjoying fresh local produce in your home and in restaurants and cafes.
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EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):
- 10.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information
- Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
- Flexible working arrangements
- Flexible leave arrangements
- Other professional and location-based allowances
- Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world
- Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.
We encourage you to contact Dr Lila Stephens, Paediatric Head of Department on 9722 1000 or email
The Alternate contact is Dr Mark Burrows who will be acting Head of Department.
TO BE SUCCESSFUL TO THE ROLE:
The position would be suitable for Dual Trainees in General Paediatrics and Community Child Health. Appointment will be based on skills and experience, with acute care, neonatal and developmental experience an advantage. The successful applicant could choose to do 12 months in which case the second six months the position may revert back to the general paediatric rotation based at Bunbury Hospital but still involving some outreach clinics periodically. This can be further discussed at the interview.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Please apply online via:
Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit: * Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages
- A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
- A Selection Criteria - Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria on page 4 of the Job Description Form attached.
Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact .
OTHER CONDITIONS:
This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at:
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of six (6) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
Suitable candidates to this recruitment process may also be accessed/offered employment by other employers within the WA Health system (e.g. South Metropolitan Health Service, North Metropolitan Health Service, East Metropolitan Health Service, or Child and Adolescent Health Service).
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA). Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn. Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.
WA Health is committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy. As a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
