The Tasmanian Health Service is dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of our local community by providing the highest level of health services. To support this commitment, we are seeking interest from suitably qualified Resident Medical Officers (RMOs) for various opportunities through the 2024 Mid-Year Recruitment.The role:
- Responsible for the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital (or rural facility).
- Provide after-hours emergency cover as determined by the relevant work unit.
- Rotations to Rural Practice sites across the state are available.
- Perform a vital role within a multi-disciplinary team working towards achieving the best possible patient care in a contemporary and well support clinical setting.
- Assist to fulfill the tasks associated with the day to day management of private and public inpatients and outpatients within the Hospital and surrounding rural facilities.
- Tasks may include but are not limited to, admissions, discharge planning, respond to calls by patient's care team, attend ward rounds, accurate medical record practices, efficient recording of drugs and treatment and appropriate interaction with patients and their families.
- Under direction and appropriate supervision of Registrars, ensure all work is carried out in accordance with relevant health and safety legislation and procedures.
- Launceston General Hospital is known as one of the best training hospitals in the country, offering an exciting opportunity for Resident level candidates.
- Exposure to a range of clinical areas that will provide an opportunity to expand your skills and knowledge in a supportive environment.
- A central location that is an ideal base to explore Tasmania from as your new home:
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
- Current Working with Children Registration
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- serious traffic offences
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- Please note only approved agencies as per Contract Advice DoH-6020 may apply to the position.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
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