Resident Medical Officer

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.

Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.

The hospital:

• 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: Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle

Details of Appointment

Fixed term, full time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 10 June 2024 until 17 January 2027.

*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant

• 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: 

Resident Medical Officers Level 2 - 4 $92,500 - $105,000 per annum, pro rata + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging 

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

You’ll have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible. 

Eligibility:

Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:

1. General or unconditional registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. Current Working with Children Registration

*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:

1. Current Driver’s Licence

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

1. Conviction checks in the following areas:

1. crimes of violence
2. sex related offences
3. serious drug offences
4. crimes involving dishonesty
5. serious traffic offences

1. Identification check
2. Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

How to Apply

Apply Online.  Please click the "Apply" button on this screen.  This ensures important questions about you are answered. 

You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.

Please note:

• 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.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents

We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.

Statement of Duties

• Generic Resident Medical Officer MP (March 2024) CSU.pdf
• Generic Resident Medical Officer MP (March 2024) CSU.docx

Applicant Guide

• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.pdf
• Department of Health - Applicant Guide June 22.docx

For more information 

Dr Viney Joshi

Position: Executive Director of Medical Services
Phone:  (03) 6777 4***
E-mail: **********@ths.tas.gov.au 

Important information

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