Specialist Emergency

EMERGENCY CONSULTANT, GEELONG

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Geelong Hospital has opportunities enthusiastic ED Consultants to join their dynamic FACEM lead team.

• Excellent exposure to wide variety of pathologies in a mixed Emergency with16,000 patients per year, with approximately 15% paediatric presentations.
• Inpatient services include a 12 bed ICU, 16 bed CCU, Special Care Nursery and 13 theatres.
• ACEM-accredited for up to 6 months advanced training in ED (linked with University Hospital Geelong).
• Benefits include access to salary packaging and CME funding.
• Options for clinical support time.
• A flexible, family friendly roster.
• Part time & full time positions available.

The successful candidate will have:

• A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of St John of God Health Care.
• Emergency registrars who are in the ACEM training program.
• Eligible for registration as a medical practitioner with the Medical board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience.
• High level of communication skills.
• A commitment to clinical excellence.
• A willingness to work in a team atmosphere characterised by friendliness, fun, and compassion.

The Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary & conditions
• Generous salary packaging options

• Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your 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
• Highly competitive salary & conditions
• Opportunities for post-graduate course support
• Dynamic multidisciplinary team
• Professional development opportunities
• Various corporate discounts & benefits
• Assistance with Australian work visas and temporary or permanent Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)
• 10 weeks paid parental leave

International relocation

• 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 from a relocation specialist to assist with housing, school tours, temporary accommodation, taxation, banking and settling in
• Up to $10,000 financial relocation assistance for eligible items such as visa fees, flights, quarantine or shipping.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse.

All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19, or meet the criteria for exemption, in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

For enquiries please contact Dr Rubina Bunwaree, Director Emergency Medicine on (03) 5226 8811.