Surgical Stream HMO (PGY3+)

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time
Hours: 76 hours per fortnight
Salary: From $48.49 to $74.00 Hospital Medical Officer Year 3+
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Contact: Henry To - Surgical, JMO Supervisor - or Carolyn Ward - Director Medical Workforce -

Where there's life, there's Mercy.
Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

Applications are invited for eligible medical officers to join our team to complete their PGY3+ clinical Year at Mercy Health (Werribee Campus).

These are twelve (12) month positions commencing on 3rd February 2025. The year is broken into four (4) terms of roughly equal duration, with a reliever term at which time you will be allocated your annual leave allocation for the year (based on preferences).

Mercy Health has a number of HMO3 or above (PGY3+) Surgical positions suitable for those applicants who have obtained their General Registration with AHPRA.

Mercy Health offer a supported environment where Senior Medical Staff make an effort to know you personally and our HMO education program comprises weekly education session, incorporating simulation workshops and case-based education sessions.

Mercy Health offers the following rotations as a Hospital Medical Officer (PGY3+) - Surgical.

• General/Specialty Surgery (including nights) (Sub-Specialties available are; Colorectal, Vascular, Breast, ENT, Endocrine, Upper GI & Urology)
• Orthopaedics
• Emergency Medicine

Please note: all HMOs will be assigned a relieving rotation during the year. Every effort will be made to provide rotations of your choice - taking into consideration such things as current training requirements, previous experience and demands of particular rotations. However this is not a guarantee as this is dependent on the group of successful applicants and the final rotation selection.

Applications must be made directly to Mercy Health.

The eligibility standards to apply are in line with the HMO program and are for any individual that falls in the categories below; provided they are eligible for General Medical Registration in Australia:

• Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty
• Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty
• Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty
• Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty
• Australian Medical Council Graduate (who has obtained Permanent Residency and is completing the requirements for (or currently holds) General Medical Registration in Australia)
• New Zealand Medical Graduates (Permanent Resident or International full-fee student)
• International Medical Graduate (Australian Permanent Resident) who will complete 12 months of workplace based assessment at an Australian hospital (Competent Authority Pathway)

Please ensure that your application consists of a cover letter, curriculum vitae.

Those applicants wishing to apply for a PGY3+ Surgical placement at Mercy Health but do not meet the above eligibility requirements should still apply under this position/reference number as Mercy Health will consider suitable non eligible candidates should we not fulfil our quota required with these candidates.

About You:

• Hold general registration as a medical practitioner by commencement of 2025 Clinical Year
• Equipped with excellent communication skills and promote the Mercy Values of Compassion, Hospitality, Respect, Innovation, Stewardship and Teamwork.
• Enthusiastic and motivated to make a real contribution to the provision of high quality care to an ethnically diverse, rapidly growing community

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

• Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
• A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
• The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

• A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
• Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you'll love about working with us:

● 100+ years of caring …
We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

● A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

● Countless moments and lives …
As part of Mercy Health, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

● … And so much more to come.
We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together.

You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

• Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
• Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
• Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
• Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
• Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
• Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.