Clinical Director – Emergency Department.
Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
Full Time
$450,000 + additional allowances and superannuation Full-time Pro-rata
Swan Hill District Healthis seeking an experienced and motivated Clinical Director for the Emergency Department to join our progressive rural health service. This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership in a modern Emergency Department while enjoying the benefits of rural practice, strong professional support and excellent work life balance. Join a regional Community with new opportunities, Drive innovation and improvement, while mentoring and educating the next generation of medical professionals
About Swan Hill District Health
Swan Hill District Health is a 143-bed health service (including aged care) employing approximately 750 staff, delivering care to a regional population of approximately 40,000 people across a 100 km radius. Located on the banks of the Murray River, Swan Hill is approximately 3.5 hours fromMelbourne and offers an outstanding lifestyle with affordable housing, excellent schools and a strong community culture.
More than 12 months ago, SHDH opened a brand-new Emergency Department, now seeing approximately 16,000 presentations per annum. The department features state-of-the-art facilities, including resuscitation bays, isolation rooms, fast track areas and infrastructure planning for a Short Stay Unit scheduled for 2026.
The Clinical Director of the Emergency Department provides clinical leadership, governance and strategic direction for the department while maintaining a clinical workload. The role is supported by a skilled medical and nursing workforce and works closely with executive leadership and hospital services.
The Emergency Department is staffed by FACEMs, FACRRMs and FRACGPs with emergency medicine expertise, junior medical officers and Nurse Practitioners. Regional support is provided by Bendigo Health, with tertiary referral centres located in Melbourne.
The ED is well supported by onsite services including:
* Acute Medicine
* Anaesthetics
* Maternity and Gynaecology
* General Surgery
* Geriatrics and Rehabilitation
* Residential Aged Care (on-site and off-site)
Swan Hill District Health also operates primary care (GP) services from purpose-built facilities, providing a truly integrated rural healthcare model.
Applicants must demonstrate:
* Current registration with AHPRA as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
* Demonstrated recency of practice and high-level clinical expertise in Emergency Medicine in Australia or an equivalent setting
* Proven ability to provide clinical leadership, model professional behaviors and work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
* Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
* Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance, patient safety and quality improvement
* Commitment to teaching and supervision of medical, nursing and allied health staff, professional development and research activities
* Willingness to participate in an equitable medical roster, including evenings, weekends and on-call requirements
Appointment is subject to:
* National Police Check
* Victorian Working with Children Check
* Compliance with Occupational Health and Immunisation requirements
Applicants must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident or hold unrestricted working rights in Australia.
How to Apply
Please submit:
* Completed Application for Employment Form
* Cover letter addressing the selection criteria
* Current Curriculum Vitae
Email applications to:
A position description is available in the attached documents.