Intensivist – Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
NSW Mid North Coast
Are you an experienced Intensivist looking for a fulfilling coastal lifestyle and a supportive, highly skilled ICU team? We are seeking a motivated, collaborative and patient-focused Intensivist (VMO) to join a busy and growing ICU service in NSW Mid North Coast.
This is an excellent opportunity to make a meaningful clinical impact while enjoying the stunning beaches, excellent schools, and relaxed lifestyle that the Mid North Coast is known for.
The Opportunity
In this VMO position, you will play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, contemporary intensive care to a diverse adult casemix within a Level 5 ICU. You will work alongside a highly respected team of Intensivists with backgrounds in anaesthesia, emergency medicine, general medicine, and advanced echocardiography.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide comprehensive specialist ICU/HDU care in collaboration with co‐admitting VMOs
* Supervise, mentor and support junior medical officers and trainees across the hospital
* Engage compassionately with patients and families, ensuring clear communication and continuity of care
* Actively participate in safety, quality and governance activities
* Contribute to ongoing research and clinical improvement initiatives within the unit
* Collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams across the hospital
About the ICU
* Level 5 ICU | 10‐bed combined ICU/HDU
* Broad range of adult medical and surgical presentations
* Occasional paediatric patients who are stabilised and transferred to tertiary paediatric services
* Supportive, collegiate team culture with strong emphasis on education and innovation
* Well‐equipped unit with access to skilled senior nursing staff and allied health colleagues
About you
* FRANZCA, FCICM or equivalent
* Experienced in providing high‐level ICU care in an Australian or comparable healthcare setting
* Passionate about teaching and strengthening junior medical workforce skills
* Collaborative, approachable, and aligned with patient‐centred values
* Interested in contributing to service development and quality improvement initiatives
About the location
* Live and work in one of Australia's most desirable regional coastal cities: outstanding beaches, surf, walking tracks and outdoor lifestyle
* Family‐friendly community with excellent schools
* Vibrant café culture, restaurants and local events
* Only a short flight to Sydney or Brisbane
This role offers a rare blend of career satisfaction, service impact, and exceptional lifestyle balance.
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