VMO - General Practice (Emergency Department) - Griffith Base HospitalEmployment Type: Visiting Medical OfficerPosition Classification: Visiting Medical OfficerRequisition ID: REQ485606Applications Close: 13 April 2025Griffith Base Hospital is a 119 bed facility with 100 hospital care beds and 10 maternity beds.
Each year we support approximately 19,500 emergency presentations, 2,500 operations and 600 births.
Griffith Base Hospital provides a 24 hour Emergency Department (ED) with 15 ED spaces, supported by an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Griffith with specialists across the NSW Critical Care Advisory Service.What You'll Be DoingA Visiting Medical Officer is required to provide non-procedural GP services at Griffith Base Hospital.
The VMO will provide a high level of clinical care to patients and participate in the on-call roster.
Murrumbidgee Local Health District requires Visiting Medical Officers to participate in service and policy development as well as involvement with education, training and quality projects activities.In accepting the position, the incumbent will agree to support core NSW public sector values of cultural diversity, equity and ethical practice, and a healthy, safe and fair workplace.Selection CriteriaCurrent Registration: MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner.Minimum three (3) years post-graduate clinical experience.
Previous experience in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology or Rural Medicine is an advantage.Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of a broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions.
Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural emergency department including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership.Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement.Availability to participate in an on-call roster and respond on-site within a reasonable time.Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.For role-related queries or questions, contact Ellie Pietroboni on ****** National Police Check will be conducted; NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
Applications via agencies will not be accepted.MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disabilities.
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