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REQ470649 Visiting Medical Officer – Geriatric Medicine (apply via eCredential)
Manning Base Hospital, Taree NSW
We are seeking a Specialist Geriatrician to join our committed team to provide quality services to Geriatric patients of the Lower Mid North Coast region of NSW.
About the department:
The Department has a Geriatrician working within Manning Base Hospital and another based in the community providing clinics and in-reach service to Residential Aged Care Facilities in the Lower Mid North Coast Sector. In addition, the Geriatrician Service has a Nurse Practitioner to work in a collaborative care model.
We are looking for:
* A medical expert who is passionate about delivering high quality care to your patients
* An advocate for your patients, department and the community.
* Someone with the ability to work collaboratively as a valued member of our multidisciplinary team.
* Someone with a strong commitment to positive patient experiences and meeting the needs of a rural and regional community.
What We Offer:
We have a friendly and dedicated local team who will:
* Support your relocation
* Orientate you to your new job and home
* Provide advice on employment opportunities for your partner, educational opportunities for your kids
Working with HNE Health gives you access to a great range of benefits:
* Sustainable Healthcare: Together towards zero
* Salary packaging options
* Fitness Passport
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
* Opportunity to work and collaborate with a range of non-clinical and clinical professionals
The Idyllic Lifestyle of the Manning Valley
The work life balance! Taree is located on the beautiful Manning River we are major commercial centre of the Barrington Coast, which is situated three hours north of Sydney, two hours north of Newcastle and one hour south of Port Macquarie. We have pristine beaches, national parks, and beautiful waterways to explore throughout the region, is the perfect spot to create that coastal or hinterland lifestyle. Our region also offers a range of sporting facilities, performing arts and entertainment alongside cafes and restaurants which showcase local produce.
Applications close: 12 May 2024
For a confidential discussion about the role please contact:
Jessica Glover, Senior Medical Recruitment Consultant
P: (02) 6767 7063 E: jessica.glover@health.nsw.gov.au
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All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). Additionally, Category A workers are required to receive a booster dose three months after completing the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations. New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate (IM011 immunisation medical exemption form) certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW. Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Booster doses are highly recommended for all health care workers who have completed the primary course of COVID-19 vaccinations.
1. A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP), and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in Geriatric Medicine.
3. Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
4. Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with
patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
5. Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
6. Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
7. Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
8. Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jessica Glover on Jessica.Glover@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 12 May 2024