About the Role
We are seeking a General Paediatrician to deliver high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and on-call paediatric and neonatology services as part of our multidisciplinary team.
The role includes the following:
* Clinics – Paediatric rapid access clinics and neonatal review clinics as rostered.
* On-Call & Neonatal Care – Participation in the paediatric/neonatal on-call roster, supporting maternity, Emergency Department, and inpatient units.
* Neonatal Skills – Proficiency in advanced neonatal resuscitation, including airway support, ventilation (face mask/laryngeal mask), chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, vascular cannulation (umbilical/peripheral), and medication/fluid administration.
* Ward Duties – Acting as the bed card holder for postnatal babies, managing admissions from the community, and performing well-baby checks prior to discharge.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide evidence-based clinical care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
* Supervise and educate junior medical and relevant clinical staff.
* Use clinical information systems to support informed care planning.
* Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
* Participate in risk management, quality improvement programs, and incident reviews.
* Conduct daily ward rounds and participate in paediatric clinic sessions.
* Foster collaborative relationships with paediatric, obstetric, and anaesthetic teams.
Mandatory Requirements
* Annual Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR) certification with recent clinical NNR experience at the required service level.
* Advanced Paediatric Life Support 2 (full).
* FRACP in General Paediatrics with current Australian specialist registration.
* Eligibility for full registration with AHPRA as a Paediatrician/Neonatologist.
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