Employment Type: TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM*****
Why you should consider applying
Diverse career pathways
Professional and personal development
Help with further study and education
Flexible and supportive work environment
Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles, and
The opportunity to make a difference
Where you'll be working
The Clarence Health Service includesGrafton Base Hospital.
Asa level 3/4 facility providing care to over 13,000 inpatients each year we work closely with Maclean District Hospital as well as other hospitals in Northern NSW and tertiary hospitals in Southern Queensland to support the healthcare needs of our community.
With a population of approximately 51,300 theClarence Valleyhas a well-established health care infrastructure and a strong network of community services to support your career needs.
The Clarence River provides the lifeblood of this picturesque region, connecting the regional centre of Grafton with the historic township of Maclean and the stunning seaside towns of Iluka and Yamba.
Grafton is a commercial and professional hub in Northern NSW and is one of the state's most dynamic and fastest growing regions.
Situated just three hours south of the Gold Coast, two hours south of Byron Bay and one hour north of Coffs Harbour the Clarence Valley is not far from anywhere
From Grafton to any beach on our coast is a short45-minute drive.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Clarence Valley has something to suit every lifestyle.
If you are a surfer, a bushwalker, a rower, foodie or gardener, the Clarence Valley has it all.
VisitNorthern NSW Local Health Districtfor more information on living and working in this area.
NNSWLHD embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace.
We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.
NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position.
All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.
For help with your application to this role visit Stepping Up, your online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.
Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
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A current valid NSW Working With Children Check is a requirement of this position.
Visit kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au for more information.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of aTrainee in Paediatricsis to provide safe and high quality care, assess and manage, under supervision, patients of thePaediatric Service.
The trainee needs to be aware of their limitations and work in a collegiate and collaborate manner.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee's skills, knowledge and experience.
The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO).
All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner.
All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
The position supports meeting the requirements forPaediatrictraining with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians.
Qualifications and experience
Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response)
Adept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
Proficient verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
Sound ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of Paediatric Medicine.
Need more information?
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Applications Close: 31, January ****
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