Are you a passionate and dedicated GP looking to make a significant impact on patient care? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team as the GP Clinical Lead at Swan Hill District Hospital! As the GP Clinical Lead, you will play a crucial role in delivering high-quality care to acute hospitalised patients, ensuring their well-being and recovery. Additionally, you will provide essential medical supervision and care to patients attending ambulatory care services within your portfolio.
This position offers a unique and rewarding experience, as you will be an integral part of a hybrid team comprising both specialists and generalists. Your expertise will contribute to the coordination of various programs, including the "Better at Home" program and other stream programs, further enhancing patient outcomes and community well-being.
Selection Criteria:
* Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine;
* Previous experience or advanced skills in Emergency Medicine, Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics or Rural
Medicine an advantage;
* Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions;
* Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural setting including competency to respond to neonatal resuscitation;
* Demonstrated effective communication skills in dealing with patients, their relative and professional colleagues;
* Evidence of ongoing participation and commitment to continuing medical education.
Working at Swan Hill District Health:
Work/life balance is what you get working at Swan Hill District Health. We are located on the mighty Murray River, around hours from Melbourne. We employ approximately 630 staff and service a 100 km radius area with a catchment area of around 35,000 people. Swan Hill is a safe place where you will be greeted with a warm smile from our friendly local community.
Employee Benefits:
Access to generous remote area salary packaging arrangements
Professional Development and other training opportunities