Job Title
Junior Medical Officer / JMO
Location
South West, QLD
Employment Type
Permanent
Posted
1 month(s) ago
Reference
412682
Eligibility
Only candidates with General or Specialist Aphra registration and existing Australian work rights will be reviewed. We are unable to provide supervision or sponsorship for this role.
Organisational Overview
Colac Area Health is a unique, integrated health service comprising of over 500 employees, providing Acute Care, Aged Care and Community and allied health services to a catchment population of approximately 30,000. Situated on the traditional lands of the Gulidjan people, we are in the Colac Otway Shire, one of the most picturesque Victorian municipalities.
Colac Area Health recognises the role of employees in driving a high‐performance culture and a values‐based organisation.
Diversity and Inclusion
We celebrate diversity and welcome a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome people of all ethnicities, faiths, ages, disabilities, cultures, languages, gender identities and sexual orientations. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia's First Peoples and the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We welcome LGBTQIA+ people at our services. We pledge to provide inclusive and non‐discriminatory services.
Child Safety Responsibilities
We are committed to being a child‐safe organisation to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children, at all times. We have specific policies, procedures, and mandatory training in place to support employees, volunteers, and contractors to achieve and adhere to these commitments. As a child‐safe organisation, employment is subject to a satisfactory national (and international where relevant) police check and appropriate Working With Children Check prior to commencement of any paid or unpaid work.
Position Summary
The role is responsible for providing effective supervised day‐to‐day clinical management of both ambulatory and admitted patients/resident/clients within Colac Area Health while fulfilling Medical Board of Australia pre‐registration training requirements.
Areas of work include Urgent Care and Inpatient Services (Acute Ward). Further unit‐based orientation handbook and role descriptions are available – in summary:
Primary Objectives
Urgent Care
The Urgent Care Department at Colac Area Health provides a 24‐hour emergency service to the Colac Otway Shire and its visitors. Treating approximately 10,000 patients a year, the department is staffed by a dedicated team of nursing professionals 24 hours a day. Medical care is provided in collaboration with local General Practitioners, Accredited Emergency Registrars, Hospital Medical Officers, Nurse Practitioners and access to medical imaging and pathology services is available as required.
Acute Ward
Our Acute Ward offers a broad range of patient care for medical, surgical, midwifery and palliative admissions. The inpatient Acute Ward consists of 35 beds including maternity services and three dialysis chairs.
The Acute Ward provides a broad range of services catering for medical, surgical, and palliative care patient admissions. The nursing staff in the acute ward bring a broad range of clinical experience to the team and are supported by a professional and customer‐focused team of administration staff.
Colac Area Health Acute Care service strives to provide a high level of care to the community with broad and complex needs. Acute Care is supported by a committed and experienced Community Services Team that includes allied health, community nursing and family and community services to provide patient‐centred care for individuals and their families.
Visiting hours for non‐midwifery patients are 11.00 a.m.–12.30 p.m. and 2.00 p.m.–8.00 p.m. A patient rest period is observed from 12.30 p.m.–2.00 p.m.
Role Responsibilities
Provision of Clinical Care
* Use the principles of evidence‐based practice, and access relevant current literature in formulating management decisions.
* Actively understand and utilise the principles of informed consent, recognising that it may need to be obtained by a senior clinician.
* Deliver consumer‐centred care that meets best practice standards and is in line with Colac Area Health requirements.
* Provide quality patient care using an evidence‐based approach and in line with Colac Area Health policy and procedure.
* Demonstrate respect for individuals' values, customs, and spiritual beliefs to ensure patient care is effective and culturally appropriate.
Teamwork
* Establish and maintain effective communication within a multi‐disciplinary team and with other relevant teams to ensure patients receive quality ongoing care.
* Treat patients with respect and courtesy, maintaining privacy and confidentiality.
* Provide clear and honest information and respect patient treatment choices.
* Adopt behaviours that prevent/minimise the risk of patient complaints.
Patient Care Standards and Clinical Skills
* Manage basic life support techniques – airway management, ventilatory and circulatory support.
* Safely and competently perform common procedures as listed in the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors.
Professional Development
* Employ self‐directed learning principles through identifying and addressing learning needs.
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous learning.
* Participate in unit meetings and relevant health service educational sessions.
* Seek and provide supervision and feedback.
Managing Information
* Liaise with legal and statutory authorities, including mandatory reporting where applicable.
* Demonstrate recognition of ethical complexities of medical practice and follow professional and ethical codes.
* Comply with legal requirements and organisational policies regarding health records and timely and accurate patient documentation.
Quality and Safety
* Practice in accordance with national safety and quality standards, the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors, and the professional code of conduct for medical practice to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory bodies.
* Provide and maintain a working environment that is safe and without risk to your health and that of your patients and others.
* Participate in the quality improvement register activities in accordance with Colac Area Health's policy.
Other Duties
* Exhibit a commitment to the Colac Area Health values including team‐based behaviours.
* Report all incidents through the incident management reporting system (RISKMAN).
* Undertake duties in accordance with the relevant health care or industry standards.
* Comply with relevant Colac Area Health policies and procedures.
* Participate in quality improvement activities, where appropriate.
* Undertake special projects or reports required by your supervising consultant or District Director Medical Administration on a wide range of issues.
* Perform all other duties as directed within the limits of skill, competence and training to maximise flexibility and effectiveness.
Key Performance Indicators
Provision of Clinical Care
* Demonstrate compliance with Medical Board of Australia, Colac Area Health and Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors standards, policy and guidelines.
* Demonstrate assessment of urgent patients and non‐urgent patients within 30 minutes and 2 hours respectively of the referral.
* Feedback from patients, carers and/or staff.
* Demonstrate maintenance of accurate medical records.
* Demonstrate understanding of the operation room/procedural process/environment (where required).
* Demonstrate utilisation of informed consent principles with patient management.
* Achievement of best practice standards.
Patient Care Standards and Clinical Skills
* Demonstrate competency in the management of basic life support techniques.
* 100% personal compliance with hospital policies and protocols.
* Demonstrate performance of the medical and surgical procedures listed in the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors (under supervision).
* Feedback from patients, carers and/or staff.
* Performance review.
Professional Development
* Demonstrate participation and attendance at required tutorials and grand rounds.
* Submit Junior Doctor End of Rotation Assessment Forms, and Mid‐Term Assessment Form (if required).
* Submit Clinical Rotation Evaluations at the end of each rotation.
* Complete BLS/ALS/PLS check programmes during the year as required.
* Feedback from patients, carers and/or staff.
Managing Information
* 100% compliance of hospital information management policies.
* Demonstrate 100% compliance with information privacy and health records.
* Complete discharge summaries on day of discharge.
* Follow‐up of investigation results.
Quality and Safety
* Demonstrate adherence to national safety quality standards, the Australian Curriculum Framework and professional code of conduct for junior doctors.
* Active contribution and participation to the quality improvement register.
* Compliance with the Colac Area Health clinical training plan for junior medical staff.
Other Duties
* Colac Area Health values modelled at all times.
* Participation in team meetings, working parties and committees.
* Feedback and performance review per rotation.
* Adherence to relevant health care or industry standards.
* Completion of mandatory training and education.
Organisational Requirements
Occupational Health & Safety
Safety & Quality
* Promptly respond to and report health and safety hazards, incidents and near misses.
* Take reasonable care for your own health and safety, and for the health and safety of others to promote a positive safety culture by contributing to health and safety consultation and communication.
* Demonstrate a commitment to continuous quality improvement and achievement of excellence in service delivery.
* Actively participate in accreditation programmes.
Infection Control
* Ensure all practice is conducted in accordance with infection control policies, procedures and standards.
Workplace Behaviours
* Ensure that you engage in acceptable behaviour consistent with CAH policy and procedures. This includes treating other staff fairly, equitably and not subjecting anyone to any form of bullying, discrimination or harassment.
* Demonstrate and abide by CAH's and the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) code of conduct.
* Participate in promoting a safe working environment.
* Ensure an appropriate level of customer service is provided, demonstrating a friendly and supportive approach to our consumers.
* Demonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with children.
* Demonstrate an understanding of the charter of human rights.
Key Selection Criteria
Qualifications, Experience and Personal Attributes
* Bachelor Medicine, Bachelor Surgery: Australian/New Zealand Graduate or fully qualified AMC graduate.
* Demonstrated relevant experience (minimum 3 years) as a Hospital Medical Officer in a hospital setting, with some (minimum 1 year) in the Australian healthcare system.
* General registration (unconditional) with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA), with no restrictions.
* Current Basic Life Support.
* Right to work in Australia.
* Desirable attributes:
o Clinical experience in regional or rural Australian settings.
o Commitment to rural or regional health with established links to community.
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