About the Role:
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The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network is seeking a Consultant to join our highly skilled Medical Emergency Response team.
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The Medical Emergency Team now consists 24/7 of a dedicated Basic Physician Trainee (BPT) and dedicated RMO, as well as an intern rostered daily from medicine and a nurse from ICU.Their role is to respond when called to patients with deteriorating physiology or mental state, facilitating improvement or transfer to the Intensive Care Unit.
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The Medical Emergency Response service now needs a consultant to provide operational, governance and educational support, including being educational supervisor to the four BPTs and four RMOs on the roster.
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This critical role will play a pivotal part in shaping and implementing best practices for emergency medical response within our healthcare facilities. Your expertise and leadership will be instrumental in ensuring the highest standards of patient care and safety during critical medical emergencies.
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Key responsibilities include providing expert consultancy and guidance on medical emergency response protocols, procedures, and training programs; collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement innovative strategies for optimising emergency response capabilities; conducting comprehensive reviews and analyses of medical emergency incidents, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions; and delivering high-quality training and supervision to undergraduate and post graduate medical trainees, ensuring they are well-equipped to handle critical situations.
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To be eligible for this position, you must hold a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award.
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This position will offer you professional growth opportunities within a supportive and inclusive culture. You will be part of a growing Local Health Network (LHN) that provides an expanding suite of treatment modalities in contemporary, modern facilities.
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We encourage you to apply if you are passionate about making a difference in medical emergency response and delivering the highest standards of patient care.
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Benefits of working at NALHN include flexible working arrangements, opportunities for movement and career progression, salary packaging, relocation assistance and a large range of benefits for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
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You will be part of a dynamic, growing healthcare network where you will be part of a supportive team delivering high quality care to the community.
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About Us:
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The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high-quality medical services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care. Recently, NALHN has upgraded its facilities and plans to expand further. The network provides primary health care with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With nearly 6,500 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability.
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Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes.
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Benefits:
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From salary packaging to flexible working arrangements, a large range of opportunities for movement and career progression, you'll find there are lots of benefits of working with us.
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Our Culture:
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NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
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We strive to create an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome and valued.