SNSWLHD - VMO - Voluntary Assisted Dying (VAD) - Apply via eCredentialBe among the first 25 applicantsEmployment Type: Visiting Medical OfficerPosition Classification: VMO. Click Here to view ratesRequisition ID: REQ565042Applications Close: Friday 4th April, 2025Progress your career and discover all that Southern LHD has to offerWhere you will be workingAt Southern NSW Local Health District, we are working to help our communities lead healthy lives. Our mission is that all people across our diverse societies can access timely healthcare in appropriate settings to maximize their health, wellbeing, and independence.Southern NSWLHD covers a large area from Goulburn and Crookwell to the Victorian border, surrounding the ACT on three sides, spanning 44,537 sq km. It includes beaches, farmlands, mountains, and is home to four Aboriginal nations: Gundungurra, Ngunnawal, Ngarigo, and Yuin.The district comprises two networks: Inlands (Goulburn, Monaro, Queanbeyan, Cooma), Coastal (Bega, Batemans Bay, Moruya), and the Integrated Care Network. It has 18 facilities serving over 200,000 people, with staff being a vital part of the community.Our OfferRemuneration – Click Here to view ratesFlexible work arrangementsCorporate Health and Fitness programEssential CriteriaMBBS or equivalent, registered as a Specialist with the Medical Board of AustraliaFellowship of a recognized Australasian Specialist College or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia; or at least 10 years of general practice with General Registration and in a training pathwayNSW Working with Children's CheckNational Police CheckCompliance with NSW Health OASV PolicyClass C Driver's License and ability to travel up to 5 hours dailyYour OpportunityProvide clinical leadership to colleagues, patients, and stakeholdersDeliver high-quality, person-centered end-of-life care to VAD patients and support families and carersFulfill roles as Coordinating, Consulting, and/or Administering Practitioner for VAD requestsCollaborate with colleagues across SNSWLHD, including managers, medical, nursing, and allied health staffWork with primary and private healthcare providersComply with NSW VAD legislation, policies, guidelines, and training requirementsTravel within SNSWLHD to provide VAD services and support various healthcare settingsSelection CriteriaFor Coordinating/Consulting roles: registered as a Specialist or 10+ years of practice with General RegistrationFor Administering roles: registered as a specialist or 5+ years of practice with General Registration, or overseas trained specialist with provisional or limited registrationDemonstrate behaviors aligned with NSW Health values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, EmpowermentStrong communication and teamwork skills relevant to VAD servicesKnowledge of clinical quality, patient safety, NSW Health policies, and clinical guidelinesUnderstanding of the NSW VAD Act 2022Commitment to ongoing professional development and educationCompletion or willingness to complete VAD Authorised Practitioner training; willingness to travel within SNSWLHDAdditional RequirementsThis is a Category ‘A’ position. All employees must comply with NSW Health OASV policy, including proof of influenza vaccination and other requirements for working in aged care facilities.Australian Work RightsYou must be an Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or have an appropriate visa to work in Australia. More info at www.immi.gov.au.We are an equal opportunity employer, supporting diversity and encouraging applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, and the LGBTQI+ community.More InformationFor queries, contact Giles Ellingworth at GILES.ELLINGWORTH@health.nsw.gov.au.Applications close on Friday, 4th April 2025. Click here to apply via eCredential.
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