Employment DetailsType: Various until 2 February 2026Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $139,187.00Hours per week: 38Requisition ID: CAM24630
About the PositionAn exciting opportunity exists to join the Palliative Care Department as an Unaccredited Trainee within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.
Work LocationWollongong Hospital is the major referral and teaching hospital for the Illawarra and Shoalhaven regions, with a bed capacity of over 500. The campus includes the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre and offers inpatient, outpatient, and community services.Wollongong is located an hour south of Sydney, bordered by the Royal National Park, Lake Illawarra, the Tasman Sea, and the Illawarra Escarpment. Learn more about living and working in Wollongong.The Bulli Aged Care Centre of Excellence, opened in August 2020, is a collaboration between ISLHD and the Illawarra Retirement Trust, focusing on geriatric medicine with a new facility opposite Bulli Hospital, transforming the site into a centre of excellence.Bulli Hospital works closely with Wollongong Hospital's Geriatric Services, providing outpatient Geriatric Services supported by a team of specialists and Allied Health professionals.
Role ResponsibilitiesResponsible for providing high-quality assessment and advice for inpatients referred to Wollongong Hospital's Palliative Care Consult Service and Port Kembla Palliative Care Service, under supervision.
Equal Opportunity and DiversityIllawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to diversity and inclusion, encouraging applicants from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, People with Disabilities, Women, and Culturally and Linguistically Diverse communities.
Additional InformationApplicants must provide certified vaccination and pathology documentation and be compliant with NSW health requirements before employment.Employment of temporary visa holders is contingent upon labor market testing for suitable Australian residents or citizens.Criminal record checks and a Working With Children clearance are required for successful applicants.
QualificationsMBBS or equivalent, registered or eligible with the Medical Board of AustraliaAt least two years of postgraduate experienceRelevant palliative care trainingAbility to work independently in a complex clinical environmentTeamwork, time management, and problem-solving skillsCompetence in palliative care practiceWillingness to participate in after-hours and on-call dutiesModerate computer skills
More Information and ApplicationClick here for the Position Description.For queries, contact Wing-Shan Lo at Angela.LO@health.nsw.gov.au.Application closing date: 27 April 2025
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