Senior Medical Officer Urgent Care and Inpatient Services - Casual South West Coast, AustraliaOrganisational 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 (CAH) recognises the role of employees in driving a high‐performance culture and a values‐based organisation. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: We celebrate diversity and welcome a workforce that reflects the community we live in. We welcome all people regardless of ethnicity, faith, age, disability, culture, language, gender identity or sexual orientation. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders as Australia's First Peoples and as the traditional owners and custodians of the land on which we work. We welcome lesbian, gay, trans, gender diverse and intersex (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 Our Department / unit: Urgent Care Senior Medical Officer is responsible for providing senior medical decision‐making support to all clinical staff, guiding resuscitation of critically unwell patients, managing basic and advanced procedures within emergency medicine scope of practice, and supporting the nurse in charge regarding flow decisions. The Senior Medical Officer is an active participant in the assessment and treatment of patients in the Urgent Care Centre. Primary Objectives – Urgent Care Services is inclusive of Urgent Care Centre, Short Stay Unit and medical emergency‐related responses within CAH. The Urgent Care Services provide an ambulance and walk‐in service for patients with urgent medical conditions, operating 24/7 within the CAH site. There are approximately 11,000 attendances per annum to our Urgent Care Services, providing medical treatment and management for patients with urgent and semi‐urgent medical conditions. All patients who attend Urgent Care are seen on arrival by Registered Nurse, Doctor and/or Nurse Practitioner in order of medical priority. Pathology and Radiology services are routinely available to support patient management, and there is 24/7 on‐call coverage by supervising General Practitioners.Key ResponsibilitiesOnsite presence, active involvement in assessment and care of all triage categories of Urgent Care presentationsSenior medical oversight of flow within the Urgent Care, maximise effective utilisation of limited Urgent Care treatment spacesScreens for high‐risk patients in waiting areas, responds to clinical escalation and high‐demand procedures, drives timely medical disposition planning and ensures the rationale use of investigations and managementSenior oversight of Urgent Care's Short Stay Units, facilitate flow through Short Stay Unit, contribute towards improved length of stays/turnover/utilisation/disposition plansSupervision as required of junior medical officers and clinical staff in their care of Urgent Care patients, teaching on the run to the clinical workforceOversight of potential inter‐hospital transfersLead and/or member of medical emergencies and code blues response teams throughout CAHReceive and provide clinical handover of patients requiring care of Urgent Care servicesOther ResponsibilitiesAssume responsibility for quality patient care in accordance with the care model of the ward/unit, ensuring that clinical procedures are performed in accordance with CAH policy and procedureEnsure clear, relevant and contemporaneous notes are recorded in the hospital EMRParticipate in resolving problems in care and to ensure that the Unit/Department Head is aware of relevant issues and problemsParticipate in the development of discharge plans that reflect the needs of patients and their significant others and consider the role of community providersEnsure continuity of care by communicating appropriately with other practitioners including community general practitionersEnsure awareness of clinical experience and proficiency of junior medical staff delegated to deliver care and provide supervision for and be accountable for the care deliveredProvide consistent and appropriate leadership and supervision to Junior Medical StaffEnsure that the care of all patients is handed over or other suitable arrangements for follow‐up, including follow‐up of results is in place when not on callLead by example in the delivery and promotion of high‐quality clinical care to all patientsActively participate in departmental or organisational‐wide quality and credentialing processes, including clinical work review groupsParticipate in developing department and personal priority goals and objectives consistent with the mission, philosophy and strategic plan of the organisationEnsure that any dealings with the media are approved and in accordance with policy, procedure and privacy legislationContribute to creating and maintaining a work climate which is conducive to positive morale and employee growth, development and retentionEnsure own health and well‐being and seek assistance if impairment in physical or mental health is impacting on job performanceWork collaboratively and respectfully with multi‐disciplinary team members to achieve desired outcomes for patients through effective communication and attendance and participation in unit and site clinical meetingsBuild networks and participate in benchmarking to seek and share information to assist in developing best practicesAlways demonstrate a caring and empathetic approach towards patientsParticipate and contribute to improvement of policies, procedures and protocols and identify areas of improvement in clinical practiceParticipate in clinical teaching and professional development of junior medical staff, medical students and students of all health professions and disciplines, including involving students in clinical careMaintain personal qualifications in accordance with continuing certification requirements of relevant medical college or other bodyComply with CAH financial systems, policies and processesMaintain a high and accurate level of clinical and financial recording and ensure involvement in medical document auditsParticipate in departmental strategic and financial planningParticipate in the development and monitoring of financial risk reduction and identify and implement strategies for cost controlPerform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of duties in this job classificationKey Performance IndicatorsProvision of Clinical Care – Demonstrated compliance with Medical Board of Australia, Colac Area Health and (Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors) standards, policy, and guidelinesDemonstrated assessment of urgent patients and non‐urgent patients within 30 minutes and 2 hours respectively of the referralFeedback from patients, carers and/or staffDemonstrated maintenance of accurate medical recordsDemonstrated understanding of the operation room/procedural process/environment (where required)Demonstration of utilisation of informed consent principles with patient managementAchievement of best practice standardsTeamwork – Active ongoing contribution within multi‐disciplinary teamFeedback from other relevant healthcare providersPositive working relationships with external providersPositive working relationships with non‐clinical staffFollow‐up of investigation reportsPatient Care Standards and Clinical Skills – Demonstrated competency in the management of basic life support techniques100% personal compliance with hospital policies and protocolsDemonstrated performance of the medical and surgical procedures listed in the Australian Curriculum Framework for Junior Doctors (under supervision)Feedback from patients, carers and/or staffPerformance reviewProfessional Development – Demonstrated participation and attendance at required tutorials and grand rounds (for Junior Doctors)Completion of BLS/ALS/PLS check programmes during the year as required (for Junior Doctors)CPD certificationFeedback from patients, carers and/or staffManaging Information – 100% compliance of hospital information management policiesDemonstrated 100% compliance with Information Privacy and Health RecordsCompletion of discharge summaries on day of dischargeFollow‐up of investigation resultsQuality and Safety – Demonstrated adherence to National Safety Quality Standards, Australian Curriculum Framework and professional code of conduct (for Junior Doctors)Active contribution and participation to the Quality Improvement RegisterOther Duties – Colac Area Health values modelled at all timesParticipation in team meetings, working parties and committeesFeedback and performance reviewAdherence to relevant health care or industry standardsCompletion of mandatory training and educationKey Selection CriteriaCurrent AHPRA medical registration without restrictionsFellows of clinical Colleges (RACGP, ACRRM, ACEM, or RNZCUC), or having completed postgraduate Emergency Medicine training (Emergency Medicine Certificate, Emergency Medicine Diploma, Emergency Medicine Advanced Diploma equivalent)Critical Care, Emergency or Urgent Care clinical experience and competency for independent practiceExperience in the support and supervision of Junior Medical StaffRight to work in AustraliaDemonstrated ability to practice collaboratively as part of a multi‐disciplinary health care teamEffective organisational skills, with respect to time management and delegationDisplays and expresses high level of ethics to patients, colleagues and the organisationDemonstrates skill and maturity in problem solving, negotiation and conflict resolutionDemonstrates ability to make decisions and support rationale, clearly communicate decisionsMaintains confidentiality of patient, institutional and employee informationCommitment to professional developmentAnalyses own performance in accordance with position expectations, develops goals and implements a plan to meet those goals, maintains and owns knowledge and skillsParticipates in and contributes to committees, teams and projects in keeping with the organisation's strategic goalsKnowledge of health issues and community needs in relation to CAH's catchmentsFamiliarity with CAH's clinical workforce referral pathwaysAcknowledgement of CAH's strategic themesOrganisational RequirementsRisk Management, Occupational Health & Safety, Safety & Quality – Promptly respond to and report health and safety hazards, incidents and near missesTake reasonable care for your own health and safety, and health and safety of others to promote a positive safety culture by contributing to health and safety consultation and communicationDemonstrates a commitment to continuous quality improvement and achievement of excellence in service deliveryActively participates in accreditation programsInfection Control – Ensure all practice is conducted in accordance with infection control policies, procedures and standardsWorkplace 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 harassmentDemonstrate and abide by CAH's and the Victorian Public Sector Commission (VPSC) Code of ConductParticipate in promoting a safe working environmentEnsure an appropriate level of customer service is provided, demonstrating a friendly and supportive approach to our consumersDemonstrate an understanding of appropriate behaviours when engaging with childrenDemonstrate an understanding of the Charter of Human Rights#J-18808-Ljbffr