Acute Care Medical Officer | After-Hours Support

Hunter Valley Private Hospital; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 165,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff parking

Flexible rostering

Competitive hourly rate

Job summary

Hunter Valley Private Hospital in Shortland NSW is seeking a medical professional to provide after-hours clinical support to consultants and nursing staff, improving patient outcomes and care. You will participate in a shared roster, offer clinical advice by phone and on-site, and contribute to timely escalation and documentation in line with hospital standards.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, ALS certification, and strong skills in resuscitation, line access, and airway

Qualifications

• Current Medical Practitioner AHPRA Registration.
• PGY5 or more preferred.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification.
• Ability to identify deteriorating patient and provide immediate resuscitation.
• Team player with excellent clinical assessment and communication skills.
• Demonstrated flexibility and organisational skills.
• Excellent technical skills including central venous access, arterial lines and endotracheal intubation.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical support and assistance to consultants and nursing staff across the hospital.
• Support the delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care to optimise clinical outcomes.
• Participate in a shared after-hours roster, providing clinical advice and support via telephone and onsite attendance as required.
• Assess, review, and assist in the management of deteriorating or complex patients when escalated by clinical teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support timely clinical decision-making and patient management.
• Respond promptly to urgent clinical situations and facilitate appropriate escalation of care.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with hospital policies and professional standards.
• Contribute to continuity of care by supporting consultants and nursing staff across a range of clinical settings.
• Demonstrate a commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice.
• Foster positive working relationships with medical, nursing, and allied health colleagues.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Advanced Life Support

AHPRA registration

Tools

Central venous access

Arterial lines

Endotracheal intubation

Job description

Hunter Valley Private Hospital in Shortland NSW is seeking a medical professional to provide after-hours clinical support to consultants and nursing staff, improving patient outcomes and care. You will participate in a shared roster, offer clinical advice by phone and on-site, and contribute to timely escalation and documentation in line with hospital standards.

The role requires current AHPRA registration, ALS certification, and strong skills in resuscitation, line access, and airway