Career Medical Officer

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 – Shortland NSW

Do you want to provide excellent acute clinical assistance and support to the team to ensure the delivery of a high-quality service?

We want you to join the team at Hunter Valley Private Hospital.

• Competitive rate of $120 - $150 per hour, based on skills & experience
• Easy commute from the Pacific Motorway
• Tranquil setting, with staff parking available

About the role:

The position will provide medical support to the consultants and nursing staff who work within the hospital with the aim of assisting with improving clinical outcomes and patient management. This roster is shared amongst a group of doctors who provide after hours assistance and support both on the phone and call ins.

About us:

Hunter Valley Private Hospital is located on the fringe of Newcastle, close to beaches and the Hunter Valley and is close to the Pacific Motorway, vineyards and university. The hospital is an 83 bed facility which offers a variety of surgical, medical and rehabilitation services.

Employment at Hunter Valley Private allows you to embrace a quality lifestyle. As the longest established private hospital in the region, HVPH enjoys seeing exceptionally high patient satisfaction scores and prides itself on being a referrer of choice due to the exceptional care patients receive.

HVPH is committed to the community it resides in, with long term sponsorship relationships with local sporting teams.

Enjoy an easy journey to work with free parking in a relatively quiet location.

Hunter Valley Private cultivates an inclusive team culture, prioritising both patient and staff safety in the provision of excellent care, having received perfect ratings in its last 2 ACHS accreditation surveys.

We provide flexibility in rostering and strive to help staff maintain a positive work life balance. Workplace safety is extremely important at HVPH, with all staff engaged in safety and wellbeing programs across the site, including Fitness Passport.

Position 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.
• 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

Why Healthscope?

When you join Healthscope, you become part of our Community of Care. Our people are at the heart of our organisation - no matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families. As the only national private hospital operator and healthcare provider in Australia, our sites are supported by our central Support Office, enabling them to provide an exceptional experience for the communities we care for.

You'll also benefit from:

• Flexibility to work across one or multiple hospitals across our network
• Discounted health insurance (non-casuals only)
• Continuous professional development, education & support provided to encourage growth

We pride ourselves on working with talented, passionate and caring people to ensure our patients receive the highest quality care and experience during their stay with us. We support each other, share learnings, celebrate successes and face challenges together.

Come and be the difference in our patient's lives.

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. We are also committed to child safety. We are committed to the safety, participation and empowerment of all children. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check, WWCC (where applicable) and Evidence of right to work in Australia prior to appointment. Staff in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.