JMO Supervised Practice

NSW Health; Tweed Heads; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tweed Valley Hospital, part of Northern NSW Local Health District, invites applications for a Medical Officer in a supervised practice position. This role focuses on delivering effective medical services within inpatient and outpatient settings, supporting a multidisciplinary team under senior medical supervision.

Key duties include coordinating admissions, managing patient care, and ensuring clear communication with patients, families and fellow clinicians.

Qualifications

• Provisions for medical services within a complex clinical environment.
• Work in a multi-disciplinary team under supervision of senior medical officers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating and documenting admission, management and discharge planning for patients in the unit.
• Day-to-day assessment and management of patients in the unit, communicating with patients and their families.
• Coordinate care with the team and arrange consultations with other staff when appropriate.

Job description

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District,you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.

Please note: We are not accepting applications from standard pathway applicants for this recruitment round.

About Tweed Valley Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity to joinTweed Valley Hospital,your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also includingMurwillumbah District&Byron CentralHospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.

Tweed Valley Hospital has:

• currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds
• expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics
• a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces
• an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy
• 12 operating theatres
• a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities
• End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!

Where you will be working

Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice!

The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!

Northern New South Wales

Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.

Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle.Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!

Position purpose

The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.

The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to their Unit within the Public health organisation.
• The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in their Unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment.
• Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate

Additional responsibilities

Ensuring all decisions concerning the patients are made in consultation with their immediate supervisor.

The Medical Officer will provide care to all patients according to Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and demonstrate ethical behaviours and professional values including integrity; compassion; empathy; and respect for all patients, society and the profession.

Supervised Practice Position

The Supervised Practice position is suitable for applicants eligible for provisional or limited registration seeking entry level experience, including international medical graduates. The purpose of this position is to provide medical graduates with a supervised practice position to meet the requirements of gaining general registration with AHPRA.