Paediatrician Close To Melbourne!

Sante Recruitment; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Sante Recruitment is seeking a General Paediatrician to deliver inpatient, outpatient, and on-call paediatric and neonatology services as part of a multidisciplinary team in Victoria. The role encompasses clinics, on-call & neonatal care, and ward duties, with a strong emphasis on education and collaboration with obstetric and anaesthetic teams. There is a focus on quality improvement and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• FRACP in General Paediatrics with current Australian specialist registration.
• Eligibility for full registration with AHPRA as Paediatrician/Neonatologist.
• Annual Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR) certification with recent clinical NNR experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise and educate junior medical and relevant clinical staff.
• Use clinical information systems to support informed care planning.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in risk management, quality improvement programs, and incident reviews.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and paediatric clinic sessions.
• Foster collaborative relationships with paediatric, obstetric, and anaesthetic teams.

Skills

Clinical leadership

Team collaboration

Education & mentorship

Effective communication

Education

FRACP in General Paediatrics

AHPRA registration eligibility

Job description

About the Role –

We are seeking a General Paediatrician to deliver high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and on-call paediatric and neonatology services as part of our multidisciplinary team.

The role includes:

• Clinics – Paediatric rapid access clinics and neonatal review clinics as rostered.
• On-Call & Neonatal Care – Participation in the paediatric/neonatal on-call roster, supporting maternity, Emergency Department, and inpatient units.
• Neonatal Skills – Proficiency in advanced neonatal resuscitation, including airway support, ventilation (face mask/laryngeal mask), chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, vascular cannulation (umbilical/peripheral), and medication/fluid administration.
• Ward Duties – Acting as the bed card holder for postnatal babies, managing admissions from the community, and performing well-baby checks prior to discharge.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide evidence-based clinical care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
• Supervise and educate junior medical and relevant clinical staff.
• Use clinical information systems to support informed care planning.
• Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
• Participate in risk management, quality improvement programs, and incident reviews.
• Conduct daily ward rounds and participate in paediatric clinic sessions.
• Foster collaborative relationships with paediatric, obstetric, and anaesthetic teams.

Mandatory Requirements

• Annual Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR) certification with recent clinical NNR experience at the required service level.
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support 2 (full).
• FRACP in General Paediatrics with current Australian specialist registration.
• Eligibility for full registration with AHPRA as a Paediatrician/Neonatologist.