Rural GP VMO: Coastal General Practice Role

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs.; Port Stephens Council; On-site; AUD 148,000 - 295,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. invites applications for a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice at Tomaree Hospital in Port Stephens. The role focuses on clinical handover, teaching, and taking on-call duties within the HNELHD framework.

The successful candidate will contribute to a 5-bed ED, 12-bed inpatient ward, and Fast Track services, with strong clinical and operational support from Maitland Hospital’s Director of Medical Services. Applications reviewed monthly.

Qualifications

• Evidence of medical expert with GP experience.
• Engagement in scholarly activities and ongoing professional development.
• Strong oral and written communication with patients and health professionals.
• Ability to collaborate within inter-disciplinary settings and with stakeholders.
• Leadership and management experience in changing health systems.
• Professional governance and continuous professional development commitments.
• Advocacy for improving individual and societal health.

Responsibilities

• Admit, consult, diagnose, perform procedures as required by HNELHD.
• Rostered hours and on-call duties including clinical handover and supervision.
• Provide education and research as determined by HNELHD.

Skills

Medical expertise

Scholarly development

Communication

Collaboration

Management

Professionalism

Advocacy

Education

Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA

Fellowship RACGP or ACRMM

Overseas trained pathways

Job description

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. invites applications for a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice at Tomaree Hospital in Port Stephens. The role focuses on clinical handover, teaching, and taking on-call duties within the HNELHD framework.

The successful candidate will contribute to a 5-bed ED, 12-bed inpatient ward, and Fast Track services, with strong clinical and operational support from Maitland Hospital’s Director of Medical Services. Applications reviewed monthly.