Rural GP VMO: Emergency Dept with Flexible Hours

Hunter New England Local Health District; Cessnock; On-site; AUD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible appointment options

Supportive multidisciplinary team

Job summary

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking GP Visiting Medical Officers to join Cessnock District Hospital in a role that supports flexible appointment options from six months to five years. The position offers a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per fortnight, with zero-hour or sessional arrangements negotiable.

The GP VMO will provide inpatient and emergency medical services, participate in after-hours arrangements, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality,

Qualifications

• Specialist Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• FRACGP or FACRRM.
• Recent broad-based experience in General Practice.
• Emergency Life Support training completed or in progress.
• Interest and experience in Emergency Medicine.
• Ability to participate in after-hours and on-call arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient and emergency department medical services.
• Participate in after-hours and on-call arrangements.
• Manage acute medical presentations and emergencies.
• Support continuity of care across inpatient and community settings.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and specialist colleagues.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and quality improvement activities.

Skills

General Practice

GP VMO

Emergency Medicine

After-hours on-call

Education

FRACGP or FACRRM

Job description

Hunter New England Local Health District is seeking GP Visiting Medical Officers to join Cessnock District Hospital in a role that supports flexible appointment options from six months to five years. The position offers a guaranteed minimum of 10 hours per fortnight, with zero-hour or sessional arrangements negotiable.

The GP VMO will provide inpatient and emergency medical services, participate in after-hours arrangements, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality,