Senior Medical Officer: After-Hours Clinical Support

Healthscope Hospitals; Newcastle; Hybride; AUD 165 000 - 207 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Free staff parking

Discounted health insurance

Professional development support

Résumé du poste

Hunter Valley Private Hospital in the Newcastle region is seeking a medical professional to provide support to consultants and nursing staff, aimed at improving clinical outcomes and patient management. The role includes after-hours roster with both telephone and on-site coverage.

You will join a respected 83-bed facility offering surgical, medical and rehabilitation services, with easy motorway access, on-site staff parking, and a commitment to patient safety and professional development.

Qualifications

• Current Medical Practitioner AHPRA Registration is required.
• Advanced Life Support certification is required.
• Ability to identify deteriorating patients and initiate escalation.

Responsabilités

• Provide medical support and assistance to consultants and nursing staff across the hospital.
• Support delivery of safe, effective, and high-quality patient care to optimise outcomes.
• Participate in a shared after-hours roster, providing clinical advice via telephone and onsite attendance.
• Assess and manage deteriorating or complex patients when escalated by clinical teams.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to support timely clinical decision-making.
• Respond promptly to urgent clinical situations and escalate appropriately.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in line with policies and standards.
• Contribute to continuity of care across clinical settings and support staff safety.

Connaissances

AHPRA Registration

Advanced Life Support

Clinical assessment

Communication skills

Resuscitation

Formation

PGY5 or more preferred

Description du poste

Hunter Valley Private Hospital in the Newcastle region is seeking a medical professional to provide support to consultants and nursing staff, aimed at improving clinical outcomes and patient management. The role includes after-hours roster with both telephone and on-site coverage.

You will join a respected 83-bed facility offering surgical, medical and rehabilitation services, with easy motorway access, on-site staff parking, and a commitment to patient safety and professional development.