Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice

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

Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice

NSW Public School Jobs - NSW DET Jobs. - Port Stephens NSW

Work in Paradise - Join Tomaree Hospital's Medical Team as a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in one of Australia's most breathtaking coastal locations? Tomaree Hospital, nestled in the heart of beautiful Port Stephens, invites passionate and experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to join our dynamic team.

Position Details

• Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
• Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
• Remuneration: Sessional Award
• Hours Per Week: 0
• Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly

Why Tomaree?

• Stunning Location: Enjoy a work-life balance like no other, surrounded by pristine beaches, national parks, and vibrant community life.
• Modern, Supportive Facility
• 5-bed Emergency Department including a dedicated resuscitation bay
• 24/7 medical coverage in ED with two rotating shifts per day (GP VMO or CMO)
• 12-bed inpatient ward including Fast Track service
• Ward-based GP VMO/CMO coverage from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

What We Offer

• Strong clinical and operational support from the Director of Medical Services at Maitland Hospital
• Access to HNELHD's patient flow resources and retrieval services
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with a focus on high-quality rural healthcare
• Flexible recruitment episodes to suit your availability and career goals

Whether you’re seeking a sea change, a new challenge, or a meaningful rural health experience - Tomaree Hospital is the place to be.

Mandatory requirements of this role include

• Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD
• Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD
• Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD

Qualifications

• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRMM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
• Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
• Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
• Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
• Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
• Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
• Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
• Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

Hari Nair
Health Service Manager / Director Of Nursing | Tomaree Hospital and Medical Centre - Rural and Regional Health Services
Days of work: Monday to Friday - 08:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tel [phone]*** | Ext 40742 | Fax [phone]*** | ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly