Career Medical Officer

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Career Medical Officer

Salary : $107 per hour

Company : The Bays Healthcare Group

Description : ABOUT US

Caring for the Peninsula – that’s what The Bays is all about. The Bays Healthcare Group is a not-for-profit, community-owned organisation that operates The Bays Hospital in Mornington, a Dialysis Unit in Hastings and the new Cancer Care Centre on Main Street (opening late 2024). We have served the Mornington Peninsula community for almost 90 years and have a reputation for providing exceptional, personalised and innovative healthcare. We align ourselves with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence, and our patients are at the heart of everything we do and every decision we make.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Career Medical Officer (CMO) plays a critical role in providing comprehensive medical care to patients across various departments at The Bays Hospital during the hours of 8pm to 7am, 7 days a week. The Bays is a 100 bed hospital with 5 operating theatres, HDU, Maternity, Day Infusion and medical / surgical wards. This position involves diagnosing and treating a wide range of medical conditions, collaborating with multidisciplinary clinical teams, and contributing to the overall management and quality improvement of patient care services.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide high-quality medical care and treatment to patients, including diagnosing, prescribing, and managing medical conditions.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments, including physical examinations, medical history reviews, and diagnostic testing.
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans on behalf of VMOs and in collaboration with patients and their families.
• Ensure compliance with hospital protocols, standards, and regulations, including infection control and safety procedures.
• Participate in emergency response across the hospital.

ABOUT YOU

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following skills, experience and attributes :

• Full registration as a Medical Practitioner by AHPRA with unrestricted practice.
• ALS certification.
• A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate medical experience.
• Demonstrated competency with the management of High Dependency level patients.
• Well-developed and referenced clinical skills.
• An alignment with our ICARE values of integrity, compassion, accountability, respect and excellence.

THE BAYS BENEFITS

The Bays has excellent benefits for employees including :

• A friendly and professional team.
• Maximum Not for Profit Salary Packaging benefits which reduces your taxable income (details via Advantage) - up to $18,550 per year.
• Free on-site parking.
• Staff discounted meals, on-site café with great coffee.
• Discounted hospital charges for staff and their immediate family members.
• Access to Fitness Passport for eligible staff - access to local gyms, fitness classes and pools at a discounted price.
• Access to Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - free resources for health, financial, career and wellbeing.
• Employee referral program - $1,000 if you refer a friend from your network (conditions apply).
• Avoid the city commute by working on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula.

HOW TO APPLY

Please forward a cover letter and resume via the link or directly to [emailprotected] . You can view the position description online and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please note that applications will be considered upon receipt and that interviews may commence prior to the closing date. Please note a current and satisfactory police check and working with children check (employee) is required prior to commencement. This role must be fully vaccinated for Covid-19 and meet the requirements of The Bays Staff Health policy. The Bays Healthcare Group is unable to provide sponsorship and all candidates must have full working rights in Australia. The Bays values diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and individuals with disabilities. We are dedicated to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care, and we proactively implement measures to protect them from abuse.