HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital

Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD); Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A regional health service is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice at Tomaree Hospital. This role offers a rewarding opportunity in a stunning coastal setting, with responsibilities including providing diagnostic and procedural services, attending to patient care, and supporting education and research. Ideal candidates will have a degree registrable with AHPRA and comprehensive experience in General Practice. A supportive environment and professional development opportunities are also provided.

Benefits

Strong clinical support

Flexible recruitment episodes

Opportunity for professional development

Qualifications

• Recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
• Maintaining medical professional development.
• Ability to network within an interdisciplinary framework.

Responsibilities

• Provide consultative, diagnostic, and procedural services.
• Attend rostered work hours and emergency care as required.
• Assist in education and research for other staff.

Skills

General Practice

Communication

Collaborative skills

Leadership

Education

Primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA

Fellowship of RACGP or ACRMM

Job description

HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital

Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration: Sessional Award

Hours Per Week: 0

Requisition ID: REQ594008

Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly

About the Role

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 experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to join our dynamic team.

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 with 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

Benefits

• 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 focused on high‑quality rural healthcare
• Flexible recruitment episodes to suit your availability and career goals

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
• 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, maintaining medical professional development and the ability to assist other staff, including trainees, in knowledge acquisition and development
• 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 flexibility and coping 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

Contact

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 04:30 pm

Tel [phone] | Ext 40742 | Fax [phone] | [e-mail]