Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Position Classification: Career Medical Officer
Remuneration: As per award – CMO Grade 1
Hours Per Week: 38 hours per week
Location: Bathurst NSW
Applications Close: 20th December 2024 – 11:59pm
Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in the advertisement. Career Medical Officer - Emergency MedicineThe main purpose of this position is to provide effective medical services to patients under supervision in a complex clinical environment. The Career Medical Officer will gain experience in the management of unwell patients presenting to the Emergency Department. This role is for a period of 12 months.
What We Can Offer YouCountry living with a meaningful career pathFlexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness PassportOpportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTOProfessional growth and accelerated career progressionWhere you'll be workingYou will be based at Bathurst Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Western NSW Health Careers. Just over a two hour drive from Sydney, Bathurst is close enough to feel accessible, but far enough away to feel unique. Located in the heart of Central Western NSW, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home.
A first class Entertainment Centre, Regional Art Gallery, Indoor Aquatic Centre, 3 museums and regional sporting fields are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community. Bathurst really is the best of both worlds – a beautiful country lifestyle just two and a half hours' from Sydney. Bathurst is Australia's oldest inland settlement located just over 200 kilometres west of Sydney on the Macquarie River. There is no shortage of things to see and do if you want to explore or take a lazy Sunday drive. To find out more visit: Bathurst Region.
Essential RequirementsMBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.Completion of at least two (2) postgraduate years of medical practice.Valid NSW Working with Children check.Cleared National Police check.Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.To Apply, Please Address The Following Selection CriteriaQualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent and current authority to practice as a Medical Officer with the Medical Board of Australia.Clinical experience relevant to the specialty area.Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills applicable to Australian medical practice.Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary health care team, under direction of a Consultant, and ability to recognise own clinical limitations and consult as required.Ability to equitably participate in the unit on-call roster with other medical practitioners as required and the ability to participate in a rotating roster including night duty.Demonstrated active participation in and commitment to quality assurance and improvement activities.Current licence to drive in NSW.Need more information?Click here for the Position Description and the Additional Information & Statement of Duties.For role related queries or questions please contact Hannah Brennan via email at or .Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious DiseasesAs you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2020_017. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy.
Stepping Up – Close the GapThe Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on or email .
Working VisasApplicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.
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