Traralgon, West Gippsland & Latrobe Valley VIC Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical) Are you seeking a diverse and unique Paediatric position at a leading regional hospital?
Join the Women's and Children's department at Latrobe Regional Health, where a 'world of opportunities awaits'.
Latrobe Regional Health (LRH) is seeking an experienced and passionate Paediatrician to take on the role of Director of Paediatric Medicine.
This is a unique opportunity to provide clinical leadership in a dynamic healthcare setting, ensuring the delivery of high-quality paediatric services across the Gippsland region.
The Director of Paediatric Medicine is responsible for overseeing Paediatric services at LRH, including clinical leadership, administrative management, and the supervision and training of both senior and junior medical staff.
You will play a pivotal role in ensuring the highest standard of care is delivered, while working within the framework of LRH's Values and Clinical Governance Structure.
About our Paediatric service:
At LRH, our Paediatric service is dedicated to providing comprehensive care for children from birth through adolescence.
With a Level 4 Neonatal and Level 5 Maternity capability, our service plays a critical role in supporting the health and well-being of children in the Gippsland region.
The Paediatric team works closely with multidisciplinary professionals, including obstetricians, emergency physicians, allied health staff, and nurses, ensuring a holistic approach to Paediatric care.
The service is well-supported by an enthusiastic and skilled team of paediatricians and nursing staff, providing both inpatient and outpatient care.
Our facilities include a dedicated Paediatric Ward and Special Care Nursery, ensuring we cater to a wide range of health needs for our youngest patients.
As Director, you will oversee the strategic development of these services, working to ensure continued growth and excellence in patient care.
Key responsibilities:
Provide medical and administrative leadership within the Paediatric service.
Deliver specialist Paediatric care within the credentialed scope of practice.
Supervise and mentor Medical Students, Interns, Registrars, and Nursing staff.
Participate in on-call duties and work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including Obstetricians, Emergency Department, Allied Health, and Nursing staff.
Contribute to clinical governance, strategic planning, and service development within LRH.
Lead and participate in clinical audits, quality assurance activities, and research.
Ensure compliance with professional standards, and promote the ongoing professional development of Paediatric staff.
About you:
Ideal candidates for this role will have: Registered Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).
Significant experience in Paediatrics, including leadership and management roles within a hospital setting.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage and lead staff.
Proven ability to introduce and manage change in a clinical environment.
Interest in academic, teaching, and research activities.
Latrobe Regional Health offers a range of benefits including:
Salary packaging up to $9,000 per annum.
Meals/Entertainment benefit up to $2,650 per annum.
Multidisciplinary teamwork across the hospital.
Encouragement for professional development and ongoing education.
A range of social club activities, discounts and diverse workplace activities.
Free access to our Staff Wellbeing Centre offering health education and wellbeing services.
Located in the picturesque region of Gippsland, Latrobe Regional Health
(LRH) offers the perfect balance between career and lifestyle.
Enjoy easy access to Melbourne, stunning beaches, majestic mountains, and serene lakes.
With flexible working hours, you can make the most of what Gippsland has to offer.
LRH cares for a population of about 300,000 and is the regional provider of specialist services.
Our catchment covers 42,000 square kilometres, from Phillip Island to Mallacoota in the far east of Victoria.
LRH offers cardiac care, surgery, medical, renal, emergency care, aged care, women's and children's services, pharmacy, allied health and rehabilitation.
Medical and radiation oncology are offered by the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre.
Now is an exciting time to join the LRH team, with the $223.5 million expansion recently completed, offering improved maternity and paediatric facilities, larger intensive care unit, increased medical and surgical beds and additional operating theatres.
How to apply:
Join us in our mission to provide exceptional healthcare services to our community.
Apply today and make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families.
Please click the APPLY button to be directed to our Careers page for direct application.
Applications should include a cover letter addressing the Key Selection Criteria and current resume.
Application close:
17th October 2024.
Before commencement, the successful applicant will:
Provide an original valid National Police Record Check, an employee Working with Children Check, and all staff employed in the Victorian healthcare sector are required to be vaccinated for three (3) doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and current season influenza vaccine (if applicable to work area), unless a valid medical exemption applies.
Diversity and inclusion:
We actively embrace workforce diversity, equity and inclusion, and encourage applications from across our community, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
LRH's Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants and can be contacted on (03) 5173 8653.
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