Permanent Full -Time (76 hours per fortnight) An exciting and rewarding opportunity is available for a suitably qualified Hospital Medical Officer- PGY4 and above to join the Medical Services team at Portland District Health.
In this position you will contribute to the overall performance of the Medical Services team in a manner consistent with PDH CARE Goals to deliver person-centred, safe, effective and connected care to all patients.
You will also provide high quality and comprehensive patient care at PDH by providing assistance with surgical procedures, and delivering care to medical and surgical inpatients About you: MBBS, or equivalent acceptable to AMC Successful AMC completion Experience/Registration in Australian Healthcare system or comparable system Experience in Emergency department Eligible for clear AHPRA registration (no notations - excluding provisional/limited) Clinical experience in the position of a HMO or General Practice (beyond internship) Comprehensive knowledge regarding delivery of medical services at a HMO level.
Awareness of medico-legal issues, clinical risk management, clinical governance and relevant legislation.
Ability to manage common medical and surgical clinical emergency presentations on the ward or in our Urgent Care Centre Please click here to view Position Description.
About us: Portland District Health (PDH) provides an integrated health service for the community.
The hospital was established in 1856 on the current site and now provides a comprehensive range of services that include: Hospital based Medical and Surgical services, Medical Imaging (Radiology), Pharmacy and Pathology A 24/7 Urgent Care Centre for emergency treatment Residential aged care for 30 residents at Harbourside Lodge An extensive range of primary and community services for the local community PDH delivers services from a single campus, employs around 470 staff with an FTE of approximately 290, and has an active volunteer workforce.
The People and Culture Unit sits within the Corporate Services Directorate, with other Units including Finance, Building Services, Food Services, Environmental Services, Executive Support, Administration and Health Information.
Additional Benefits: Salary Packaging Ongoing training and professional development opportunities Social Club Free parking GMHBA health insurance corporate rate Flexible working conditions Employee Assistance program Wellbeing Initiatives Relocation Assistance maybe available The Region – Glenelg Shire: Appreciate the beautiful surroundings of the Glenelg Shire, trek the Great South West Walk, Bridgewater Bay's rugged coastline, or explore Budj Bim (a World Heritage site) and Mount Richmond National Park.
Affordable coastal, rural and low density urban housing, a choice or private and public primary and secondary school makes Portland an ideal place to work, live and raise a family.
To find out more about Portland visit the Glenelg Shire and I Am Portland websites.
How to apply: Applications are through the PDH website and must include: A letter which tells us who you are and why you should be our next team member.
A resume outlining your education, experience and work related achievements.
We are looking to see if your employment and experience have set you up with skills needed to be successful in this role.
Details of at least two professional referees.
We will be calling them and asking them a wide range of questions about how you performed as an employee in your past roles.
They need to be able to provide feedback on your performance.
Applications from employment agencies may be submitted, however, PDH will not accept liability for the agency costs and fees.
The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following: Police Record Check Current Victorian Working with Children's' check Current Immunisation status.
This role must meet the requirements of the Portland District Health Immunisation Policy.
For queries please phone HR (03) 5521 0312.
Proposed interviews will take place on receipt of suitable applications.
Portland District Health encourage and welcome applications from First Nation People, people with disability, LGBTQIA+ people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and mature age people.
Apply Now Portland District Health is a public hospital under the Health Services Act.
Our role is to provide quality, safe health services to people in the Glenelg Shire.
To fulfil this role, Portland District Health offers a range of services, including; acute care through specialised medicine and surgery, urgent care, maternity services and limited children's services.
As an integrated Healthcare organisation, Portland District Health provides a range of services in sub-acute and aged care, population health, primary and community care.
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