An opportunity to be part of the Beaches Rapid Access Care of the Elderly (BRACE) team at Mona Vale Hospital is available.
Position Classification : Staff Specialist
Employment Type : Temporary Part Time
Hours Per Week : up to 24
Duration : until 30 June 2025
About the Role The Geriatrician will be part of the BRACE service, which is a multidisciplinary team that provides outreach support to Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) and Northern Beaches Community residents that have an acute illness and are at risk of hospitalisation. As part of our response to the COVID-19 pandemic, BRACE is also working closely with RACFs to assist them in preparing for, and responding to, COVID-19 outbreaks.
Purpose of the Position Provide clinical management and treatment of patients under your care in a Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) facility or service. This care will be provided within the scope of practice endorsed by the NSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC). The position will provide clinical consultation services within NSLHD and will contribute to the teaching and training of medical students, graduates, and other health care professionals, as well as to research, evaluation, and quality improvement activities within the District.
The role has two key responsibilities:
Providing clinical management of RACF residents, including performing home visits, telehealth consultations, and supporting other medical, nursing, and allied health members of the team. Supporting RACFs during the COVID-19 pandemic by undertaking readiness activities (e.g., scenario testing and advising on outbreak management plans) and being part of the 'Strike Force' team that would lead our response to a COVID-19 outbreak in a RACF. The role will be primarily based at Mona Vale Hospital and Northern Beaches LGA but may be required to support RACFs in other areas in the event of a COVID-19 outbreak. This position is temporary with the possibility of temporary extension based on performance, funding, and need.
Selection Criteria MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Applicants must have Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or recognition as a specialist by the Medical Board of Australia. Consistently demonstrates behaviours that reinforce the CORE Values of our organisation: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, and Empowerment. Demonstrates these behaviours with all stakeholders; colleagues, direct reports, as well as our patients and consumers, and those that care for them. Appropriate experience to practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Geriatric Medicine. Demonstrated experience in community-based Geriatric Medicine, preferably as part of a multidisciplinary community-based team. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Demonstrated computer literacy skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office and email applications. Current NSW Driver's Licence and ability to drive. Please Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential.
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