Northern NSW Local Health District – Newcastle NSW
Contract Period: 12 months
Contract Dates: 3 February 2025 – 1 February 2026 (Clinical Year 2025)
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.
More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 percent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage.
Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!
About Tweed Valley Hospital Emergency DepartmentTVH Emergency Department is fully accredited (36 month) for TS4 with rotations in Anaesthetics (6 months), ICU and Paediatrics.
Special Skills posts in Education (6 months) and US (3 months).
We provide an excellent fellowship program with 3 Buchannan Prize winners in 6 years.
About Tweed Valley HospitalThis is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals.
The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
The hospital is the most northerly hospital in New South Wales.
The hospital is actively growing and developing services to support the needs of our communities.
Tweed Valley Hospital has:
Currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 bedsExpansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinicsA developing interventional cardiology serviceA fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spacesAn integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy12 operating theatresA dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilitiesEnd of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!Tweed Valley Hospital is characterised by friendly relations within the staffing structure and we are a cohesive and happy team, united by our desire to care for others.
Where you will be workingWorking at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance.
Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop.
From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks.
The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley.
Byron Bay (Australia's most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene.
It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle.
Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice!
The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!
Why you should consider applyingWe can offer you:
Diverse career pathwaysProfessional and personal developmentHelp with further study and educationFlexible and supportive work environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceChallenging, inspiring and rewarding rolesThe opportunity to make a difference!The RegionNorthern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north.
The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.
The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.
The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.
Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there's something to suit every lifestyle.
What you'll be doingProviding clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients.
Developing expertise in a clinical environment with responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience.
Delivering medical service during and after hours.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the trainee's skills, knowledge and experience.
All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner.
All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist responsible for that care.
Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the roleDemonstrated clinical experience in an acute clinical settingDemonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare teamDemonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care teamGood organisational and time management skills with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environmentDemonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk managementEvidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-educationValid unrestricted drivers' licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment.
Availability and capacity to participate in a 24 hour/seven day rotating roster which includes working all shifts, all days of the week including public holidaysPlease note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.
For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs.
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