Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE: JOIN OUR NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENT TODAY!VCID No.
919921 Child and Adolescent Health Service 2025 Medical Intake Position Profile and Role:Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies, infants who are born preterm and babies requiring specialist treatment in their first months of life.
Successful applicants will have the skills to manage inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients under the supervision of Neonatology Specialists.
We have Neonatal Units across two sites, the Perinatal Centre - King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH); and the surgical centre - Perth Children's Hospital (PCH).
Additionally, we have the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) WA located at Perth Children's Hospital.
These positions are on a shift-based roster, to provide a 24-hour/7-day service, including after-hours shifts.
Applications will be considered for Fixed-Term Full Time positions for 12-24 months with the possibility of extension(s).
Part-Time requests will be considered on an individual basis. Relocation Benefits:International and Interstate applicants with suitable qualifications who are wishing to relocate are encouraged to apply.
Sponsorship opportunities with a pathway to permanent residency for eligible applicants are currently available. About Neonatology:The Neonatology Department is composed of several specialized units:
KEMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, situated in Subiaco, stands as the largest tertiary/quaternary perinatal NICU in Australia.
Approximately 2,200 babies who are born preterm, need respiratory support or require other intensive treatment are admitted to the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) NICU each year.
The NICU admits approximately 150 neonates born at PCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, located within the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site in Nedlands, serves as the sole tertiary surgical NICU in Western Australia.
This unit presents an excellent chance to engage with the diagnosis and management of a diverse range of neonatal surgical conditions and congenital anomalies.Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA), situated at PCH, is intricately involved in the retrieval and transport of ill newborns from both metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia.The CAHS Neonatology Department offers an enriching experience that contributes to the well-being of newborns and young children, while also providing valuable learning and growth for medical professionals.
About CAHS:CAHS is committed to providing a workplace culture that is driven and shaped by our values of Compassion, Collaboration, Equity, Respect, Excellence and Accountability.
How to Apply:Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA Applicants should provide a cover letter clearly indicating their preferred site(s)/unit(s) in ranking order of preference.APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.Conditions of Service:This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check.WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility.
WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process.Employee Benefits:Working for WA Health & CAHS gives you access to some of the most sought-after benefits available among Western Australian employers.
Information:For job related enquiries, we encourage you to contact the relevant department heads provided in the original job description.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment!
CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
This is an "open-ended" recruitment pool, and suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
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