#522337 Visiting Medical Officer Department of Intensive Care Calvary Mater Newcastle Make a difference at one of Australia's leading health care providers. Contracts on offer for ongoing VMO work over the next 12 months Remuneration is in accordance with the NSW Public Hospitals VMO Sessional Contracts Determination 2014sessionaldetermination.pdf (nsw.gov.au) About the role The role of the Visiting Medical Officer ICU is to provide Intensive Care Services to patients within the Intensive Care Unit and hospital wards. You will provide supervision, support and education to Intensive Care junior medical staff and be part of the Rapid Response Team (RRT) service to the patients, staff and visitors on the CMN campus building, and to Mater Mental Health.
Key Responsibilities Support the provision of critical care to patients within the HNE Intensive Care Stream, including providing clinical advice and support to practitioners for patients being retrieved to Calvary Mater Newcastle ICU Coordination and assessment of referrals to Intensive Care and Rapid Response Team Service Efficient management of admissions and discharges to Intensive Care in coordination with the in-charge nurse when on duty Participation in the Intensive Care Staff specialist roster including out-of-hour's roster commitments in a one-in-five on-call rostering pattern What you bring Demonstrated competence and experience in providing high quality, compassionate medical care within an Intensive Care Unit Demonstrated ability to effectively lead the multidisciplinary team whilst demonstrating excellent verbal and written communication skills and proficiency in periods of high activity. Commitment to teaching and supervision of students, trainees and staff including medical, nursing and allied health. A Primary Medical Degree registrable by the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) & Fellowship of the College of Intensive Care Medicine How do you apply? Click 'Apply for Job' and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user). Attach a current resume. Provide a written response to (4) selection criteria. Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.). Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you'll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria incorporated within the attached Position Description.
For further information please contact, Dr Menaka Perumbuli Achchige, Director of Intensive Care at ****** Why work for Calvary? At Calvary, our staff matter.
With over 130 years' experience and over 16,000 staff and volunteers, we offer an inclusive and welcoming culture where you are valued, drawing on your own strengths, identity and background alongside a team of professionals who care for our patients, residents and clients.
As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today. Please note the following: As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check, WWCC checks, and a health evaluation to ensure suitability for the role. You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation as required for your role including influenza, tuberculosis screening, hepatitis, diphtheria, tetanus, varicella.
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