Career Medical Officer (Grade 1/2) - Emergency Medicine

Job Description

Employment Type : Permanent Full Time, 38 hours per weekPosition Classification : Career Medical Officer Grade 1/2Remuneration : $139,187 - $207,388 per annum + 11.5% SuperannuationLocation : Canterbury HospitalRequisition ID : REQ550156 Sydney Local Health District is one of the top performing local health districts in New South Wales. It is made up of hospitals and health services delivered in various locations in the community and also in people’s homes. Join the team at Canterbury Hospital to provide quality health care for the local community, while developing expertise in Emergency Medicine in a complex clinical environment. About the Role Canterbury Hospital is a 215-bed metropolitan acute general hospital, providing services in Emergency Medicine, General Surgery and Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Aged Care, Rehabilitation and Palliative Care. The primary purpose of the role is to provide clinical management on the Emergency Department (ED) floor, and to support the Medical Officer in Charge (MOIC) of the whole hospital after hours and overnight, allocating team roles, supervising junior medical staff and managing ED flow with optimal efficiency. The Career Medical Officer in Emergency Medicine will be capable of working autonomously in performing and supervising ED clinical duties, and working to ensure that patients receive optimal care, both in the ED and the greater hospital as required. Ideal Candidate Current medical practitioner, registered, or eligible for registration, with AHPRA, with at least three years of full-time clinical experience in an ED and/or in hospital-based practice. Experience in management of a busy ED clinical floor, including being responsible for clinical decisions and departmental flow. Ability to work cooperatively with other staff and practitioners within a multidisciplinary health care team. Benefits Allocated Day Off each month. Paid parental leave and annual leave loading. Opportunity for extra tax savings through Salary Packaging and Novated Leasing. Ongoing professional development and career opportunities. Wellbeing, advocacy, mentorship and support opportunities exclusively for medical staff. Working for Sydney Local Health District - NSW Health This is a Category A position. To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy. SLHD is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and people with disability are encouraged to apply for all internal and externally advertised positions. If you require assistance, please advise the contact person at the time of your application. For enquiries, please contact Dr Laura Hutchinson via email at . Applications Close: 23 February 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr