Principal House Officer (PHO) Minor Injuries & Illness Clinic

Job Description

Our Health Service is expanding and so is our Ripley Minor Injury and Illness Clinic Team! Ripley Satellite Hospital is a brand-new purpose-built health facility located within a residential community setting. The Minor Injury Illness Clinic located at the Ripley Satellite Hospital aims to address the increased pressure on conventional Emergency Departments by developing an innovative, patient-centered model of care that brings health care closer to communities. The Clinic will provide urgent, non-scheduled, episodic care to patients presenting with low acuity injuries and illnesses that do not require traditional Hospital Based Emergency Department intervention or overnight hospitalization. Job details Position status: Contract, Temporary Position type: Full-time, Part-time, Non-Standard-Hours Occupational group: Health - Medical Classification: L4-L7 Workplace Location: Ripley Satellite Hospital Job ad reference: QLD/WM617698_01 Closing date: 13-Feb-2025 Yearly salary: $129583 - $142727 Fortnightly salary: $4966.90 - $5470.70 Job duration: Up to 12 months, with possibility of extension In the position of Principal House Officer, you will be expected to participate in the provision of high-quality urgent care services within Ripley Satellite Hospital. This requires an applicant who can provide primary health care and emergency medicine, despite limited onsite investigations available. This position is based at the Ripley Satellite Hospital. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a new facility, providing high-quality acute primary care medical services in West Moreton Health. The Principal House Officer provides clinical services in a service that is innovative, encourages participation in treatment and care aimed at achieving demonstrable improvement in patient outcomes. About you Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following: Passion for providing excellent clinical care to your community as a Principal House Officer. Experience in delivering quality care in a primary care environment, outpatient setting, and an Emergency Department across a variety of acuity and care needs. Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of safe and quality-focused patient-centered care. Excellent communication and teamwork skills across a variety of settings including in an emergency. Mandatory Requirements: Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16. About West Moreton Health West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education, and community partnerships. To read more on how West Moreton Health is committed to transforming and optimizing our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community, follow this link. 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply) 12.75% employer contribution to superannuation Further information regarding this role can be found in the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge, and personal qualities are relevant to the role. Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies. Further information We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity. #J-18808-Ljbffr