VMO - General Practice - Griffith Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

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VMO - General Practice - Griffith Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential) Employment Type: Visiting Medical OfficerPosition Classification: Visiting Medical OfficerRequisition ID: REQ485606 Applications Close: 23 February 2025 Visiting Medical Officer General Practitioner Griffith Base Hospital The Local Health District At Murrumbidgee Local Health District, we provide a range of public health services to the Riverina and Murray regions of New South Wales across a geographic area of approximately 125,631 square kilometres. With around 241,000 residents living within our District, we employ approximately 3,500 staff who work in our 31 facilities and support services. Where you'll be working Griffith Base Hospital is a 119 bed facility with 100 hospital care beds and 10 maternity beds. Each year, we support approximately 19,500 emergency presentations, 2,500 operations, and 600 births. Griffith Base Hospital provides a 24-hour Emergency Department (ED) with 15 ED spaces, supported by an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Griffith with specialists across the NSW Critical Care Advisory Service. What you'll be doing A Visiting Medical Officer is required to provide non-procedural GP services at Griffith Base Hospital. The VMO will provide a high level of clinical care to patients and participate in the on-call roster. Murrumbidgee Local Health District requires Visiting Medical Officers to participate in service and policy development, as well as involvement with education, training, and quality project activities. In accepting the position, the incumbent will agree to support core NSW public sector values of cultural diversity, equity and ethical practice, and a healthy, safe, and fair workplace. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position DescriptionFor role-related queries or questions, contact Ellie Pietroboni on Apply via eCredential Here A National Police Check will be conducted; NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential. Applications via agencies will not be accepted. MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic, or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disabilities. Selection Criteria Current Registration: MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist General Practitioner. Minimum three (3) years post-graduate clinical experience. Previous experience in Emergency Medicine, General Practice, Adult Internal Medicine, Paediatrics, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, or Rural Medicine is an advantage. Knowledge of contemporary clinical management and modern approaches in assessment and management of the broad range of acute and chronic medical conditions. Competence in performing the range of minor urgent procedures commonly undertaken in a rural emergency department including Advanced Life Support and Trauma management. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on-site within a reasonable time. Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align with the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals, and strategies. #J-18808-Ljbffr