WNSWLHD - GP VMO - Emergency - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential.

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WNSWLHD - GP VMO - Emergency - Bathurst. Apply via eCredential. Employment Type: Fee for Service / SessionalPosition Classification: GP Visiting Medical OfficerRemuneration: As per VMO Fee for Service & Sessional Determinations Applications Close: 13 April 2025 - 11.59pm Western NSW Local Health District is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity and inclusion. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people with disability, and people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply for our advertised positions. If you require any assistance with your application or have any questions about this position, please get in touch with the contact person listed in this advertisement. About the opportunity: You will provide Emergency Services in a supportive Specialist led clinical and multidisciplinary environment for a diverse and rapidly growing rural population. The Emergency Department is staffed by FACEMs, GP VMOs, and junior staff. There is also a Nurse Practitioner. What we can offer you: Relocation and accommodation assistance. Contemporary, well-equipped work environments. Flexible work/life balance. Dynamic team environment. Country living with a meaningful career path. Bathurst Hospital staff, clinicians, and the Western NSW Local Health District have provided valuable input to the project team which has helped inform the planning and design and will continue to provide input as the facility is built and refurbished. This is a great opportunity to be involved at the ground level in the redevelopment and service design of this project. Bathurst provides allied health, ambulatory care, coronary care, emergency medicine (26,000 presentations a year), intensive care, general medicine, mental health drug & alcohol, obstetrics & gynaecology, oncology, paediatrics, pathology, radiology, rehabilitation, and surgery services. The service also has active hospital in the home and primary community health services to the surrounding townships. Bathurst Health Service has a strong partnership with the University of Western Sydney and Charles Sturt University, conducting research and providing training opportunities for medical students. The facility has a strong partnership with several Universities, providing student clinical placements, education, and patient referral opportunities. A comfortable and scenic 2.5 hour drive from Sydney, Bathurst is Australia’s oldest inland colonial settlement and is close enough to feel accessible to the big city, but far enough away to feel relaxed & spacious. With a population of around 45,000 people, this vibrant city has everything you need if you are looking for a place to call home. Facilities in Bathurst include a very busy entertainment centre, regional art gallery, conservatorium, 3 museums, a cinema, and a multitude of sporting facilities. A large shopping precinct, strong café scene, and great local pubs and restaurants are only part of the great community infrastructure that supports the Bathurst community. Bathurst is home to a range of public and private schools, TAFE, and Charles Sturt University – Australia’s largest regional university. Bathurst is also a multicultural centre with communities from all over the world and an active Neighbourhood Centre that brings these communities together. Please consider practising where your services are truly needed, in Bathurst. In many cases, underserved patients in smaller communities must drive hundreds of kilometres for care. People living in rural areas are deeply affected by the medical professional shortage. Practising in rural locations amplifies the number of people you can impact and make a difference in their lives. Working in rural settings becomes an immersive experience. Specialist doctors are especially well-regarded. Community and togetherness helps establish strong continuity of care. Challenge yourself. Make an impact. Shape the future. Join us in Western NSW Local Health District. To apply, please address the following Selection Criteria: Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist, and/or overseas trained specialist via the appropriate International Medical Graduate pathway. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team. Proven ability to communicate effectively through the use of information technology and written, verbal, and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research, and quality improvement. Be available to participate in an on-call roster as required and to respond on site within a reasonable time. Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners and/or the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine. Note: Applications submitted by Recruitment Agencies will be considered for this position. Need more information? · Click here for the Position Description. The attached Position Description covers both GP Anaesthetics and GP Emergency. Please note this position is for the GP Emergency duties only. Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases: If you are applying for a Category A position, please read and understand NSW Health Policy Directive PD2018_009. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. Stepping Up – Close the Gap: The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8100 or email Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information. Working Visas: Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable applicant for permanent appointment is identified. Connect with us on: Twitter , Facebook , and LinkedIn . My Profile Create and manage profiles for future opportunities. NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr