Staff Specialist Paediatrician - Multiple Positions
A career-defining opportunity awaits an exceptional Paediatric Consultant to join the multidisciplinary team at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service.
Key Responsibilities:
* Patient Care: Provide expert medical services and consultations within the Paediatric Unit, upholding the highest standards of clinical care.
* Clinical Leadership: Foster a collaborative team environment by offering clinical leadership and supervising trainee medical officers.
* Documentation and Communication: Ensure accurate documentation of clinical care in electronic medical records and timely communication with referrers.
* Administrative Support: Engage in administrative activities related to clinical service provision and assist the Head of Unit in planning and organising services.
* Community Networking: Develop community networks that support the Unit's objectives and attend outpatient clinics as required.
* Emergency Services: Provide after-hours emergency paediatric services and participate in the on-call roster as needed.
What We're Looking For:
* A Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.
* Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric care within local and regional referral networks.
* Proven background in managing paediatric patients effectively.
* Experience in engaging in quality improvement activities to enhance healthcare delivery.
* Background in research and teaching, contributing to the advancement of paediatric practices and education.
The Region:
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
Your lifestyle includes a relaxed and affordable lifestyle, access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf, outstanding National Parks, and great sporting and recreational facilities.
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community.
* Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
* Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits.
* Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
* Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity.