Resident Medical Officer - Palliative Care

Skills and Knowledge

1. Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Unconditional general and/or specialist registration with Medical Board of Australia and the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). At least three (3) years of post-graduate practice, including 6 months general medicine experience
2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience of caring for palliative care patients and their families holistically and ethically. Interest in pursuing a career or specialist interest in palliative care
3. Demonstrated sound interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
4. Demonstrated exceptional and sensitive verbal, written and electronic clinical communication to facilitate open and effective relationships patients, families and colleagues
5. Demonstrated ability to actively contribute to own continuing professional development
6. Demonstrated experience of and commitment to medical education and willingness to participate in undergraduate and postgraduate teaching of other health professionals
7. Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to ensuring high quality of patient care through participating in peer review, quality assurance, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management activities
8. Current Drivers Licence and willingness to travel within the Far West LHD