Career Medical Officer

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Demonstrated clinical and procedural competency in:
• Assessment and management of medical, surgical, obstetric, paediatric and mental health patients;
• Venepuncture, venous and arterial cannulations;
• Urinary Catheterisation including suprapubic catheters;
• Lumbar puncture;
• Independent interpretation of diagnostic pathology, radiology and cardiology tests;
• Cardiopulmonary resuscitation, Basic and Advanced life support including airway management of adults and paediatric patients (completion of accredited training in past 2 years).
• Minimum four years postgraduate experience and demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position. 
• This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent’s registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role. 
• Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
• To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.

1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
2. Demonstrated ability to work autonomously within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
3. Minimum four years postgraduate experience and demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a setting appropriate to the needs of the position.
4. Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
5. Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
6. Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
7. Demonstrated commitment to continuing professional development and self-education.
8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

For role related queries or questions contact:
Jennifer Williams on 02 4560 5786 or Jennifer.Williams6@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 29, DECEMBER 2024