General Surgery - VMO

Visiting Medical Officer | General Surgery | Temporary until 30 June 2027 | Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital | REQ570159 | Applications Close Tuesday 27 May 2025

An exciting opportunity within the General Surgery team has become available for a Visiting Medical Officer / Officer’s at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

Join us in shaping healthier futures. Together we can do more.

The General Surgeon will provide expert medical assessment and management of patients within the general surgery service in the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District (ISLHD).

The General Surgeon is responsible for the provision of specialist general surgery services to emergency patients, inpatients and outpatients.

The General Surgeon will ensure provision of high quality general surgery services to all patients within the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District.

The General Surgeon will proactively:
• Support the development of general surgery services
• Support and facilitate a culture of learning and best practice
• Support and develop general surgery research within the department

For more information and to view the position classification, see the Position Description here.

A little about us.

From Helensburgh in the north to North Durras in the south, ISLHD covers an area of 5,687 square kms. That’s 5,687 square kms of beautiful beaches, coastal cycling tracks, lush rainforests, incredible bushwalks and friendly people. The region is also host to many annual food, wine and arts festivals and events.

ISLHD operate eight hospital sites, employ over 8,500 staff and provide community health services across 58 locations. Commute times are short, childcare and schooling options are plentiful, and Sydney is close by.

Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital is a busy acute care facility with 211 beds, which provides emergency care, medical, surgical, and orthopaedic services to around 22,000 patients each year. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit that incorporates High Dependency and Coronary Care beds and provides Emergency Department services. As well as these clinical services, the hospital has a busy Obstetric Unit, and provides services for children under 16 years of age.

Shoalhaven Hospital is affiliated with the University of Wollongong and supports the training of Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff. As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine. 

The NSW Government has committed $438 million to redevelop Shoalhaven Hospital and make it the health hub for the entire region, providing the majority of emergency, critical care, acute, subacute and non-admitted services locally, reducing the need to transfer patients to Wollongong and Sydney. The intention is for the new hospital to be completed and operational in mid-2026.

Benefits of working with ISLHD.

We understand that balancing career aspirations with the demand of the everyday, as well as maintaining a healthy work-life balance, can be a challenge. To help with this, we offer a range of benefits which include:

•    Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – free confidential and professional assistance for staff and their families
•    Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers. Talk to your provider today for more information

Apply now by reading the Position Description, then, using our online portal, submit a resume and answer the targeted questions within the application. In addition, please note you must have the following essential requirements:

•    Applicable vaccination requirements for a Category A role.
•    Working With Children Check (WWCC)
•    Current AHPRA Registration

ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child-safe environment that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health’s commitment to implementing the Child Safe Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel safe, supported, and included in their care. All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

Enquiries about this position from recruitment agencies will not be accepted. Candidates interested in this position must make their own enquiries and submit their own application.

An eligibility list may be created for future VMO positions.

Need more information or help applying ?

•    Visit the ISLHD website for application tips, to learn more about ISLHD and other important application information.
•    Visit the Stepping Up website here. . Stepping Up supports Aboriginal people to navigate the recruitment process and find a career or employment in NSW Health.
•    Visit The Welcome Experience website here. The Welcome Experience is a free service supporting essential workers (and their families) who are considering applying for or have accepted a job in regional NSW.
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•    For role-related queries or help applying, contact Dr Steven Craig at steven.craig@health.nsw.gov.au
•    For application-related queries or help applying, contact Jean Jones at Jean.Jones@health.nsw.gov.au