NBMLHD - Nepean Hospital - Staff Specialist - Up to 0.85FTE – Permanent – Emergency Department - APPLY via eCredential

Selection Criteria

1. Possess or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Possess Fellowship of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine(FACEM) or equivalent as provided for in the Health Insurance Act 1997 and the Staff Specialists (NSW) Award.  Evidence of Continuing Medical Education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position
3. Sound clinical knowledge in Emergency Medicine demonstrated through successful clinical practice in an environment appropriate to the requirements of the position including evidence of participation in quality assurance activities relevant to the specialty.  Proven capacity and / or experience in the provision of effective high quality emergency medicine services and the efficient utilisation of resources.
4. High level interpersonal and communication skills and demonstrated ability working within a multidisciplinary team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and junior medical staff supervision consistent with contemporary best practice supervision standards.  Commitment to the career development of junior medical staff.
6. Demonstrates the leadership and negotiation skills and attitudes appropriate for practice as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling of a high standard of professional behaviour to junior medical staff.
7. Commitment and / or experience in clinical research and quality improvement to support basic, applied, or clinical research as required within the Department. 
8. Proven understanding and demonstrated capacity to comply with the service objectives of the public health organisation. Sound knowledge and understanding of EEO principles and ability to ensure their own and co-workers’ safety by adopting safe work practices and compliance with WH&S policies and procedures.

Conditions of appointment are in accordance with the Health Services Act 1997, and Staff Specialists (State) Award.

Employees and Contractors must abide by the NSW Health Code of Conduct.

The position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the office of the Children’s Guardian.  For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of Children’s Guardian website: http://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/Working-with-children/working-with-children-check

Successful applicants will be required to obtain required vaccinations prior to commencing employment. Please click on the link for further information: Occupational assessment screening and vaccination - FAQ - Immunisation programs (nsw.gov.au)

 To apply, you need to be an Australian citizen, permanent resident or hold an appropriate work visa. 

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Need more information? 

Enquiries - Dr Cindy Hastings

Clinical Director Emergency Medicine

E: cindy.hastings@health.nsw.gov.au or P: 0439325240

Application information

All selection criteria must be addressed in your application.  Applications close 01 December 2024.  Applications must be received by 5pm on this date.  All applicants are to apply through eCredential.