Remuneration: $76,009.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24661
Eligibility Requirements
To be eligible for this position you must be a graduate from an Australian or New Zealand AMC accredited medical school.
To apply for a Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Prevocational Training position in NSW you must:
1. Have successfully completed a Medical Intern Recruitment Application online for a NSW intern position.
2. Meet eligibility and the NSW Health priority list criteria for medical graduate recruitment.
3. Be expected to complete your medical degree this year or have completed your degree in the past two years.
4. Have not previously worked as a doctor.
More about RPR: https://www.heti.nsw.gov.au/education-and-training/courses-and-programs/medical-graduate-recruitment/rural-preferential-recruitment
The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities
Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.
Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
The Role
Tweed Valley Hospital is looking for Interns to work on a rotational basis across the annual 5 clinical terms. This provides our Intern medical officers with quality experience in a range of different medical and surgical specialities.
Preferences for rotations can be expressed at interview with final allocations confirmed following acceptance. Available rotations include:
· General Medicine
· General Surgery (including Colorectal, Upper GI and Breast Surgery)
· Surgical Subspecialty – Orthopaedics
· Emergency Department
· Renal
· Haematology & Oncology
· Geriatric Medicine
All positions including a relieving term which is a role covering after hours shifts and covering annual leave of other junior medical officers.
About Tweed Valley Hospital
This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs.
Tweed Valley Hospital has:
• currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds
• expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics
• a developing interventional cardiology service
• a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces
• an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy
• 12 operating theatres
• a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities
• End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!
Where you will be working
Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast, the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice!
The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane!
Northern New South Wales
Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.
Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality!
· For more information on our hospitals please visit Northern NSW Local Health District - Hospitals
· For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District-Working in Northern NSW
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency), judgment and expertise
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team
- Good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education
- For Rural Preferential Recruitment: Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the provision of quality healthcare in a rural setting
Need more information?
1) Click here for the Position Description
2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Karlia Gabriel on karlia.gabriel@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Thursday 5 June 2025 (11:59pm)
