Career Medical Officer - Emergency Department - Apply via eCredential
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Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee.Assist in the provision of the Emergency Medicine service at Fairfield Hospital through medical management, clinical direction to and collaboration with other ED and facility staff, as well as clinical care for ED patients.The CMO provides high quality experienced clinical service to the Emergency Department. The personal development aim is to develop the skills and knowledge needed to operate independently as an Emergency Department medical practitioner. This can be achieved through structured and supervised observation of, exposure to, and management of patients, as well as participation in ED education and quality assurance activities.
Where You'll Be Working
Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds.
This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles.
Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties.
The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team.
The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), Public Schools, a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria.
To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.
1. Previous experience in the assessment and management of Emergency Department patients.
2. Proficiency in airway management, advanced resuscitation skills and in central venous and arterial line insertion.
3. Previous experience in the Emergency Department and wide range of medical experience.
4. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development.
5. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including relevant computer skills.
6. Current Medical Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA), or eligible for same.
7. Evidence of continuing professional development in Emergency Medicine (ie ALS, APLS, ELS course completion).
8. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.
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Additional Information
Salary Packaging
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Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport .
Transforming Your Experience
Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.
To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.
At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander ⚫️ 🟡 🔴 background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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