HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital

Employment Type
:
Visiting Medical Officer

Position Classification
:
Visiting Medical Officer

Remuneration
:
Sessional Award

Hours Per Week
: 0

Requisition : REQ
594008

Applications Close
:
Applications will be received and reviewed monthly

Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in one of Australia's most breathtaking coastal locations? Tomaree Hospital, nestled in the heart of beautiful Port Stephens, invites passionate and experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice to join our dynamic team.

• Stunning
  
  Location:
  
  Enjoy a work‑life balance like no other, surrounded by pristine beaches, national parks, and vibrant community life.
• Modern, supportive facility
• 5‑bed Emergency Department including a dedicated resuscitation bay
• 24/7 medical coverage in ED with two rotating shifts per day (GP VMO or CMO)
• 12‑bed inpatient ward including Fast Track service
• Ward‑based GP VMO/CMO coverage from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

• Strong clinical and operational support from the Director of Medical Services at Maitland Hospital
• Access to HNELHD's patient flow resources and retrieval services
• Collegial, team‑oriented culture with a focus on high‑quality rural healthcare
• Flexible recruitment episodes to suit your availability and career goals

Whether you’re seeking a sea change, a new challenge, or a meaningful rural health experience – Tomaree Hospital is the place to be. Apply now and experience the perfect blend of career fulfilment and coastal lifestyle.

• Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on‑call services as determined and required by HNELHD
• Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on‑call, including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD
• Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD
• A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRMM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways
• Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice
• Evidence of being a scholar, maintaining medical professional development and having the ability to assist other staff, including trainees, in the acquisition and development of knowledge
• Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public
• Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings
• Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities
• Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance
• Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health

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For role related queries or questions, contact Hari Nair, Health Service Manager / Director of Nursing, Tomaree Hospital and Medical Centre – Rural and Regional Health Services.

Days of work:
Monday to Friday – 08:00 am to 4:30 pm

Tel:  | Ext 40742 | Fax  | hari.bhaskarannair.gov.au