#533277 Postgraduate Fellow

Emergency Department

Calvary Mater Newcastle

Fixed Term – Full Time

• Fixed Term, Full-Time
• Salary Classification: Postgraduate Fellow
• Remuneration: $103.65 per hour + superannuation + annual leave loading + salary packaging options 

THE ROLE:

The Provisional Fellow in the Emergency Department is responsible for the provision and documentation of safe, effective and appropriate patient centre medical care in a team based environment. This position requires the participation on a 7 day a week/24hr roster, with an ability to work in charge of the department on night shift. 

DUTIES:

• Senior Medical Officer in-charge of the department, including night shift.
• Admitting Officer
• Coordinate and oversee deployment of resources within the department in conjunction with the nurse- in-charge to ensure that patients are seen within a timely manner.

• Notify the on-call ED consultant of staffing problems during the shift. Additional staff to be called in only on authorisation of ED consultant.

• Communicate effectively with patients, carers and members of the multi-disciplinary team.

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ABOUT YOU:

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Authority.

• Fellowship of Australasian College for Emergency Medicine or suitable overseas specialist qualification in Emergency Medicine or final year of training towards fellowship
• Demonstrated ability to provide high quality compassionate medical care as evidenced by recent practice experience in working congenially and collaboratively as both a leader and member of a multidisciplinary team, and as a provider of services that engender high levels of patient satisfaction and experience.
• Experience working in a department with significant paediatric activity.
• Experience in or knowledge of programs for improving the organisation and delivery of care in Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated ability to actively seek out improvements to service delivery, initiating change and consulting with those affected by the changes; allocating resources and proactively managing potential conflicts.
• Demonstrated capacity of maintaining knowledge of legal, regulatory, market and technological developments and anticipating the impact on business areas and plans accordingly.

For further information please contact Dr Ingrid Berling, Director of Emergency Medicine, Emergency Department on email: Ingrid.berling@calvarymater.org.au

WHY JOIN US?

CMN is an Affiliated Health Organisation providing services to both public and private patients primarily from the Hunter New England area. Current employees of NSW Health can request to have various leave entitlement balances transferred to CMN on commencement. Leave types may include but not limited to Long Service Leave, Annual Leave and Sick Leave. Applicants are encouraged to discuss this with the Convenor for further information. Working at CMN gives you access to a great range of benefits:

• Fitness Passport. 
• Gender Neutral parental leave
• Annual Leave Loading at 17.5 %
• Superannuation contributions at 11.5%
• ADO's each month (for full-time employees)
• Novated leasing available for eligible employees
• 4 weeks annual leave (pro-rata for part-time employees)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for staff and family members
• Generous Salary packaging options that reduce your taxable income and increase your take-home pay!

WHY NEWCASTLE, NSW?

Newcastle is a thriving city surrounded by magnificent natural scenery. Cosmopolitan and compact, we enjoy all the benefits of a global smart city including world class services and facilities, top-tier education and employment opportunities, all with an average commute time of 15 minutes. Discover inspirational living in a vibrant city that will inspire and delight. Visit Imagine Newcastle, here!

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

• Click ‘Apply for Job’ and follow the prompts. As part of your application, you will be asked to:
• Create a profile in our Calvary People Platform (if you are not an existing user)
• Attach a current resume.
• Provide a written response to four (4) selection criteria.
• Cover letters are optional (1-2 pages max.)

Please note: Only the criteria in the application needs to be addressed, however you’ll be assessed against the full list of Essential Criteria located within the attached Position Description.

As we serve the community across Home, Virtual and Residential Aged Care, Retirement Living and Hospitals, one thing sets us apart. Care from the heart. If this sounds like you, apply for a role with Calvary today.

Please note the following:

• As part of the application process, you will be required to complete pre-employment checks which may include, but is not limited to reference checks, work rights, criminal history check and, WWCC checks to ensure suitability for the role.
• You will be required to provide evidence of immunisation