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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network, Hampstead Centre
• Salary MDP2 $89,253 to $144,291 p.a. + 11.5% Superannuation
• Multiple Full-Time Positions, up to 3 Year Contracts available

Join us at Hampstead Centre as we create a new centre of excellence in the care of older persons. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team, helping to shape and implement an innovative model of care that will set new standards in patient outcomes.

Aligned with CALHN's strategic vision for delivering world-class healthcare, Hampstead Centre is launching a new program, “CO-ACT” (Care of the Older Person and Community Transition), focused on providing exceptional care for older adults transitioning from acute to ongoing care. As a member of our CO-ACT team, you'll work in a supportive, family-like environment where collaboration is key, and your input on improving systems and practices is highly valued.

We're doing something different at Hampstead, and we want you to be part of our journey. Join us in making a meaningful impact in healthcare, where your expertise and passion can truly shine. As an integral member of our CO-ACT multidisciplinary team, you'll play a crucial role in improving the health system and making a real difference in the community.

About the Opportunity

Join our dynamic healthcare team as a Medical Practitioner (Trainee Medical Officer- TMO), where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering exceptional patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to manage and oversee the treatment of patients within the service, working closely with a dedicated team of Consultants including Geriatricians and General Practitioners, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals. Your contributions will directly impact the quality of care we provide, as you engage in Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives and participate in ongoing educational activities to enhance your expertise and that of your colleagues.

The Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre site is changing its profile with the growing demand for management of older persons with various levels of medical and social complexity. The experience gained will support your development or enhancement of skills including

• Multidisciplinary care models and case-conference
• Geriatric care including medical assessment, medication management, acute deterioration
• Engagement with the South Australian Civil and Administrative Tribunal and working along side Geriatricians completing capacity assessments
• Crucial conversations with patients and substitute decision makers

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to make a real difference in the lives of patients while advancing your medical career in a collaborative and supportive environment.

For further information about the opportunities available, please refer to the Role Description.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Hampstead Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help shape the future of health through world-class care,  world-class research, and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefits of Joining CALHN at Hampstead

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Relocation Support: Up to $10,000 reimbursement of approved relocation expenses for transitioning to CALHN, for eligible applicants, further information can be found here.
• Professional Development Allowances: up to $8,500 & Professional Development leave.
• Supervisor: An experienced consultant supervisor provided to support you along your career journey.
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Health and Fitness Benefits: Access to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.
• Career Opportunities: Explore career growth within the SA Health system with opportunities for skill development and movement across various metropolitan and regional sites. Benefit from a clear pathway to career advancement and professional development.

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Next Steps

Does this sound like the perfect career opportunity for you?

If you’d like to be considered in the first round of applicants: please submit your application by:

11:55 pm 29 September 2024

Submit your interest via clicking the “Apply Now Button”

What To Know More?

For more information, please contact:

What To Know More?

For more information, please contact:

Health.COACTEnquiries@sa.gov.au

Other Information

As part of the employment process, appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and Compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the Role Description

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 878507

All applications are to be submitted by:

11:55 pm 28 February 2025

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

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