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• Limestone Coast Local Health Network, Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service, Mount Gambier
• Indicative Total Remuneration*: $365,798 - $713,692 (subject to private practice arrangements) - MD2
• Ongoing Full Time 
• Multiple Positions Available (hours negotiable)

Join Our Team as a Paediatric Consultant at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service!

As a Paediatric Consultant, you will have the opportunity to deliver exceptional clinical services to paediatric patients, showcasing your expertise while leading a multidisciplinary team to ensure the highest standards of care. You will uphold professional excellence by adhering to Regional, Hospital, and departmental policies, embodying the standards set by the Australasian College for Paediatric Medicine, and making a meaningful impact in your patients' lives.

In this role, you will actively engage in teaching and mentoring trainee medical officers, interns, medical students, and, where appropriate, nursing and allied health staff, inspiring the next generation of healthcare leaders. You will also participate in clinical audits and initiatives focused on quality, safety, and clinical risk management, helping to enhance healthcare practices and patient outcomes.

Additionally, you will be involved in research and continuous medical education activities, contributing to the advancement of paediatric medicine while enriching your own professional development. Join us and make a lasting difference in paediatric care while advancing your career in a supportive and dynamic environment!

Key Responsibilities: 

• Patient Care: Provide medical services and expert consultations within the Paediatric Unit, ensuring high standards of clinical care.
• Clinical Leadership: Foster a collaborative team environment by offering clinical leadership and supervising trainee medical officers.
• Documentation and Communication: Ensure accurate documentation of clinical care in electronic medical records and timely communication with referrers.
• Administrative Support: Engage in administrative activities related to clinical service provision and assist the Head of Unit in planning and organising services.
• Community Networking: Develop community networks that support the Unit’s objectives and attend outpatient clinics as required.
• Emergency Services: Provide after-hours emergency paediatric services and participate in the on-call roster as needed.

What We’re Looking For: 

• Must have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications, eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration.
• Demonstrated experience in providing paediatric care within local and regional referral networks.
• Proven background in managing paediatric patients effectively.
• Experience in engaging in quality improvement activities to enhance healthcare delivery.
• Background in research and teaching, contributing to the advancement of paediatric practices and education.

Why Join Us? 

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is. 
• Collaborative and supportive work environment where your ideas are valued.
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

The Region

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.

The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.

Your lifestyle

• Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
• Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
• Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
• Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
• Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
• Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide

Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN   

Applicant Information

*Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable).

The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s) 

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) 

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

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job Ref: 890404

Enquiries

Madelyn Zawitkowski
Medical Liaison Officer
Phone: (08) 8721 1286
Email: health.lclhnmlo@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

13 January 2025, 11:55PM

Attachments

890404 Paediatric Consultant - Role Description.pdf

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