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• Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, Berri
• Full Time Contract | Ongoing | MDP4
• Base Salary $171,064 to $220,326 p.a. *

* + superannuation + leave loading + allowances (if applicable) + salary sacrifice benefits

Step Into a Rewarding Career as a Senior Medical Practitioner in Berri!

Are you an experienced Senior Medical Practitioner with a passion for Emergency Medicine and acute care? Are you looking to be part of a dedicated team committed to delivering the highest quality care in a collaborative environment? If so, we want to hear from you!

About the Role:

As a Senior Medical Practitioner in Emergency Medicine, you will play a vital role in managing patient care in the Emergency Department at Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network. Your expertise will be crucial in ensuring patients receive the highest standard of care, working alongside a multi-disciplinary team of medical professionals, nurses, and allied health staff.

In this role, you will:

• Manage the care of patients allocated to you in the Emergency Department, including providing after-hours support for the inpatient medical unit.
• Participate in a 24-hour, 7-day roster, ensuring continuous care availability.
• Contribute to ongoing education and training for medical and nursing staff, promoting a culture of learning and collaboration.
• Lead and support teamwork across departments to ensure optimal clinical outcomes.
• Engage in Continuous Quality Improvement activities to maintain the highest standards of care.
• Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our focus on patient-centred care, accountability, evidence-based practice, and ongoing quality improvement.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner.
• Significant training and/or experience in Emergency Medicine and other relevant acute medical fields.
• A wealth of clinical experience, particularly in emergency and acute care settings.
• A commitment to evidence-based practice and a focus on patient benefit.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams.

Why Join Us?

The Riverland Mallee Coorong Local Health Network, called RMCLHN for short, supports more than 70,000 people living in country South Australia in the towns and surrounds of Renmark, Paringa, Berri, Barmera, Waikerie, Loxton, Pinnaroo, Lameroo, Karoonda, Mannum, Murray Bridge, Tailem Bend, Meningie, Tintinara and Coonalpyn.  Click here for more information about working for RMCLHN.

• We will provide support, both personally and professionally
• Give you access to a range of education and training opportunities designed to enhance your role
• Offer flexible work arrangements to better balance work, personal life, and family commitments
• Provide an inclusive workplace culture that values diversity, ensuring every employee feels a sense of belonging and safety
• Offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
  Provide Relocation Support, where applicable. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and make a lasting impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, apply now to join our team in Berri.

Applicant Information

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:

• 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

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: 891557.

Enquiries

Colleen Norton
Medical Workforce Unit Manager
Phone: 8580 2450
E-mail: colleen.norton@sa.gov.au 

Application Closing Date

17 January 2025 - 11.55PM

Attachments

891557 Senior Medical Practitioner - MDP4 Role Description.pdf

About Berri Factsheet.pdf

Australian applicant guidelines