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• Yorke and Northern Local Health Network | Wallaroo and Port Pirie
• MD2 | Full/Part Time | Ongoing
• Multiple Positions Available
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $366,283 - $603,846 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
• Eligibility: Open to Everyone

Make an Impact as an Emergency Consultant with YNLHN!

We are excited to be able to offer Consultant posts within the newly developed division of Emergency and Acute Medical services at YNLHN. Although the working environment has improved over the last year, there is still plenty to do to improve our processes. If you feel enthused about utilising your skills by joining a forward looking and moving clinical service, this may be the job for you!

We are looking for applicants who will be keen to make a real difference to patient care by providing clinical leadership, training and supporting clinical governance.

The region has a fledgling GP training scheme that we wish to expand in the next few years. Recently, there has been a significant investment in junior staffing across both Port Pirie and Wallaroo hospitals that have contributed positively to the working environment, leading to increased clinical safety and efficiency.

There are Consultant posts available at Wallaroo Emergency Department and Port Pirie Emergency Department. Both departments have seen a 10% increase in attendances over the last year All applicants must have attained a post-graduate qualification or be within six months of attaining this. Doctors who have attained FACEM, FRACGP and FACRRM are welcome to apply.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical services to the highest standard with limited supervision, exercising professional judgement and advanced clinical competence.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the emergency department efficiently and safely.
• Respond to MET/Code Blue/Code Black calls as required during shifts.
• Supervise, train, and provide guidance to junior medical staff and allied health professionals.
• Participate in teaching, quality assurance, continuous improvement, health promotion, and community education activities.
• Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement initiatives to enhance patient care and departmental performance.

What We’re Looking For:

We’re seeking a dedicated and experienced medical practitioner who holds a Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with appropriate specialist qualifications such as FACEM, FACRRM, or FRACGP. Ideally looking for a 0.5 to 1.0 full time equivalent commitment, however all applications will be considered. You must be registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration, or hold an equivalent qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award. The successful applicant will demonstrate the ability to work independently, lead clinical teams, and deliver high-quality emergency care in a multidisciplinary setting.

About Yorke and Northern Local Health Network

Yorke and Northern Local Health Network (YNLHN) is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTIQA+SB communities, and people living with disability and/or neurodivergence. We support workplace adjustments and welcome you to share any access or support needs during recruitment and employment. Flexible working arrangements, including part-time options, may be available and can be discussed for this role.

A career in YNLHN offers diverse opportunities, strong career development, and the chance to live and work across a unique landscape including farming regions, coastline, vineyards, and the Southern Flinders Ranges. View the video below to learn more about working with us

Work with us - Yorke and Northern LHN

Applicant Information

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

The YNLHN offers our employees access to salary sacrifice arrangements through Smart Salary (watch a short video about what salary packaging is click here) and some areas have access to a remote zone allowance. For information about the eligibility for the Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here.

Check(s)

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

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check
• 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.

Enquiries

Dewald Behrens
Position: Director Emergency and Acute Medical Services
Phone: 0426 679 668 (SMS first please)

Applications Closing Date

30 June 2027 11:55 PM

Attachments

938161 Emergency Department Consultant Role Description.pdf

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