Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112

- Salary/Total Indicative Remuneration: $99,707 - $158,523 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – MDP2
- Temporary Full-Time – up to 31 January 2028

About the Role

Point-of-care ultrasound is reshaping emergency medicine, and Lyell McEwin Hospital is looking for a Medical Practitioner ready to build genuine subspecialty expertise at one of South Australia's busiest public emergency departments. This full-time, fixed-term contract role runs through to 30 January 2028, giving you a structured, immersive pathway to advance your emergency ultrasound skills within a collegial and clinically progressive team.

What You'll Be Doing

- Performing and interpreting point-of-care ultrasound across a broad range of emergency presentations, including trauma, cardiac, and procedural applications
- Contributing to the clinical management of emergency patients across the full acuity spectrum at Lyell McEwin Hospital
- Supporting the development and delivery of ultrasound education for junior medical staff and registrars within NALHN
- Participating in quality improvement activities aligned with Northern Adelaide Local Health Network's emergency medicine priorities

What You'll Bring

- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- Demonstrated emergency medicine experience at a registrar level or above
- Existing foundational point-of-care ultrasound competency with a commitment to formal credentialing progression
- Strong clinical reasoning and the ability to perform effectively in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment
- A commitment to the SA Health Values of integrity, respect, and accountability in every patient interaction




- Eligibility to work within the SA public health system, including satisfactory background screening

To be eligible for this position, you must have a Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration.

The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships.

An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

Benefits of working at NALHN

Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.





NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.

SA Health is 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, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.

We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment. You are encouraged to let us know if you have a support or access requirement during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.

The South Australian public sector promotes flexibility including part time work. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Checks:

- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
- National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person-related employment screening – apply to any accredited bodies approved to offer a service directly to the public. Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See the National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

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.

Job Ref: 944746

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📌 Medical Practitioner – Emergency Ultrasound (Adelaide)
🏢 Australasian College for Emergency Medicine
📍 Adelaide