Job Description

CAM29906

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Employment Type: Temporary Various
/n Remuneration: $147,664 - $220,018
/n Hours Per Week: 38

/n Requisition ID: CAM29906

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An exciting chance exists to join the Emergency Department at Shellharbour Hospital. Shellharbour Hospital is a 197‐bed acute facility providing a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community‐based services. The inpatient services include aged care, medical, surgical, mental health and acute medical assessment inpatient beds, plus a day surgery unit.

The hospital also provides emergency services, elective surgical services, general medical, antenatal and primary family health care, satellite renal dialysis, as well as adolescent and adult mental health services. Construction is also underway for the development of the new Shellharbour Hospital.

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Shellharbour is located on the picturesque South Coast of NSW, located over an hour's drive south of Sydney, and has a rapidly growing population. Surrounded by pristine beaches, renowned fishing/diving spots and rolling hills in the countryside, Shellharbour is rapidly growing with many family friendly attractions.

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Your Role as the CMO

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The Career Medical Officer (CMO) is an integral part of the multidisciplinary health care team. The CMO will provide supervision to junior doctors and high‐quality medical services to patients of ISLHD under the supervision of specialist staff.

The CMO will participate in a rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends and will have the opportunity to work at various hospitals across ISLHD. The successful candidate will have the ability to lead the department overnight with well‐developed critical care skills.

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Benefits of working with ISLHD

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- Allocated Days Off (ADO) – once a month take a paid day off (eligible full‐time employees)

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- Novated leasing – lease a car and pay for all running costs out of your pre‐taxed salary (eligible full‐time employees)

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- Fitness Passport – discounted gym membership that both you and your family can enjoy (eligible employees)

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- Discounted health insurance is available through a number of different private health insurance providers.

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- Career progression and professional development

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Qualifications

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- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

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- Five Years postgraduate experience or greater (CMO Grade 2) or less than five years postgraduate experience (CMO Grade 1)

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- Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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- Participation in after‐hours roster commitments and rotations to other emergency departments in the ISLHD

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- Sufficient skills knowledge and experience to practice as a safe and competent Emergency CMO. Post graduate Qualifications in or relevant to Emergency Medicine or significant experience in Emergency medicine.

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- Demonstrated ability to work independently and to coordinate services across multiple providers

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- Good leadership and teamwork skills

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- Excellent time management and organisational skills

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ISLHD is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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ISLHD is dedicated to fostering a child‐safe workplace that respects and upholds the rights of children and young people, aligned with NSW Health's commitment to implementing the Child Secure Standards. We aim to ensure that children and young people feel secure, supported, and included in their care.

All current and prospective staff are expected to prioritise the safety, welfare, and wellbeing of children and young people, actively working to protect them from harm and abuse.

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NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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📌 Career Medical Officer (Shellharbour)
🏢 Southern NSW Local Health District
📍 Shellharbour