Career Medical Officer - Full Time / Part Time
Care is our passion. People are our business. Excellence is our standard. Growth is our ambition.
Description
We're looking for a positive, people-focused Career Medical Officer (CMO) to join the Dubbo Private Hospital team. As the Hospital's CMO you will be responsible for providing high quality general medical care to patients, under the supervision of our Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs). You will undertake your role in a professional manner, promoting private health care through positive relations, interactions and actions.
Benefits working at Dubbo Private Hospital
At Dubbo Private Hospital, we're all about supporting real people to deliver extraordinary care. As part of the Healthe Care team, you can expect:
Full Time / Part Time opportunities with flexible rostering to support your work/life balance
Wonderful leadership team
Collaboration with like-minded professionals across a multi-disciplinary team
Grow with us - commitment to career development, ongoing training and development
Discounted health insurance
Novated lease salary packaging
Paid parental leave
Fitness Passport
Dubbo Private is a busy, multi-service facility, offering a variety of workplace experiences in a private hospital setting. Your duties and responsibilities will include assessing, planning and implementing patient care plans; reporting and paperwork as relevant to your role; completing regular, ongoing mandatory education and training; working as part of a skilled, multi-disciplinary team; and maintaining compliance with all relevant Healthe Care policies and practices.
Current unrestricted registration with AHPRA
Demonstrated clinical and procedural experience to undertake the roles required of an CMO
Capacity to work on a rotating roster and on-call basis




Ability to work with minimum supervision and prioritise workload
Demonstrated professional communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to work effectively, as a team member, in a multidisciplinary environment
Demonstrated organisational and time management skills
Previous experience in a similar role within a private hospital setting
Fully Immunised with Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination
Duties & Responsibilities
Ensure a detailed history and physical examination has been completed for patients at the request of VMO or Nurse Unit Manager
Document findings in the medical record and communicate with VMO as appropriate
Investigations
Prescribe drugs and treatment
Receive from responsible medical officer and provide responsible medical officer detailed handover of relevant patients at the commencement and end of each shift
Together with the rest of the clinical team initiate discharge plan on day 1 and review daily
Review each patient as requested by VMO, patient or nursing staff.
Medical Emergency calls
Assist with arrangements, including documentation, for transfer of patients to Dubbo Base Hospital
Liaise with General Practitioner and VMO as appropriate
Counsel patients and relatives as appropriate
Complete consultation requests for Allied Health and other medical specialties
Only carry out procedures within capabilities
In the event of death, complete documentation required at the time of death,



including death certificate or referral to Coroner as requested by admitting doctor
Complete notifiable disease forms and adverse drug reaction reports as appropriate
Participate in unit and Hospital meetings where required.
Venipuncture and cannulation
Airway management
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Safe and appropriate use of IV drugs, blood products and IV fluids
Bandaging, suturing and wound care
Intra-gastric tube insertion
Bladder catheterisation not requiring instrumentation
Who we are
Located in the heart of New South Wales, Dubbo Private Hospital offers a range medical and surgical services, with access to on-site rehabilitation programs. On-site consulting rooms, radiology and pathology services are also available.
As part of Healthe Care you will enjoy all the benefits and support of a large organisation whilst working alongside a close knit local hospital team. Whether you're looking for a tree change, somewhere to start your career, or an opportunity to take the next step, join our team today!
Dubbo Private Hospital is a key facility within the Healthe Care Group. We are a private healthcare provider of choice, driving innovation and clinical best practice to the services we provide.
Position enquiries and applications
Applications must address and meet essential criteria. Applications must include CV and names of at least 2 professional referees.
Interested to know more?
Shae Carr I CEO/Director of Clinical Services I Dubbo Private Hospital I 3 Moran Drive Dubbo NSW **** E: ****** I ************ I W: dubboprivate.com.au
Applications close: COB Friday 14th August ****
*Due to the large volume of applicants, only successful candidates will be contacted.
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📌 Career Medical Officer - Full Time / Part Time (Dubbo)
🏢 Healthe Care Australia
📍 Dubbo