HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital

Employment Type : Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification : Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration : Sessional Award
Hours Per Week : 0
Requisition ID : REQ
Applications Close : Applications will be received and reviewed monthly

Work in Paradise - Join Tomaree Hospital's Medical Team as a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice

Are you looking for a rewarding prospect in one of Australia's most breathtaking coastal locations? Tomaree Hospital, nestled in the heart of beautiful Port Stephens, invites passionate and experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice s to join our dynamic team.

Why Tomaree?

- Stunning Location: Enjoy a work-life balance like no other, surrounded by pristine beaches, national parks, and vibrant community life.
- Modern, Supportive Facility
- 5-bed Emergency Department including a dedicated resuscitation bay
- 24/7 medical coverage in ED with two rotating shifts per day (GP VMO or CMO)
- 12-bed inpatient ward including Fast Track service
- Ward-based GP VMO/CMO coverage from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM

What We Offer:

- Strong clinical and operational support from the Director of Medical Services at Maitland Hospital
- Access to HNELHD's patient flow resources and retrieval services
- Collegial, team-oriented culture with a focus on high-quality rural healthcare
- Flexible recruitment episodes to suit your availability and career goals

Mandatory requirements of this role include:

- Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on‑call services as determined and required by HNELHD




- Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on‑call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD
- Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRMM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.

Hari Nair

Health Service Manager / Director Of Nursing | Tomaree Hospital and Medical Centre - Rural and Regional Health Services

Days of work: Monday to Friday – 08:00 am to 4:30 pm

Tel 0*** | Ext 40742 | Fax 0*** | ***************@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close : Applications will be received and reviewed monthly

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📌 HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital (Port Stephens Council)
🏢 NSW Health
📍 Port Stephens Council