RMH@Home Acute (Hospital in the Home) - Hospital Medical Officer

This is a 12-month Part Time, Fixed Term position at 38 hours per fortnight commencing 1st February 2027 to 6th February 2028.

RMH@Home Acute (Hospital-in-the-Home) - HMO PD

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria's largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Units Description:

RMH@Home Acute is multidisciplinary service staffed by physicians and junior doctors from various specialties - General Medicine, Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Diseases and Emergency Medicine. The team works with specialist nursing, pharmacy and allied health staff to deliver acute inpatient care in the home, with an emphasis on community outreach and virtual modalities such as telehealth and remote patient monitoring.

About the role:

The Hospital Medical Officer role for RMH@Home Acute would care for patients in the community across a variety of issues, with the overarching aim of providing hospital-level assessment and treatments for patients in the home. It involves assessment of ward patients for HITH suitability and supporting junior doctors in HITH care under the supervision of consultant physicians.

About You:

- Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
- MBBS or equivalent tertiary qualifications
- Highly developed interpersonal and leadership experience
- A strong commitment to high-quality care
- The ability to work in a diverse multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- Have a valid Victorian driver licence and can drive





Application Instructions:

Please upload to your application.

- Cover Letter - addressed to Dr Seok Lim
- Current Curriculum Vitae
- References are required to be submitted at time of application
- Referees - Download reference Template (upload directly to application) or email to **************@mh.org.au

Benefits:

- A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
- Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including In office staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
- Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.

Find out more about The Royal Melbourne Hospital

For more information please contact Dr Seok Lim ************@mh.org.au

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Record Check and satisfactory Working With Children Check.

The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.

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