Job Description
Visiting Medical Officer – Anaesthesia
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Newcastle | Newcastle, NSW
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Casual VMO Position | Department of Anaesthesia | FANZCA
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Where Compassion Meets World-Class Care
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Sante Recruitment is seeking an experienced Visiting Medical Officer – Anaesthetist to join the Department of Anaesthesia in Newcastle on a casual basis.
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This is an excellent chance for a specialist anaesthetist to join a dynamic multidisciplinary environment and provide high-quality anaesthetic care across a major healthcare service supporting the Hunter New England community.
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The Opportunity
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The Visiting Medical Officer will work closely with the surgical multidisciplinary team, providing safe, efficient and high-quality anaesthetic care to patients at Calvary Mater Newcastle.
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High-quality patient-centred care
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Safe and effective anaesthetic practice
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Multidisciplinary teamwork
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Clinical education and supervision
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Quality improvement
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Professional development
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Positive health outcomes for the community
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Key responsibilities include:
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Providing specialist anaesthetic services to patients
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Working collaboratively with surgeons, medical staff, nursing and allied health professionals
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Ensuring efficient and effective patient management
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Participating in clinical education and teaching
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Contributing to quality improvement activities
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Maintaining professional standards and continuing professional development
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Supporting a culture of patient safety and compassionate care
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The hospital provides a broad range of specialist services, including:
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Oncology
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Coronary Care and Cardiology
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Surgery
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Intensive Care
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General Medicine
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Emergency Care
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Research and clinical services
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The organisation also has a strong reputation for research, particularly across oncology, toxicology, psychiatry and palliative care.
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Calvary Mater Newcastle works collaboratively with clinicians, nurses, patients, universities, affiliated organisations and charities to support clinical excellence, research and improved patient outcomes.
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About You The Successful Applicant Will Demonstrate
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A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA
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Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA)
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Demonstrated capacity for productive and effective patient management
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Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
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Commitment to undergraduate and postgraduate teaching across medicine, nursing and allied health
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement
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Commitment to ongoing personal and professional development
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills
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This casual VMO prospect may suit a specialist anaesthetist seeking flexible clinical work within an established tertiary healthcare environment.
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Staff Benefits Include
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On-site parking
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Up to $15,900 in salary packaging options
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Meal entertainment packaging
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Novated car leasing
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Fitness Passport
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Employee Assistance Program
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Transfer of leave entitlement balances for eligible NSW Health employees
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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Opportunities for professional development
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Strong clinical and multidisciplinary networks
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Access to a research-active healthcare environment
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The culture is built around providing a protected, equitable, inclusive and welcoming workplace where individuals and their contribution are valued.
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Why Apply?
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Casual Visiting Medical Officer – Anaesthesia position
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Established Department of Anaesthesia
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Major healthcare service in Newcastle
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Public and private patient mix
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Multidisciplinary surgical environment
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Teaching and professional development opportunities
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Strong quality improvement culture
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Research-active healthcare organisation
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Salary packaging and employee benefits
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Excellent Newcastle lifestyle
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Location – Newcastle, NSW
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Newcastle offers the ideal combination of professional opportunity and coastal lifestyle.
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Enjoy beautiful beaches, excellent restaurants and cafés, outdoor activities and a vibrant regional city environment, while remaining within easy reach of Sydney.
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For a specialist looking to combine flexible VMO work with a high-quality coastal lifestyle, Newcastle provides an attractive alternative to metropolitan practice.

📌 Visiting Medical Officer Anaesthetist (New South Wales)
🏢 Sante Recruitment
📍 New South Wales