Position: JMO Supervised Practice – Intern Department: Rotations across the 5-term year Location: Tweed Valley Hospital Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region. More than 280,000 people live within the Northern NSW Local Health District, and around 4.7 per cent of our population are of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander heritage. Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality! The Role We are seeking full-time Intern (Intern) to join, providing coverage across Tweed, Byron and Murwillumbah Hospitals. This role offers varied and rewarding clinical experience, supporting multiple departments and teams across the network.

The Role

We are seeking full-time Intern (Intern) to join, providing coverage across Tweed, Byron and Murwillumbah Hospitals. This role offers varied and rewarding clinical experience, supporting multiple departments and teams across the network.

About Tweed Valley Hospital

This is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region, also including Murwillumbah District & Byron Central Hospitals. The 723.3 million state-of-the-art hospital opened on 14 May 2024 and will deliver additional health services and bed capacity to meet the growing community's healthcare needs. Tweed Valley Hospital has: currently 280 beds with capability to expand to 430 beds expansive outpatient facilities with opportunity to increase available clinics a developing interventional cardiology service a fully capable emergency department with 42 treatment spaces an integrated cancer care service with radiotherapy 12 operating theatres a dedicated Learning, Development & Research centre located on campus, with modern library facilities End of trip facilities (showers etc) and free staff parking!

Where you will be working

Working at Tweed Valley Hospital provides the opportunity for a perfect work-life balance. Located between Byron Bay and the Gold Coast,



the Tweed Valley serves up an amazing lifestyle against a stunning natural backdrop. From spectacular mountains to golden beaches and beautiful rivers, the region is overflowing with places to explore among five world heritage listed national parks. The historic town of Murwillumbah is the geographic centre and the cultural hub of the valley. Byron Bay (Australia’s most easterly point) is 30 minutes down the coast and is known for its beauty, relaxed atmosphere and lively entertainment scene. It is a popular spot for tourists and people seeking an alternative lifestyle. Along the coast from Byron up to Tweed Heads, surfers are spoilt for choice! The hospital is located on the outskirts of Kingscliff - just 10 minutes south of the Queensland border and the Coolangatta International Airport, and 90 minutes to Brisbane! Northern Recent South Wales Northern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations. The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast. The Ballina and Byron Shires include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce. Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there’s something to suit every lifestyle. Our staff live and work in some of Australia’s most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it’s a reality! For more information on our hospitals please visit Northern NSW Local Health District - Hospitals For more information on living and working in this area please visit Northern NSW Local Health District-Working in Northern NSW

What you'll be doing





The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas in the public health organisation. The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers. Responsibilities include:

- Coordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to their Unit within the Public health organisation.
- The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in their Unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment.
- Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate
- Ensuring all decisions concerning the patients are made in consultation with their immediate supervisor.

The Supervised Practice position is suitable for applicants eligible for provisional or limited registration seeking entry level experience, including international medical graduates. The purpose of this position is to provide medical graduates with a supervised practice position to meet the requirements of gaining general registration with AHPRA.

- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Candidate must not hold an intern position
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency) and judgment.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of all members of the team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Evidence of continuing professional development; and commitment to self-education, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
- Demonstrates computer literacy skills
- Documented preparedness and ability to participate in afterhours rosters, on call rosters and move between services and geographic locations as required by the employer or training network.

Applications Close: 12, November 2026

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