NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist - Adult Inpatient MHS (Kurrajong) - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.

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

Employment Type:Permanent Part or Full Time
Position Classification:Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist
Staff Specialist Salary: $278,355 to $376,068 per annum full-time equivalent depending on experience. Additional temporary allowances are paid where applicable.
Hours Per Week: Up to 40hrs per week
Requisition ID:REQ706239

Remuneration as aSeniorSpecialistwill be considered and is subject to CE Approval

Applicants may select to apply for a Visiting Medical Officer role or a Staff Specialist role.

What you'll be doing

Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist Adult Inpatient Psychiatry services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and secure clinical practice.

Where you will be working





Tweed Valley Hospitalis a major referral and teaching hospital located in the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region also including Murwillumbah District and Byron Central Hospitals. Tweed Valley Hospital opened on 14 May 2024.

NNSWLHD Mental Health Services care for adults, adolescents and children and work with you and your family or carers to determine what options are available to help you recover. There is one Acute Adult Inpatient Mental Health Unit at Tweed Valley Hospital.

The Tweed Valley Hospital is located in the beautiful Tweed Valley, a subtropical oasis close to some of Australia's most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations. It encompasses the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and is the gateway to the Gold Coast. Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Tweed Region has something to suit every lifestyle.

About Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD)

We are a healthcare community, caring for the people of the Northern Rivers. We understand that high-quality healthcare and quality of life go hand in hand. Our hospitals,



and our community health and multipurpose services are a well-balanced modern network truly connecting the communities we serve across the Tweed, Richmond, and Clarence Valleys.

If you care about high-quality healthcare and quality of life, we encourage you to join us.

You care. We care. Learn more about NNSWLHD here.

Relocating to the region?

VisitNorthern NSW Local Health District for more information on living and working in this area.

The Welcome Experience in the Northern Rivers connects you and your family with local people and local resources to help you settle in and feel at home in your new community faster.

Learn more at www.nsw.gov.au/welcomexperience

Join our team and you’ll enjoy:

- Salary packaging and novated leasing – increase your take-home pay
- Fitness discounts – focus on your health and wellbeing
- Growth – access to professional and personal development
- Team culture – work in a collaborative, versatile and supportive team environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce

As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.

As a Visiting Medical Officer you may be eligible for a range of financial benefits on appointment to a regional Hospital. Further information may be found in: Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Fee-For-Service Contracts) Determination and Public Hospitals (Visiting Medical Officers Sessional Contracts) Determination

📌 NNSWLHD Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist Psychiatrist (Tweed Heads)
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