Staff Specialist

2 weeks ago


Nowra, Australia Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District Full time

Employment Type:
Permanent Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Position Classification:
Staff Specialist

Requisition ID:
REQ383528

An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Obstetrician and Gynaecologist to join the committed team at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital. This role offers the opportunity to live and work in a desirable coastal location.

This position qualifies for a Recruitment Incentive Package up to the value of $10,000 under the NSW Health Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme
.

The package is in addition to award entitlements and accommodation assistance and recognises the critical
role health workers play in the delivery of rural health services.

About the Role

About the Department


The maternity unit at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital is currently a level three role delineation, delivering over 800 babies a year.

The service is building to increase the Obstetric service to level 4 to increase the maternity number of services that the Obstetrics and Gynaecology department can offer local residents.

Colposcopy and Day Assessment clinics have been established to enhance service provision and planning has commenced on developing an Early Pregnancy Assessment Service.

The Department provides gynaecological services to the region with support for gynaecological oncology from Royal Women's Hospital, Randwick.

There is also the availability to the operating theatre, including opportunities to enhance skills in obstetric imaging depending on the career focus of the successful applicant.


About the Hospital


Shoalhaven Hospital is a busy acute care facility with 211 beds, which provides emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services to around 22,000 patients each year.

The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit that incorporates High Dependency and Coronary Care beds and also provides Emergency Department services.

As well as these clinical services, the hospital has a busy Obstetric Unit, and also provides services for children under 16 years of age.


The Shoalhaven Hospital is affiliated with the University of Wollongong and supports the training of Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff.

As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine.

About the Region
Live by the beach on the beautiful NSW South Coast. The Shoalhaven region is bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and over 100 magnificent beaches. The Shoalhaven's beautiful natural environment plays a central role in the quality of life of the local community.

Commute times are short; and when you're not at work, you can relax on some of the country's best beaches, explore the stunning coastal rainforests and outdoor adventure activities or enjoy the local dining - all contributing to a perfect work-life balance.

It is an easy two hours' drive from Sydney and home to the beautiful areas of Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley and Mollymook to name a few.


Advanced Trainees that are expected to receive FRANZCOG within 6 months may be considered for this role.


All NSW Health workers are required to have completed an up-to-date course of a COVID-19 vaccine (3 doses for Category A roles, 2 doses for Category B roles) which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA).

New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement or AIR COVID-19 Digital Certificate. Please provide proof of vaccination if available.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within the workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds.

Talent Pool

NSW Health does not require or accept the 'Fit2Work badge' offered as an option in eCredential

Selection Criteria

  • Specialist registration or eligible for specialist registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (FRANZCOG) and/or equivalent specialist recognition.
  • Evidence of continuing medical education and selfmonitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position.
  • Extensive experience at a senior O&G specialist level with demonstration of competency working independently with complex emergencies and limited support.
  • Proven capacity and/or experience in the provision of


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