Resident Medical Officer

Overview

Rockingham General Hospital is seeking applications from qualified Resident Medical Officers interested in joining our Acute Medical Team. This 6-month fixed-term opportunity will offer suitably qualified RMOs the opportunity to gain valuable on the job experience in an acute hospital setting. Rockingham General Hospital currently has vacancies in the following specialty areas:

• Emergency Department
• General Medicine
• Additional vacancies across the hospital may be filled via this process

Working in collaboration with the Rockingham General Hospital multidisciplinary team, the RMO provides a high quality of clinical service to hospital patients under the supervision of clinical supervisors including Registrars, Consultants and other senior staff.

Who We Are

South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS) delivers quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across the southern half of Perth. Our vision is "Excellent health care, every time". SMHS values guide our work in every action, including recruitment and employment.

Recruitment Pool

This is a Recruitment Pool for Fixed Term Full Time, Fixed Term Part Time and Casual appointments with the possibility of extension(s). Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur. Appointments may be made from this pool until 31/12/2026.

Eligibility and Diversity

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

How to Apply

Interested applicants should apply online via MedCareersWA. Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online; this email will be used for communication. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

What to Include

• A copy of your current CV
• A cover letter of no more than 2 pages addressing the essential selection criteria as outlined in the job description
• The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role

Referees: It is preferable for your referee to be a current supervisor or manager. Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please allow sufficient time to complete the online application process. Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety; where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel. Applications submitted without a CV/Resume will be invalid.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.

Eligibility and Conditions

Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).

WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health's Aboriginal Workforce Policy. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.

WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. Policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may be asked to comment on an applicant's integrity and ethical behaviour.

Other Conditions

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For information, refer to the WWC site.
• South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and will not pay fees to any such organization unless arranged.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.

Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm AWST will not be accepted. Late or email applications will not be considered.

MedCareers Ref 492988 / VCID 995282

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