Ed Consultant

Employment Type: Fixed Term/Permanent Part time (VMO)

**Salary**: Dependent on Specialist year level

Location: Mercy Hospital for Women Heidelberg

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter

Contact: Dr Alexis Shub

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity- Part time role commencing asap.- Based at the Mercy Hospital for Women, Heidelberg.- Provide care for patients in the Emergency Department.- Responsible for direct care of patients in the Emergency Department and teaching and supervision of junior medical staff.- Positions are suitable for Fellows of Emergency Medicine or Obstetrics and Gynaecology.- Employment terms as per the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Senior Medical Specialist Certified Agreement.

The Mercy Hospital for Women is one of 4 tertiary obstetrics and gynaecology centres in Victoria.

The Emergency Department provides direct primary clinical care of women with acute obstetric and gynaecological problems and newborns with a range of neonatal conditions within a 24-hour service. The total number of presentations per year is approximately 17,000. The service undertakes extensive liaison and co-ordination with varying departments within the hospital, including labour ward, High Dependency Unit, Gynae oncology, Early Pregnancy Assessment Service and general gynaecology and lactation departments.

You will be working with a committed team of midwives and junior medical staff, many of whom are on the RANZCOG training program.

The role includes both supervision and training of junior staff as well as direct patient care.

The right person will be keen to make a difference in womens health care, but further upskilling is also available in obstetrics, and in early pregnancy management and ultrasound.

About You- Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).- Fellowship RANZCOG OR ACEM.- Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge.- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.- Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team.

What you’ll bring

You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:

- Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
- Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

- 100+ years of caring

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
- A team of 10,000 hearts

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
- Countless moments and lives

As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
- And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

- Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
- Advance your career with o