Paediatrician

About the Role – Casual

We are seeking a General Paediatrician to deliver high-quality inpatient, outpatient, and on-call paediatric and neonatology services as part of our multidisciplinary team.

The role includes:

- Clinics – Paediatric rapid access clinics and neonatal review clinics as rostered.

- On-Call & Neonatal Care – Participation in the paediatric/neonatal on-call roster, supporting maternity, Emergency Department, and inpatient units.

- Neonatal Skills – Proficiency in advanced neonatal resuscitation, including airway support, ventilation (face mask/laryngeal mask), chest compressions, endotracheal intubation, vascular cannulation (umbilical/peripheral), and medication/fluid administration.

- Ward Duties – Acting as the bed card holder for postnatal babies, managing admissions from the community, and performing well-baby checks prior to discharge.

Key Responsibilities

- Provide evidence-based clinical care to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

- Supervise and educate junior medical and relevant clinical staff.

- Use clinical information systems to support informed care planning.

- Communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.

- Participate in risk management, quality improvement programs, and incident reviews.

- Conduct daily ward rounds and participate in paediatric clinic sessions.

- Foster collaborative relationships with paediatric, obstetric, and anaesthetic teams.

Mandatory Requirements

- Annual Advanced Neonatal Resuscitation (ANR) certification with recent clinical NNR experience at the required service level.

- Advanced Paediatric Life Support 2 (full).

- FRACP in General Paediatrics with current Australian specialist registration.

- Eligibility for full registration with AHPRA as a Paediatrician/Neonatologist.

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