Career Medical Officer

Overview

Career Medical Officer - Intensive Care Unit - Temp FT x 5 (Apply via eCredential). South Western Sydney Local Health District.

Req605610. Requisition ID: REQ605610. Employment Type: Temporary 5.0 FTE - 5 years (Apply via eCredential). Location: Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals. Position Classification: Career Medical Officer.

For role related queries or questions contact Dr Ramanathan Lakshmanan on 0413 872 477 or via email on Ramanathan.Lakshmanan@health.nsw.gov.au.

Click HERE to apply via e-Credential. NSW Health does not require or accept the “Fit2Work badge” offered as an option in eCredential. Enquiries/applications will not be accepted via recruitment agencies.

What Youall Be Doing

Provide clinical management and treatment of patients in a SWSLHD facility under your care. This care will be provided within the clinical privileges granted by the CE on the advice of the SWSLHD Medical and Dental Appointments Advisory Committee. Assist in the provision of the Intensive Care service at Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals through medical management, clinical direction to and collaboration with other ICU and facility staff. The CMO provides high quality experienced clinical service to the Intensive Care Department. The personal development aim is to develop the skills and knowledge needed to operate independently as an Intensive Care Department medical practitioner. This can be achieved through structured and supervised observation of, exposure to, and management of patients, as well as participation in ICU education and quality assurance activities.

Where Youell Be Working

Campbelltown and Camden Hospitals, part of the South Western Sydney Local Health District, work together to provide comprehensive healthcare services to the Macarthur region.

Campbelltown Hospital, a leading tertiary facility, offers a wide range of services including cardiology, maternity, palliative care, respiratory medicine, emergency medicine, and aged-care services. It also features specialised Mental Health and Cancer facilities. Camden Hospital complements these services by specialising in care for older persons with acute or chronic health conditions, including rehabilitation, palliative care, geriatric evaluation and management, and psychogeriatric care.

The hospitals share a close-knit, community-focused team dedicated to delivering safe, quality, and compassionate care. The ongoing multi-million dollar redevelopment at Campbelltown Hospital will further enhance its capabilities, introducing advanced equipment and amenities.

Together, these sister hospitals ensure that the diverse needs of the community are met with excellence and innovation in healthcare.

How to Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the below questions as thoroughly as possible. View our application guide for information on how to respond to criteria and improve your application.

1. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA).

2. Minimum 5 years postgraduate experience.

3. Proficiency in airway management, advanced resuscitation skills and in central venous and arterial line insertion.

4. Previous experience in the Intensive Care Department and wide range of medical experience, and in the assessment and management of Intensive Care patients.

5. Demonstrated commitment to continuing self-education and development.

6. Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) including relevant computer skills.

7. Evidence of continuing professional development in Intensive Care Medicine (ie ALS, APLS, ELS course completion).

8. Evidence of ability to work cooperatively and effectively with other staff and practitioners and in a multidisciplinary health care team.

Benefits & Additional Info

Salary Packaging
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Health & Fitness
South Western Sydney Local Health District employees receive discounted Gym Membership/Corporate Wellbeing Programs, including Fitness Passport.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

Eligibility

To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. We encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

NSW Health acknowledges the traditional owners of the land and pays respect to Aboriginal communities of today.

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