Primary Care Physician

General Physician Opportunity

This is a rewarding opportunity for a General Physician to join our team and contribute to the provision of high-quality medical care to patients.

The ideal candidate will possess excellent clinical skills, effective communication abilities, and a commitment to ongoing professional development. They will be able to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide comprehensive medical care to patients with multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illness that require ongoing hospital care.

Our organisation is committed to providing a dynamic and supportive work environment that fosters growth, balance, contribution, and lifestyle. We offer a range of benefits including competitive salary packaging options, opportunities for professional development, and a comprehensive induction program.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Providing high-quality medical care to patients with multiple active co-morbidities or undifferentiated illness that require ongoing hospital care.
2. Working collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal patient outcomes.
3. Developing and implementing initiatives to improve the quality of care provided to patients.
4. Maintaining up-to-date knowledge and skills through ongoing professional development.
5. Participating in departmental meetings and contributing to the development of policies and procedures.

Selection criteria for this role include:

1. Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
2. Advanced training in general medicine.
3. Australian citizenship or permanent residency.
4. Meets the credentialing and scope of practice requirements as defined by the Department of Health's Credentialing and Defining the Scope of Clinical Practice for Medical Practitioners in Victorian Health Services.
5. Effective communication skills both written and oral.
6. Ability and willingness to participate in the public patient on-call roster.
7. Demonstrated understanding and knowledge of health and safety issues and of Workplace Health and Safety (WHS) legislation as it relates to employee and employer responsibilities.
8. Ability to develop and implement initiatives of continuous quality improvement within the designated area of work with a demonstrated customer-focused approach to service delivery.
9. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and willingness to participate in department/ward performance management review programs.
10. Awareness and understanding of infection control principles as they relate to the position's designated area of work.

Employment type: This is a fractional opportunity, negotiable.

For further details, please refer to the position description or contact Ellie Daly at AWH for a confidential discussion.

About Albury Wodonga Health

AWH serves as the largest regional healthcare provider between Sydney and Melbourne, situated in the border cities of Albury and Wodonga. With a dedicated team of over 3,000 professionals, we proudly service a population of up to 300,000 across North-East Victoria and Southern NSW. Our extensive network encompasses two primary hospital campuses and an additional 22 sites, delivering a diverse range of emergency, surgical, women's and children's, community, mental health, allied health, and sub-acute services.

We are committed to our Employee Value Proposition and will deliver on our key pillars of Growth, Balance, Contribution, and Lifestyle. We provide comprehensive induction and training to set you up for success, offer exceptional Rewards and Benefits and continuously nurture your professional growth by providing opportunities for development.

Are you ready to become part of our team?

To uncover compelling reasons to embark on this career journey with us and become part of our fantastic team, please refer to our Candidate Information Pack.

Salary and terms will be in accordance with the relevant state EBA or Award.

AWH prioritises Equal Employment Opportunity, Ethical Practice, and embraces Cultural Diversity and Social Inclusion. We welcome applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders. Please note that appointments are contingent on satisfactory pre-employment checks including Criminal Record check and working with Children checks.

Important Notice: All healthcare workers must maintain all vaccinations required by relevant healthcare regulations, guidelines, or their specific role within the organisation. In addition to mandatory vaccinations, AWH strongly encourage all employees to receive the COVID-19 vaccination and the seasonal influenza (flu) vaccination, as recommended by public health authorities and as a preventative measure to help ensure the safety and well-being of patients, colleagues, and the broader community.

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