Principal House Officer

2 days ago


Brisbane, Australia Queensland Health Full time

About the role
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) participates in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital clients under the supervision and direction of the Director of the relevant department to which they are allocated.

**Some of the key accountabilities of the role are**:

- Your job is the safe and efficient care of patients. Whenever other matters conflict with that role, the care of the patients must come first.
- Provide clinical care of patients, under the supervision of a Consultant/Registrar, as part of a multidisciplinary clinical team, including ensuring continuity of care both within the Department and with external service providers.
- To contribute to the continual upgrading of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and patients.
- Document relevant clinical information accurately, concisely and legibly in the patient chart.
- To arrange investigations, surgical and medical treatment and discharge as directed by the Consultant, Registrar.
- Conduct day to day review of patients.
- Actively participate in the RMO Assessment processes.
- Actively contribute to maintaining a safe workplace that values the health and safety of co-workers, clients or visitors.
- Actively contribute to developing and maintaining a culture where staff are vigilant to risks to themselves, their co-workers, clients or visitors (including health and safety, business and operational risks).
- Actively participate in the Health Service Performance Planning and Appraisal and Individual Development Planning processes.

About you
- Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) with particular reference to effective communication and courtesy when interacting with patients, relatives, general public and health care colleagues.
- A commitment to participate in on-going educational activities
- Sound theoretical knowledge, practical skills and ethical behaviour required of a medical practitioner
- To comply with and utilise contemporary human resource managements and practices, including workplace health and safety, equal employment opportunity and anti-discrimination policies.
- Demonstrated honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff

**Mandatory Requirements**:

- Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health
West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.
To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community - Follow this link

**Benefits**:

- 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
- 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
- Professional development
- Salary sacrificing options
- Wellness programs
- Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply
Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.



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