SVPHS Career Medical Officer

Better and fairer care. Always.

We are St Vincent's Health Australia, Australia's largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.

Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated Oncology/Haematology CMO specifically to commence asap on a fixed-term contract to deliver medical care to Medical Oncology and Haematology outpatients in the Ambulatory Care Centre receiving chemotherapy and other cancer treatments, as well supporting Medical Oncology, Haematology and Radiation Oncology inpatients at St Vincents Private Hospital. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants a Monday to Friday role in a busy private hospital.

The role will involve delivering medical care under the direct supervision of oncologists and haematologists, and the successful applicant must be able to work autonomously as well as effectively and collaboratively in a team. The CMO will need to work closely and effectively with all members of the multidisciplinary team including nursing staff, allied health and clerical staff to support the treatment of oncology and haematology inpatients and outpatients.

They will need to demonstrate excellent communication skills and be comfortable working directly with consultants across St Vincent's Private Hospital.

A significant part of the CMO's role will be supporting the Ambulatory Care Centre by providing clinical care to outpatients moving through the unit, working directly with the Nursing Unit Manager and their staff, and by providing attention and support to service development aspects of the unit.

To be successful, you must possess the following:

• Registration with AHPRA (Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency) as a Registered Practitioner
• Specialist qualification and/or experience in Oncology/Haematology
• Ability to maintain collaborative and effective relationships with all multidisciplinary team members
• Ability to work flexibly within the Facility service
• Ability to provide clinical practice and care consistent with the mission and philosophy of the facility
• Ability to plan and coordinate patient/resident/client care effectively, maintain patient/resident/client advocacy and utilise patient/resident/client management systems
• Ability to participate in and support education activities and to contribute to the development of self and other team members
• Have a working knowledge and understanding of relevant regulations and legislation

Why work at St Vincent's?

• Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
• Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
• Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
• Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
• Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave

About the hospital

In this role you will be based at St Vincent's private hospital, Darlinghurst.

• A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
• Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
• Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
• Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
• Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health

Sponsorship / work rights for Australia

Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.

Pre-employment checks

Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.

Equal opportunity

We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone.

How to apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.

Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.