HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital
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- Hunter New England Local Health District
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- REQ594008 Requisition #
Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration: Sessional Award
Hours Per Week: 0
Requisition ID: REQ594008
Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly
Work in Paradise – Join Tomaree Hospital’s Medical Team as a Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice
Are you looking for a rewarding opportunity in one of Australia’s most breathtaking coastal locations? Tomaree Hospital, nestled in the heart of beautiful Port Stephens, invites passionate and experienced Visiting Medical Officers in General Practice s to join our dynamic team.
Why Tomaree?
• ✨ Stunning Location: Enjoy a work-life balance like no other, surrounded by pristine beaches, national parks, and vibrant community life.
• Modern, Supportive Facility
o 5-bed Emergency Department including a dedicated resuscitation bay
o 24/7 medical coverage in ED with two rotating shifts per day (GP VMO or CMO)
o 12-bed inpatient ward including Fast Track service
o Ward-based GP VMO/CMO coverage from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM
What We Offer:
• Strong clinical and operational support from the Director of Medical Services at Maitland Hospital
• Access to HNELHD’s patient flow resources and retrieval services
• Collegial, team-oriented culture with a focus on high-quality rural healthcare
• Flexible recruitment episodes to suit your availability and career goals
Whether you’re seeking a sea change, a new challenge, or a meaningful rural health experience — Tomaree Hospital is the place to be. Apply now and experience the perfect blend of career fulfilment and coastal lifestyle.
Mandatory requirements of this role include:
- Admitting, consultative, diagnostic, procedural, outpatient, telehealth and on-call services as determined and required by HNELHD
- Attendance and availability during rostered work hours and whilst on-call including clinical handover, clinical supervision, teaching and for emergency and routine care as determined and required by HNELHD
- Provision of education and research as determined and required by HNELHD
- A primary medical degree registrable with AHPRA and Fellowship of the RACGP or ACRMM, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Evidence of being a medical expert, demonstrated by recent and comprehensive experience in General Practice.
- Evidence of being a scholar, maintains medical professional development and has the ability to assist other staff, including trainees in the acquisition and development of knowledge.
- Evidence of being a skilled communicator, including both oral and written skills, communicating with patients, students, other health professionals and the public.
- Evidence of being a collaborator, including the ability to network and operate within an interdisciplinary framework and to work with other stakeholders in a variety of settings.
- Evidence of being a manager, including ability to be flexible and cope with a changing health system, past leadership and management experience and previous safety and quality improvement activities.
- Evidence of being a professional, including continued professional development, peer review and other forms of clinical governance.
- Evidence of being an advocate, including contributions to improving individual and societal health.
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For role related queries or questions cFor role related queries or questions contact
Hari Nair
Health Service Manager / Director Of Nursing | Tomaree Hospital and Medical Centre - Rural and Regional Health Services
Days of work: Monday to Friday – 08:00 am to 4:30 pm
Tel 02 4984 0742 | Ext 40742 | Fax 02 4984 0744 | hari.bhaskarannair@invalidemail.com
Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly
