We are looking for a
Consultant Intensivist to join our team in the Intensive Care Unit
at Rockingham General Hospital.
This is a sessional appointment for
6 months, at up to 0.75 FTE (15 sessions / 60 hours per fortnight),
with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We
are open to discussing negotiable hours or other flexible
arrangements.
Whilst this selection process will
initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to
fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In
addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate
the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may
also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised
delegate endorses the recruitment decision. These can be sessional,
permanent full-time, permanent part-time, fixed-term full-time,
fixed-term part-time opportunities, with the possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the Role
- Lead the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist
intensive care services to patients
- Promote patient safety and quality of care
- Provide leadership, orientation, training, supervision and
education, where relevant, for doctors in training, health
service medical practitioners and other health workers
- In collaboration with the Head of Department and other
Consultants, work to achieve national, state and SMHS
performance standards and targets
- Works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and
recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing
Committee.
See attached Job Description
Form for full position details and selection criteria.
The Rockingham Peel
Group (RkPG) is one of Western Australia’s fastest growing
public health service providers and operates as part of the South
Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS). It delivers a comprehensive
range of hospital and community based healthcare services across
the Rockingham, Kwinana, Mandurah, and Peel regions. SMHS supports
a large and continually expanding population, providing care to
more than 698,616 residents within a 3,300 km² catchment area
across the southern metropolitan corridor. As RkPG’s principal
hospital, Rockingham General Hospital offers extensive clinical
services including emergency medicine, surgery, paediatrics, aged
care rehabilitation, mental health, chemotherapy, obstetrics, and
intensive care, ensuring high quality and accessible care for the
community.
Our Values guide our work in every
action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS
encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and
linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people
with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender,
religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities
are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our
workforce.
Want to know more?
We encourage you to contact Head of Department - ICU,
Dr Ravi Sonawane at 08 9599
4754 or email ravi.sonawane@health.wa.gov.au.
If you are ready to partner
with us, see the application instructions below:
Applicants MUST apply online via
MedCareersWA.
Please note: Applicants must
have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This
email address will be used for communication with applicants).
Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Your application should
include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more
than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees
who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete
and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you
allow enough time to complete the online application process as you
will be required to answer various questions and attach your
documentation.
If you experience difficulties
while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Eligibility
Are you eligible?
To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid
working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian
citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work
indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all
forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are
committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA
Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve
equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to
this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in
positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require
applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity
checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking
a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be
required to undertake a working with children check (if required
for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask
referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of
ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not
necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part
of the appointment process.
South Metropolitan Health Service
will only accept applications that are lodged with the express
permission of the applicant and containing all necessary
information, including personal contact details. We will not accept
unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or
search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation
unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a
vacancy.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With
Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the
WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Lodgement is system
generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date
will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MedCareersWA Reference No.
493174 / CRVCID 722003
