MedCareersWA Ref No.
493245 / CRVCID 726862
SMHS delivers
quality, safe and effective hospital and health services within a
catchment area stretching more than 3300 square kilometres across
the southern half of Perth.
Our vision is
Excellent health care, every time. You can read more about SMHS in
our Strategic Plan here.
Rockingham General
Hospital is seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join our Older
Adult Medicine and Rehabilitation team.
This is a
fixed-term sessional appointment at 10 sessions per fortnight (0.5
FTE). While initially a 6-month contract, there is a possibility of
extension(s) and/or permanency.
About
the Role
You will lead
the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist medical services
to patients. You will promote patient safety and quality of care.
You will 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,
you will work to achieve national, state and South Metropolitan
Health Service (SMHS) performance standards and targets.
You will work
within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by
the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
Rockingham Peel
Group is part of the South Metropolitan Health Service,
one of the fastest growing health services in Western Australia and
comprises two hospital campuses, Rockingham General Hospital and
Murray District Hospital, in addition to community and mental
health services across Peel, Rockingham and Kwinana. As the
flagship hospital, Rockingham General is focused on providing high
quality general medical, surgical and mental health services as
well as outpatient care. Murray District Hospital offers inpatient
medical services, palliative care and allied health
services.
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 Dr
Mugi Krishneswaran at 0435 364
903 or email mugunthan.krishneswaran@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
- 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 and
Conditions
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.
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.
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.
