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SA Health
Job reference: 871137
Location: 5606 - PORT LINCOLN
Job status: Ongoing
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

• Eyre and Far North Local Health Network, Port Lincoln Hospital
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $519,465 - $587,595 p.a - MD2
• Ongoing Full Time

The Consultant General Physician is required to:

• Provide clinical services of the highest possible standard to General Medicine patients, both in terms of individual performance and by clinical leadership and contribution to a multidisciplinary approach to the delivery of patient care.
• Provide a professional medical service in accordance with Regional, Hospital and departmental policy manuals and documents, and also in accordance with the Professional standards of the Australasian College for Physicians.
• Active involvement in teaching trainee medical officers, interns and medical students and, where appropriate, nursing and allied health.
• Participation in clinical audit and quality, safety and clinical risk management activities.
• Participation in research and continuous medical education activities.

About You

• Must hold Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. 
• Appropriate Specialist Qualifications.
• Registerable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Fellow of the College of Physicians.
• Experience in the provision of General Medicine within the local and regional referral network.
• Experience in General Medicine and patient management.
• Experience in quality improvement activities.
• Experience in research and teaching.

The Region

The Eyre and Far North Local Health Network (EFNLHN) covers almost 440,000 square kilometres of spectacular South Australia, supporting about 40,000 people living around Eyre Peninsula and the Far North of the state.

With its ancient outback landscapes and culture, boutique vineyards, renowned oyster farms and Australia’s best-kept-secret surf coast, the Eyre Peninsula and Far North offers a lifestyle that will inspire and energise you. The region enjoys a Mediterranean style climate so there’s plenty of opportunity to enjoy everything the region has to offer. From surfing and fishing to hiking and exploring the outback – create your best life, right here.

To find out more about working in Eyre and Far North LHN visit Eyre and Far North LHN | SA Health

Port Lincoln Hospital  a modern 48-bed hospital complete with Special Care unit, Chemotherapy/Renal dialysis Unit and Operating Rooms facilities. There is a wide range of visiting surgeons and the facility provides medical, special care, surgical, obstetric, palliative care and services for children. Situated in a beautiful coastal location, Port Lincoln Hospital is one of four rural general hospitals in South Australia, and has a range of clinical specialties along with a large and stable workforce.

Why Join Us

• Make a real difference and feel like an important part of the community. Being part of Eyre & Far North means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
• Job security and inclusions: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video  about what salary packaging is. 
• Relocation reimbursement of up to $15,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support .
• Supportive and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Applicant Information

Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes Award Salary, Leave Loading, Professional Development, A&R allowance and Superannuation.

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC) 
• DHS National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Check 
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances)

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy  in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 871137

Enquiries

Craig Lydeamore
Manager Medical Workforce
Phone: 0479 184 844
E-mail:

Application Closing Date

25 June 2024, 11:55PM

Attachments

871137 Consultant General Physician - Job Pack.pdf

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Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.