HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital
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
- 5-bed Emergency Department including a dedicated resuscitation bay
- 24/7 medical coverage in ED with two rotating shifts per day (GP VMO or CMO)
- 12-bed inpatient ward including Fast Track service
- 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
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.
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 0*** | Ext 40742 | Fax 02 4984 0*** | ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Applications will be received and reviewed monthly
HNELHD: Visiting Medical Officer in General Practice - Tomaree Community Hospital employer: NSW Health
St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises compassion and community service. Located in the vibrant Darlinghurst area, employees benefit from competitive pay, not-for-profit salary packaging, and flexible working arrangements, including two days of remote work each week. With a strong focus on professional growth, staff have access to study leave, scholarships, and wellness programs, making it a rewarding place to build a meaningful career in healthcare.
