At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of junior staff in busy medical units and manage complex discharge planning.
- Company: Department of Health, focused on providing exceptional care in diverse communities.
- Benefits: Competitive salary package and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Other info: Priority consideration for Aboriginal applicants; dynamic work environment in Darwin and Palmerston.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patients' lives while working in a culturally rich setting.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills and experience in geriatric care required.
The predicted salary is between 49500 - 60500 $ per year.
Remuneration Package: $249,959 - $305,454 (including salary $213,380 - $261,100)
Vacancy Duration: 24 Months
Agency: Department of Health
Number of Vacancies: 1
Work Unit: Division of Medicine
Location: Darwin, Palmerston
Primary Objective: High level of leadership skills will be required to manage a large team of junior staff in busy units. An exceptional understanding of complex discharge planning and willingness to engage ambulatory care services to ensure timely discharges will be required in our challenging environment. Engagement with cultural orientation is essential for any interested applicant as well as the ability to work well in a team and engage patients of the diverse multicultural background of the Top End of the Northern Territory. Several vacancies are available, working in Darwin and Palmerston.
Special Instructions: Aboriginal applicants will be granted priority consideration for this vacancy.
Contact: Dr Angeline Simons, Director of Geriatrics, Royal Darwin Hospital at Angeline.Simons@nt.gov.au | Medical Workforce Officer at recruitmentdivmedRDPH.health@nt.gov.au
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