Palliative Care - Consultant | Bunbury Hospital
Location
WA Country Health Service - Bunbury Hospital, Western Australia
Description
About
WA Country Health Service - Bunbury Hospital is seeking Palliative Care - Consultant to join their dynamic and supportive team in one of Western Australia's most sought-after coastal locations. St John of God Bunbury Hospital is a 145-bed private hospital located on the Southwest Health Campus alongside Bunbury Regional Hospital, enabling both facilities to share key services and supports to deliver coordinated, high-quality care.
About the role
You will be a suitably qualified and experienced Palliative Care Consultant who delivers specialist medical services as part of a high-quality, holistic and compassionate patient care team. Working closely with the Director of Medical Services (DMS), you will support the development and delivery of medical services across the Regional Palliative Care Service in the Southwest, collaborating with Specialists and General Practitioners to ensure responsive, coordinated and patient-centred care. This position provides clinical leadership and continuity of care across the 15-bed Palliative Care Ward and associated consultant rooms, supporting both public patients under contract with WACHS and private patients.
This permanent position is available at 0.9 FTE, with flexibility to negotiate hours for the successful candidate.
Your skills and experience
- You will hold Fellowship of the Australasian Chapter of Palliative Medicine and/or the Royal Australasian College of Physicians, with demonstrated expertise in palliative medicine and a strong track record of delivering high-quality, patient-centred care.
- You will bring advanced clinical knowledge, sound judgement and a commitment to supporting excellence within a multidisciplinary team.
- You will have a proven ability to work collaboratively with medical, nursing and allied health professionals to deliver comprehensive palliative care services.
- Experience leading quality improvement initiatives and contributing to the ongoing development of clinical services will be highly regarded.
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Palliative Care - Consultant | Bunbury Hospital employer: Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd
The Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth and well-being of its employees. With a flexible hybrid work model, generous leave policies, and a commitment to ongoing professional development, RACP fosters a collaborative and respectful work culture that empowers staff to lead in their fields while making a meaningful impact on healthcare in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Contact Details:
Royal Australian College of General Practitioners Ltd Recruitment Team
