Paediatrician – Eurobodalla in Moruya

Help shape the future of Paediatric care at the new Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, while building a rewarding rural medical career on the beautiful NSW South Coast.

Where you'll be working

The Eurobodalla Regional Hospital (ERH) is a new hospital currently under construction on the stunning Southern NSW coast, set to open in 2027 bringing state-of-the-art facilities and expanded services to the region.

Located in south-east Moruya, under four hours’ drive from Sydney and only two hours from Canberra.

ERH will be larger than both the current Batemans Bay and Moruya hospitals combined.

Designed with future growth in mind, ERH has the capacity to expand as the needs of the community evolve.

What you'll be doing

As a Staff Specialist/ VMO in Paediatrics at Eurobodalla Regional Hospital, you will provide high-quality, compassionate care to infants, children and young people across a range of paediatric presentations.

Working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, you will support the assessment, treatment and ongoing management of young patients while helping deliver accessible healthcare to regional families and the local community.

• Recognised specialist qualifications - Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and/or equivalent specialist recognition.

Suitable applicants who are expected to be awarded their Fellowship within six months will be considered and Advanced Trainees nearing completion of their training are encouraged to apply.

• Demonstrated recent clinical experience and competence in general paediatric medicine including acute care, neonatal care and outpatient general paediatrics (including learning, development and behavioural medicine).

Demonstrated interest and skills in paediatric service development, innovative models of care, and project leadership is desirable.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and build collaborative partnerships towards a successful outcome.
• Strong skills in training and capacity building with demonstrated commitment and skills in teaching, continuing self-education, research and quality improvement.
• Demonstrated effective clinical and interpersonal communication skills including effective written, verbal and interpersonal skills and use of information technology.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety.
• Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
• Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain.

Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires.

This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.

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