At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide psychiatric care to mothers and babies in a supportive environment.
- Company: St John of God Burwood Hospital, a leading private mental health facility.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work options, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to patient care and wellbeing.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in perinatal mental health while working with experienced professionals.
- Qualifications: General registration with AHPRA and three years of clinical experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
St John of God Burwood Hospital is a 95-bed private mental health hospital providing comprehensive mental health care services. Our committed team of psychiatrists, psychologists, specialist mental health nurses and other allied health professionals recognise you as an individual and tailor programs specifically to your needs to help you return to a rewarding and fulfilling life.
We provide a diverse range of specialised psychiatric programs and services for inpatients, day patients and outpatients. We offer a range of treatments for conditions including depression, mood disorders, anxiety, psychosis, perinatal mental health issues and general psychiatry services including ECT and TMS.
In this role, you will admit and provide psychiatric care to patients admitted under the supervising psychiatrist. You will work closely with Consultant Psychiatrists as part of dedicated multidisciplinary clinical teams. This fixed term full-time position (38 hours per week) offers the opportunity to collaborate with experienced healthcare professionals while delivering high-quality psychiatric and medical care within a supportive and patient-focused environment.
The role includes:
- Providing care to patients on the mother-baby unit
- Conducting outpatient clinics at the Burwood Medical Centre
- Participating in Psychiatric Registrar Training Program activities
- Participating in research and quality improvement activities as directed
- Completing interim discharge summaries within 48 hours and final discharge summaries within 14 days of discharge
- Acting as a resource and support to Unit Managers and other clinical staff
- Assuming responsibility for organising own workload, in collaboration with supervisor, to complete agreed upon duties within agreed time frame per clinical indicators
- Assisting in providing ward cover to the hospital if required
You will hold general registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) and have at least three years of clinical experience in a healthcare setting. You will demonstrate a genuine interest in Perinatal Psychiatry and be committed to delivering high-quality patient care while working under the guidance and supervision of senior clinicians. You will be dedicated to the wellbeing of mothers and babies/female patients and will provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care across both inpatient and outpatient settings.
Working within the specialised Mother and Baby Unit and the Mums and Kids Matter program, you will support women experiencing perinatal mental health challenges while promoting healthy mother-infant attachment and family wellbeing. Above all, patient care will be at the core of everything you do, committing to and supporting our Mission and Values.
We can offer you:
- A welcoming and supportive culture
- Highly competitive salary and entitlements
- Salary packaging up to $18,550 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, rent, meal entertainment, holiday accommodation or other everyday living expenses
- Options to salary package benefits above the FBT cap on items such as novated leasing, work-related expenses, self-education and additional superannuation
- A healthy work-life balance through flexible work options, additional purchased leave & well-being programs
- Fixed term Fulltime (6 Months)
- Paid Parental leave 9 weeks full pay/28 weeks half pay
- Opportunities for education and professional development
- Assistance with Australian work visas and Employer Nominated Sponsorship (where applicable)
At St John of God Health Care, we celebrate diversity and warmly welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Our commitment is to create a safe and nurturing environment for all children and vulnerable individuals in our care and proactively take steps to protect them from abuse, ensuring their safety and well-being. Our inclusive culture fosters an environment that is respectful and secure, welcoming and accessible, and unified through our diverse community. All caregivers employed by St John of God Health Care are required to be vaccinated from Influenza in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.
Perinatal Psychiatry Registrar in Burwood employer: St John of God Burwood Hospital
St John of God Burwood Hospital is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and progressive work environment for Psychiatrist Registrars. With a strong focus on employee growth, competitive salary packages, and a commitment to work-life balance, the hospital fosters a culture of collaboration and respect among its multidisciplinary team. Located in Burwood, NSW, this private mental health facility not only prioritises high-quality patient care but also provides ample opportunities for professional development and personal well-being.
Contact Details:
St John of God Burwood Hospital Recruitment Team
