Consultant Paediatrician

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SA Health
Job reference:
848780
Location:
5700 - PORT AUGUSTA
Job status:
Ongoing
Eligibility:
Open to Everyone

• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, Port Augusta
• Total Indicative Renumeration:
  $359,094 - $608,425 (Subject to Private Practice Arrangements)
• Ongoing Full Time - MD2

Overview

As a senior member of the Medical team, the incumbent will;

• Engage in clinical practice as determined by the Executive Director to Medical Service and Director of Maternal and Child Health, in consultation with the Director of Nursing
• Ensure paediatric and neonate services are delivered to a best practice standard that improves health outcomes for children and babies.
• Contribute to paediatric services being provided in an integrated way within the Region, State, in particular the children network.
• Contribute specific expertise within and external to Port Augusta and northern country Hospitals, and on an intra-state level.
• Contribute to strengthening tertiary health care services within a population health approach, focusing on early intervention and health provision.
• Improve access to services for Aboriginal children, ensuring those services are provided in a culturally appropriate way.
• Respond and implement changes in paediatric practice based on evidence.
• Initiate or be involved in quality improvement and organisational accreditation activities including the evaluation of services.
• Ensure the maintenance of comprehensive clinical records which document significant patient management decisions including use of electronic health record (HER), the SA Health's new Enterprise Patient Administration System (Sunrise EMR &
  PAS).
• Support, and if possible, expand the scope of clinical maternity services at Port Augusta hospital as level 4 maternity service and maximise level 3 maternity service provision to Whyalla community at Whyalla hospital.
• Be involved in the after-hours roster on a regular basis.
• Contribute to clinical review quality assurance programs and audit the outcomes of the clinical obstetric service at both hospitals.
• As required, contribute to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching program in paediatrics.
• Attend committee and other meetings as requested by the Chief Medical Advisor and/or Director Medical Services.
• Assist in the supervision, attendance, training, and safety efficiency and performance development of the Trainee Medical Officers and students.
• Provide outreach outpatient services to northern country hospitals.

Must have a FRACP and eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in general paediatrics and child health.

When you join our dynamic workforce, you will escape the hustle and bustle of city life and be able to take advantage of the endless possibilities for adventure relaxation, recreation and sightseeing. In The Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network, you can experience cultural diversity, outback locations and regional city conveniences, whilst working in innovative roles to improve the community's health outcomes and wellbeing.

Port Augusta is located 3 hours drive north of Adelaide at the top of the Spencer Gulf. Often known as the "
Crossroads of Australia"
, the junction of 3 major highways. A good-sized country town with real estate opportunities, plenty of shopping facilities, outdoor activities, local cinemas and many eateries. Walking trails, fishing opportunities, natural wonders and heritage sites to explore.

For information about Relocation Support working for SA Health can be found here .

Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, managerial allowance, remote call allowance, professional development, A&
R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements if applicable).

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.

Check(s)

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.G. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)

Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A

SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease:
Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref:
848780

Enquiries

Name:
Chloe Johnson

Title:
Medical Liaison Officer

Phone:

E-mail:

Application Closing Date

16th November 2024 - 11.55PM

Attachments

848780 Consultant Paediatrician Job Pack.Pdf

FUNLHN Information Page.Pdf

Australian applicant guidelines

International applicant guidelines

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.