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Hospital Medical Officer (HMO) YR3 - HM13Excellent benefits including Salary Packaging (up to $11,660 p.a.) + Novated Car Leasing + Employee Assistance ProgramHospital Medical Officer (YR3 - HM13) $49.70 p/h base rate - Doctors in Training Enterprise Agreement 2022 - 2026No night shifts! Great work location - only 90 minutes from Melbourne and 20 mins to fantastic beaches with discounted accommodation options available.About UsGippsland Southern Health Service (GSHS) is a major provider of healthcare in the South Gippsland Shire. GSHS offers a broad range of services that meet the needs of a diverse and sparsely populated area. With two main acute facilities based at Leongatha and Korumburra, GSHS offers a broad range of specialist, general, acute, subacute, ambulatory, residential aged care and community services.About the RoleWe are currently seeking two (2) suitably qualified Hospital Medical Officers (HMO''s) Year 3 to provide safe, high quality patient care at our Leongatha Hospital working across the General (Acute) ward and Urgent Care Centre (UCC).It''s an exciting time to join the team at Leongatha. With a new medical model now embedded for over 12 months these newly created roles are intended to further build on our health services ability to provide timely and high-quality patient care.The roles are offered on a 12-month fixed term basis. Working a day shift only roster, 4 days on 4 days off, Monday to Sunday.As a HMO you will be responsible for:Clinical and patient care duties on the General Ward under the supervision of senior medical staffClinical care to patients who present to the UCC under the supervision of senior medical staffSafely prescribing medicationsThe formulation of individual management plans for patients, including actively participating in multidisciplinary teams to support thisAssisting with discharge planning, including ensuring referrals and follow ups are arrangedAbout YouThe successful applicant should possess the following:MBBS or equivalentCurrent registration with APHRA (Australian Health Practitioner Agency) as a Medical PractitionerRecency of practice in AustraliaCurrent Police Check and Working with Children CheckExcellent communication skills including the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary teamDemonstrate initiative and contribute to a positive team culture in a sub-regional hospital in a rural environmentStaff have access to supportive staff mentoring, education and development programs. Salary Packaging is available for all staff. The successful applicant will be required to provide current satisfactory police check and NDIS Worker Screening Check.Equity and Accessibility CommitmentGSHSembraces and welcomes applications from people from all walks of life, and we are committed to making it easy for you to come and work with us. We encourage you to apply regardless of age, gender, race, religion, ability, sexuality, family status, or gender identity. We encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply to join us. We are here for you if your need support throughout our recruitment process.The position description provides further details on duties and responsibilities and essential criteria which suitable applicants will be shortlisted.For more information about the position, please contact Akshay Butti (Medical Workforce Lead) on 03 5654 2777 .Applications close 23rd June 2025. GSHS may appoint to the position prior to the closing date, please apply via the quick apply button as soon as possible.How do your skills match this job?How do your skills match this job?Sign in and update your profile to get insights.Your application will include the following questions:How many years'' experience do you have as a Hospital Medical Officer? Are you currently registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?Created as a result of the amalgamation of Korumburra District Hospital and Woorayl and District Hospital in 1992, Gippsland Southern Health Service provides a comprehensive range of Specialist General, Acute, Aged and Residential, Allied Health and Community Services to the residents of the Shire of South Gippsland.Gippsland Southern Health Service is funded primarily through the Victorian Department of Health and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. It operates under the direction of the Minister for Health, Minister for Aged Care state-wide and nationally the Minister for Health and the Minister for Ageing.GSHS relies on the generosity of patients and clients (past and present), individual donors, community groups and corporate supporters to supplement government funding in order to ensure that vital improvements are made to benefit patient care.VisionExcellence in healthcareMissionBuilding a healthier community togetherSource: this is an extract from the companys own website.Created as a result of the amalgamation of Korumburra District Hospital and Woorayl and District Hospital in 1992, Gippsland Southern Health Service provides a comprehensive range of Specialist General, Acute, Aged and Residential, Allied Health and Community Services to the residents of the Shire of South Gippsland.Gippsland Southern Health Service is funded primarily through the Victorian Department of Health and the Commonwealth Department of Health and Ageing. It operates under the direction of the Minister for Health, Minister for Aged Care state-wide and nationally the Minister for Health and the Minister for Ageing.GSHS relies on the generosity of patients and clients (past and present), individual donors, community groups and corporate supporters to supplement government funding in order to ensure that vital improvements are made to benefit patient care.VisionExcellence in healthcareMissionBuilding a healthier community togetherSource: this is an extract from the companys own website.To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.Researching careers? Find all the information and tips you need on career advice. #J-18808-Ljbffr