Specialist Anaesthetist

Employment Type: Part-time

Hours: Negotiable

Salary: Per the Medical Specialists (Victorian Public Health Sector) (AMA Victoria/ASMOF) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2022-2026

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter and relevant qualifications

Contact: Dr Eoin Casey, HoU Anaesthetics, 8754 3242

Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.

Where there’s care, there’s You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.

Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.

About the opportunity

Werribee Mercy Hospital is an expanding general hospital on the outskirts of Melbourne situated close to all its’ thriving amenities and attractions. We are similarly close to the regional city of Geelong and the surrounding areas of the Bellarine Peninsula, Surf Coast and Great Ocean Road.

The Anaesthetic department is growing and developing with the broader hospital and is accredited for 52 weeks of training with ANZCA. We receive accredited trainees from the NorthWestern rotation of the Victoria Anaesthetic Training Scheme and we are also accredited for Provisional Fellowship with ANZCA.

Our department supports a busy elective and emergency surgical and perioperative service as well as obstetric and mental health units.

We are seeking Specialist Anaesthetists to provide quality client-focused care to patients, their family and carers, using a holistic approach.

Specialists within the Anaesthetic department will be part of a multi-disciplinary team which requires you to provide a highly responsive and flexible service to consumers and carers. Your role will involve collaborating with medical teams, contributing to treatment planning, and delivering clinical guidance to optimise patient care and outcomes within your area of expertise.

We are seeking Specialists with a keen interest and proven background in Medical Education, Quality Assurance/Improvement and/or Clinical Research. In addition to providing training and education to junior medical staff, opportunities exist to make significant contributions to service development.

What you’ll bring

To be eligible for consideration candidates should:

● Be registered or registrable with AHPRA as a Specialist Anaesthetist

● Have FANZCA or equivalent

●Background in Medical Education, QA/QI &/or clinical research

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:

● A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.

● Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.

Why Mercy Health?

We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.

Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:

● 100+ years of caring …

We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.

● A team of 10,000 hearts …

A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.

● Countless moments and lives …

As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.

● … And so much more to come.

We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.

You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:

● Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.

● Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.

● Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.

● Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.

● Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

● Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.

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