After Hours Medical Officer at Cabrini HEALTH

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

27 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Inpatient Management, Emergency Medical Care, Clinical Documentation, Clinical Handover, Intravenous Cannulation, Urinary Catheterisation, Blood Gas Collection, Multi-disciplinary Teamwork, Communication Skills

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

After Hours Medical Officer Casual positions Cabrini Malvern and Cabrini Brighton Hospitals We’re building for the better! By 2036, more than 150,000 patients will look to us for healthcare every year. At Cabrini Health we champion community, compassion and career fulfilment. Our teams are united by the shared purpose of making a meaningful contribution to exceptional, patient-centred care in well- resourced, world class facilities that inspire you to perform at your best and continuously grow professionally. How you will make an impact Join Cabrini's After Hours Medical team to provide onsite care and medical support for inpatients after hours, including weeknights, weekends and public holidays. Help ensure all patients receive timely and appropriate care during their admission, with the support and direction of the admitting consultants. This is a casual position, with the opportunity to work at both our Malvern and Brighton campuses. After Hours Medical Officers are expected to commit to working at least one shift per month to maintain contemporary knowledge of the hospital and its policies. Key responsibilities: Provide onsite management of Cabrini inpatients (excluding ICU), including assessment, treatment and monitoring, in consultation with the patient’s primary specialist(s). Perform procedures which are relevant to patient care and for which you have received necessary standards of training (e.g. intravenous cannulation, urinary catheterisation, arterial/venous blood gas collection). Prescribe appropriate fluid, drug and other therapies deemed appropriate for the patient’s welfare. Act as the first responder for MET calls and other emergency codes and provide emergency medical care in collaboration with other on-site clinicians and, where appropriate, the patient’s admitting consultants (VMOs). Maintain professional standards of contemporaneous documentation and communication. Participate in clinical handover with the patient’s care team on commencement and conclusion of shifts. What we're looking for: MBBS, MD or equivalent degree Unconditional general registration with AHPRA as a Medical Practitioner Minimum of three years’ clinical experience following graduation (PGY4+) Excellent communication skills Ability to work well within a multi-disciplinary team Cabrini offers Salary packaging up to $15,900 tax-free each year, plus $2,650 meal & entertainment card benefits Rewarding career growth opportunities Attractive hourly rates + 12% Superannuation contribution Use of private office Free onsite parking Enjoyable workplace culture in a mission-based, values driven healthcare organisation To view the full position description, click here Enquiries to: Dr Joe Grant, Medical Administration Registrar - (03) 9508 1328 Apply early! This role may close sooner than the listed closing date if we find the right candidate – so don’t wait to get your application in. Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply now and be part of Cabrini’s future! Does this sound like your new role? Bring your skills and enthusiasm to Cabrini Health and help optimise the patient experience and health outcomes for our community. Cabrini Health acknowledges the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is core to our mission. As part of our commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Working for Cabrini Cabrini Health is a Catholic, private, for-purpose health service located in Melbourne’s southeast. Inspired by the mission and ethic of care of the Cabrini Sisters, providing quality, compassionate care to our community for more than 75 years. There is something special about Cabrini Health. Our highly skilled staff and specialists incorporate clinical research, innovative models of care and state-of-the-art technology to deliver the best possible care and outcomes for our patients. We demonstrate our mission to serve our community through outreach programs that support asylum seekers, provide healthcare in rural communities and in underdeveloped countries. Our size, reputation and growth strategy ensure genuine opportunities for our people to learn, grow and realise potential. Our values: Compassion - Integrity - Courage - Respect MANDATORY FOR ALL NEW STAFF TO CABRINI Employment with Cabrini Health will be based on satisfactory background checks such as professional references, National Police Check, vaccinations for annual Influenza plus a Working with Children Check (WWCC) may also be requested. Vaccination for COVID-19 is highly recommended.

Responsibilities

Provide onsite medical management, assessment, and treatment for inpatients during after-hours shifts. Act as the first responder for MET calls and emergency codes in collaboration with other clinicians.