CONTINENCE NURSE ADVISOR

Permanent Part Time – up to 28 hours per week

Grade 4A

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This position is to act as a key member of the multidisciplinary continence team, supporting excellence in clinical practice and ensuring that the philosophy of nursing and standards of practice are reflected in continence management.  The position will involve assessing client continence function, developing client centred care plans and completing appropriate intervention.  The position will involve both home visits and centre based assessments, across a range of Commonwealth and State Government funding streams including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Maximising clients’ independence and autonomy is a key principle of service delivery within the Continence Service.  Clinical Nurse Advisors are encouraged to work within a strength based approach framework to build on a clients’ capacity to achieve their goals and remain living safely within our community.

Further information can be found in the position description

The preferred applicant will have :

·         Current AHPRA Registration as a Registered Nurse

·         Demonstrated clinical knowledge and skills in continence management

·         Demonstrated assessment skills

·         Advanced knowledge of bladder and bowel dysfunction and catheter related issues

·         Organisational, planning and case management skills

·         Ability to use initiative

·         Current drivers license

·         Excellent interpersonal, communications and networking skills with the ability to quickly establish relationships with clients, service providers and stakeholders.

 About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a brief covering. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer/Meredith Davey, Community Health Manager on (03) 5624 3534.

Applications close on Monday 9th March 2020.

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Physiotherapist – Grade 2

Community & Allied Health

Fixed Term Part Time – up to 24 hours per week

March 2020 until March 2021

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This position is to provide Physiotherapy services to community based clients of the Community Allied Health Team of West Gippsland Healthcare Group.  The position will involve assessing client mobility and function, developing client centred care plans and completing appropriate intervention.  The position will involve both home visits and centre based assessments, across a range of Commonwealth and State Government funding streams including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Developing and leading group interventions may be required as part of the role.   Maximising clients’ independence and autonomy is a key principle of service delivery within the Community Allied Health Team.  Clinicians are encouraged to work within a strength based approach framework to build on a clients’ capacity to achieve their goals and remain living safely within our community.

Further information can be found in the attached position description.

Our preferred candidates will have

• A Degree in Physiotherapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) - Physiotherapy Board
• The ability to provide a high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge and skill in a wide area of physiotherapy practice.
• The ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to independently manage a complex caseload
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and covering letter addressing the selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer/Meredith Davey, Community Health Manager on (03) 5624 3534.

Applications close on Monday 9th March 2020.

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST

Community & Allied Health

Grade 2

Permanent Part Time – up to 24 hours per week

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This position is to provide Occupational Therapy services to community based clients of the Community Allied Health Team of West Gippsland Healthcare Group.  The position will involve assessing client function, developing client centred care plans and completing appropriate intervention.  The position will involve both home visits and centre based assessments, across a range of Commonwealth and State Government funding streams including the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS).  Developing and leading group interventions may be required as part of the role.   Maximising clients’ independence and autonomy is a key principle of service delivery within the Community Allied Health Team.  Clinicians are encouraged to work within a strength based approach framework to build on a clients’ capacity to achieve their goals and remain living safely within our community.

Our department encourages and supports staff attending professional development activities. 

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Degree in Occupational Therapy
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) – Occupational Therapy Board
• Membership of the Australian Occupational Therapy Association or equivalent
• Current Victorian Driver’s Licence
• A high level of theoretical and practical clinical knowledge in a wide area of Occupational Therapy practice with a particular focus on functional assessment, equipment prescription and home modifications
• Excellent communication (both verbal & written) skills
• Demonstrated ability and flexibility to independently manage a complex caseload
• The ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a brief covering. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kate Palmer/Meredith Davey, Community Health Manager on (03) 5624 3534.

Applications close on Monday 9th March 2020.

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Associate Nurse Unit Manager – Cooinda Lodge

Permanent Part Time - 16 hours per week

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of the Associate Nurse Unit Manager at our aged care facility Cooinda Lodge. Cooinda Lodge is a 45 bed facility co-located with West Gippsland Hospital. 

The Associate Nurse Unit Manager position is recognised as a key support management / leadership position within the health care organisation and is central to the fulfilment of the hospital’s mission and vision. As a leader of the nursing profession, the Associate Nurse Unit Manager assists in setting expectations, developing, planning and managing processes to assess, improve and maintain the profession’s management, clinical, educational and support activities.

Further information can be found in the position description.

Our preferred candidate will have

·                      Current registration as a Registered Nurse with AHPRA.

·                      Demonstrated experience in a leadership role.

·                      Sound knowledge and experience of contemporary and holistic practices in gerontic nursing.

·                      Demonstrated experience in providing administrative support

Desirable:

·                      Knowledge of Aged Care Standards

·                      Well-developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and problem solving skills.

·                      Capacity to undertake special projects.

·                      Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, response to the selection criteria and a brief covering. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Tammi Thomas, Manager Cooinda Lodge on 03 5623 0769.

Applications close on Monday 9th March 2020.

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Clinical Educator Medical/High Dependency

Permanent Part Time position with a Fixed Term increase in hours to backfill Long Service Leave
March - November 2020 (64 hours per fortnight – this consists of 48 hours per fortnight fixed term Long Service Leave Backfill and 16 hours per fortnight ongoing Permanent Part Time)
November 2020 - Ongoing (16 hours per fortnight)

Nurses and Midwives (Victorian Public Sector) (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement 2016-2020

Registered Nurse Grade 4 Teacher (YW4-YZ8)

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Clinical Educator Medical/High Dependency to support Long Service Leave backfill as well as an ongoing component. 
The substantive ongoing hours for this position is 16 hours per fortnight. From March – November 2020 there is an additional 48 hours per fortnight fixed term required for Long Service Leave backfill.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, you will work within a motivated and dedicated team that provides support to the organisation over a wide range of education and development services, including but not limited to, in-service education, development and delivery of training programs, competency assessments, supervision of student placements and staff development education.

We are seeking expressions of interest from motivated, experienced and enthusiastic people with a passion for learning and development to work collaboratively in providing high quality learning opportunities, using a range of modalities which support and enable participants to practice as safe, confident and accountable professionals.

This stimulating role would suit an experienced nurse who has clinical expertise in the area of Medical/High Dependency and is flexible, solutions focused, commitment to quality, willingness to accept a challenge and enjoys working within a team that is dedicated to providing great service to their client group.

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Registration as a Registered Nurse with the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia
• Extensive post registration clinical experience in the area of Medical/High Dependency, no less than 5 years post registration
• Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or relevant tertiary qualification in education
• Demonstrated experience in clinical education, development and preceptoring
• Evidence of ongoing professional development in education/clinical education

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Postgraduate qualifications in Medical/High Dependency services or like
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word, PowerPoint and Excel
   

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check.  All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer and a Childsafe organisation.

Further details and how to apply

If you have any further queries, they may be directed to: Sheree Wells (Learning and Development Manager) on 03 5623 0832 or Felicity Belstead (Learning and Development Administration Assistant) on 03 5623 0834.

Applications should be lodged online, including a covering letter addressing the selection criteria, resume and three current referees.

Applications for this position close Wednesday 11 March 2020

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This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.
The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Childsafe organisation.

Enrolled Nurses - Andrews House, Trafalgar

Permanent Part and Full Time positions available

Opportunities currently exist for enthusiastic enrolled nurses with a passion for Aged Care to join our innovative and committed team at our aged care facility in Trafalgar. The team works together in a friendly work environment that is resident focused and community minded. We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, in house salary packaging and onsite car parking. We have a learning culture that encourages ongoing education and offer generous study leave, support and assistance from our Educators. 

We have a number of full time and part time vacancies available.

Our preferred candidate will have:

·                Current registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

·                Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles.

·                Flexibility with rostering and the ability to work all shifts.

·                Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.

The ideal applicant will be someone who:

·                Demonstrates a genuine interest in residential aged care nursing, with empathy and respect for older people.

·                Demonstrates effective communication and negotiation skills.

·                Has a mature working attitude and good problem solving skills.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. These positions are based at Andrews House Aged Care Facility in Trafalgar.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.  All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.  A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. 

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and covering letter outlining your preference for full time or part time employment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Tess Schreyer, Nurse Unit Manager – Andrews House on (03) 5637 4100.

Applications for this position close Monday 9th March 2020. 

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer and a Childsafe organisation.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Enrolled Nurse - Cooinda Lodge

Permanent Part Time – 32 hours per week

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Opportunities currently exist for enthusiastic enrolled nurses with a passion for Aged Care to join our innovative and committed team at Cooinda Lodge Aged Care Facility located on site a the West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul. The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse (in consultation with Registered Nurses) plans, implements, evaluates and maintains a high standard of nursing care and service delivery. The Endorsed Enrolled Nurse participates in the provision of resident-focused, holistic care under the supervision of the Registered Nurse and performs nursing functions in accordance with the level of competence required in this position and practices within the framework of formal educational preparation

Our preferred candidate will have:

·                Current registration as an Endorsed Enrolled Nurse with AHPRA.

·                Demonstrated sound level of nursing skills and works within safe practice principles.

·                Flexibility with rostering and the ability to work all shifts.

·                Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment.

The ideal applicant will be someone who:

·                Demonstrates a genuine interest in residential aged care nursing, with empathy and respect for older people.

·                Demonstrates effective communication and negotiation skills.

·                Has a mature working attitude and good problem solving skills.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 47,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. 

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a valid Victorian Employee Working with Children Check.  All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia.  A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. 

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and covering letter outlining your preference for full time or part time employment. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Tammi Thomas or Rachel McKenna, Nurse Unit Manager – Cooinda Lodge on (03) 5633 0762.

Applications for this position close Monday 9th March 2020.

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer and a Childsafe organisation.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Receptionist- Consulting Suites

Casual

Management & Administrative Officers Grade1A - $27.75263 per hour, plus 25% casual loading

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A great opportunity exists for an enthusiastic, highly motivated and customer focused person to join the clerical team at our Consulting Suites on a casual basis for backfilling of leave and during times of high workload. The function of this position is to perform reception and associated office duties for the specialist consultants who utilise the facilities of the Consulting Suites of the West Gippsland Healthcare Group as well as any other duties deemed appropriate by the Practice Manager.  This is a casual position and does not include guaranteed or regular shifts.

Further information can be found in the position description

We are looking for applicants with the following skills/experience/knowledge;

Required:

• Experience in providing frontline medical reception services, administrative and office support functions in a GP, Specialist clinic or similar environment.
• Sound computer skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Knowledge of MBS billing
• An ability to adhere to Health Privacy Principles

Desirable:

• Certificate in Health or Business Administration
• Familiarity with Genie medical software
• An understanding of medical terminology.

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV and covering letter and response to selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Kim Saddington, Consulting Suites Manager on 03 5623 0822.

Applications close on Sunday 1st March 2020

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Administration Assistant – Learning & Development

Permanent Part time – 24 hours per week

Management & Administration Officers Grade 1 - $29.57 per hour

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Learning and Development Unit at West Gippsland Healthcare Group in the role of Learning and Development Administrative Assistant.

Reporting to the Learning and Development Manager, you will work within a motivated and dedicated team that provides support to the organisation over a wide range of education and development services, including but not limited to, in-service education, development and delivery of training programs, competency assessments, supervision of student placements and staff development education.

We are seeking expressions of interest from motivated, experienced and enthusiastic people with a passion for learning and development to work collaboratively in providing high quality learning opportunities and quality administration support to the Manager and staff of the Learning and Development Unit. This stimulating role would suit an experienced person in administration who is flexible, solutions focused, commitment to quality, willingness to accept a challenge and enjoys working within a team that is dedicated to providing great service to their client group.

This position is 24 hours per week, exact hours and days will be negotiated with successful candidate. During peak times there may be a requirement for additional ad hoc hours.  

Further information on this role can be found in the position description

Our preferred candidate will have:

• Previous experience in an executive or administration support role
• Capacity to work with little supervision
• Experience in juggling multiple priorities and deadlines
• Experience in providing support to a working group

The following experience/qualifications would be considered advantageous:

• Education or Health industry experience
   

About our organisation

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks, a National Police Record Clearance and a current Employee Working with Children Check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments.

Further details and how to apply

Applications can be submitted via our recruitment portal (wghg.mercury.com.au) and must include a current CV, brief cover letter and response to the selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide at least 2 professional referees. If you have any further queries, please contact Sheree Wells, Learning and Development Manager on 03 5623 0832 or Felicity Belstead Learning and Development Administration Assistant on 03 5623 0834.

Applications close on Sunday 8th March 2020

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The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.
This organisation promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children, including those with a disability.

Emergency Medicine Registrars - 2020 Clinical Year

Flexible hours! Interesting medicine! Excellent working environment!

We currently have vacancies within our Emergency Medicine team for Registrars. The ED Registrar will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of patients attending the Emergency Department, while assisting the Consultant with floor management. These accredited positions have contract options of either 12 months in ED or 6 months in ED and 6 months in Anaesthetics, depending upon candidate preference. Candidates will be required to be enrolled in or eligible to enter the ACEM trainee program.

Our Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and comprises of 16 cubicles including 2 resus bays. Our junior medical staff (interns, HMOs and registrars) are required to participate in a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating roster and enjoy the support of rostered Consultants and Interns between 07:30-22:30. We staff a Medical Registrar 24/7 and have on call support from a range of Specialists, including Physicians, Paediatricians, O&G Consultants, Surgeons and Anaesthetists. Our hospital site is located approximately 1.5 hours east of Melbourne and is an easy drive down the Monash Freeway.

Our Registrars will have access to a wide range of learning opportunities in a supportive environment – our Consultant roster is staffed by FACEMs and highly experienced senior medical officers who are keen to teach. As we are a smaller service, you will obtain exposure to a wide range of cases that may be handled by sub-speciality departments in larger metropolitan hospitals and enjoy a friendly team environment where you can really get to know your co-workers.

The Emergency Department is run by a dedicated, proactive Nursing team and offers an enjoyable working environment – we pride ourselves upon having a professional and consultative team based approach to patient care.

About the West Gippsland Healthcare Group

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 45,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne. We are committed to the provision of high quality, integrated health care that meets the changing needs of individuals and our community, and have full accreditation status from the Australian Council on Healthcare Standards.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This role also requires a valid Working with Children check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further information and how to apply

Further queries regarding this role may be obtained by contacting us at medical.workforce@wghg.com.au. Applications should include a covering letter, resume and three current referees.

Hospital Medical Officers - Emergency Department

Interesting medicine! Excellent working environment!

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is looking for doctors with relevant Australian hospital experience to join their team. While candidates are required to participate in a rotating roster over a range of shifts, we are able to offer a range of employment modes and contract lengths to preferred candidates, in order to suit your lifestyle or training requirements.

In our Emergency Department, the HMO (Hospital Medical Officer) will be responsible for the initial assessment and management of patients attending the Emergency Department. Our Emergency Department operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and comprises of 16 cubicles including 2 resus bays. Our HMOs are required to participate in a 24 hour/7 days a week rotating roster and enjoy the support of rostered Consultants and Interns between 07:30-22:30. We staff a Medical Registrar 24/7 and have on call support from a range of Specialists, including Physicians, Paediatricians, O&G Consultants, Surgeons and Anaesthetists.

Applicants with AHPRA approved General Registration and Australian hospital experience need only apply.

We offer a friendly, team focused work environment, comprehensive orientation to the department and organisation, salary packaging, free car parking and an excellent Education program. Our hospital site is located approximately 1.5 hours east of Melbourne and is an easy drive down the Monash Freeway.

About the West Gippsland Healthcare Group

The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is a customer focused health organisation providing acute medical and surgical, obstetric, emergency, residential care and community health services to 50,000 people in the rural, urban residential, agricultural and industrial areas located within the Baw Baw Shire and beyond. The administrative headquarters are located at West Gippsland Hospital in Warragul, approximately 100kms east of Melbourne.

Working with us

All appointments with the West Gippsland Healthcare Group are subject to the satisfactory return of professional reference checks and a National Police History check. This role also requires a valid Working with Children check. All employees must hold current entitlement to work within Australia. A six month probationary period applies to all new appointments. The West Gippsland Healthcare Group is an equal opportunity employer.

Further information and how to apply

Further queries regarding this role may be obtained by contacting us at medical.workforce@wghg.com.au. Applications should include a covering letter, resume and three current referees.