Consultant Emergency Medicine - SJOG Midland Hospital

Welcome to St John of God Health Care

St John of God Health Care is one of the largest private providers of health care services in Australia, employing more than 16,000 employees (caregivers). We operate 27 hospitals and services comprising more than 3,500 hospital beds, including home nursing, disability services and social outreach programs.

With over 127 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.

The Position

St John of God Midland Public and Private Hospitals has a total of 367 beds, 307 for public patients and 60 for private patients, with the hospitals conveniently located within one complex, bringing health care closer to home. First class, contemporary facilities and our distinctive compassionate care greatly contribute to a healthy future for the people of Midland and surrounding communities.

We are currently seeking suitably qualified and experienced Emergency Consultants to provide specialist emergency services to adult and Paediatric patients. Our consultants will promote patient quality and safe care and provide leadership, training, supervision, mentorship and education to doctors in training, Health Service Medical Practitioners and other health workers.

We have;

• 48 clinical treatment bays, including 3 resuscitation bays.
• Designated Paediatric assessment beds.
• 12 bed ED short stay unit that you will provide care from.
• 4 bed, 6 chairs, ambulatory emergency care unit.

Successful applicants will be required to undertake clinical shifts as directed, which will include participation on the on-call/after-hours/weekend roster. Emergency Consultants have rostered non-clinical time

Our department prides itself on a culture of doing our job well, enjoying it & celebrating our successes.  We actively promote wellness and have a fledgling “joy at work” project that is gaining momentum. 

The successful candidate will have:

• Fellowship of the Australian College of Emergency Medicine.
• Eligibility for full registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Emergency Medicine.
• Demonstrated substantial clinical experience in the management of high acuity patients in a complex hospital environment, including Paediatrics.
• Evidence of career long education and professional development
• Demonstrated experience in teaching at registrar or fellowship level.
• Be enthusiastic and passionate about Emergency Medicine in a supportive environment.

We can offer you the following:

• Highly competitive salary & conditions ($322,961 - $424,958 base salary plus super per annum, pro rata for part time)
• Generous salary packaging options
  • Up to $15,900 on a range of benefits such as mortgage, your rent, or other everyday living expenses
  • Up to $2650 on meal entertainment, holiday accommodation and venue hire
  • Access to novated leasing to use pre-tax dollars for a car and expenses
• Professional Development Allowance $29,000 per annum
• 3 weeks Professional Development Leave per annum
• Purchase up to 2 weeks of additional annual leave
• Paid Parental leave 14 weeks full pay/28 weeks half pay
• Unique and competitive overseas relocation assistance offered (if required)
  • Assistance with Australian work visas with progression to permanent residency (where applicable)
  • Up to $10,000 AUD financial relocation assistance for eligible items such as visa fees, flights, quarantine or shipping.

St John of God Health Care embraces diversity and strongly encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and people with disabilities. We are committed to providing a safe environment for all children and vulnerable people in our care and proactively take measures to protect children/vulnerable people from abuse. 

 All caregivers employed by St John of God Healthcare are required to be vaccinated from Covid-19 in order to fulfil the requirements of the role.

For enquiries about this position, applicants should contact Dr Matthew Summercales, Head of Department Emergency on (08) 9462 5675