What can we offer you:
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City living without the traffic - click here to see why you should live in Canberra. |
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Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. |
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Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. |
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Flexible working conditions. |
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11.5% Superannuation. |
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VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates. |
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Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval). |
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
About the Role:
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: CHS website
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at ENTERPRISE AGREEMENTS
The CHS Division of Medicine provides a range of medical specialties and allied health services. A strong emphasis is placed across all sections on accessible and timely care, delivered to a high standard of safety and quality. This is underpinned by the Division’s commitment to research and training. The Division works in partnership with professional colleagues, consumers, and a range of government and non-government service providers to ensure the best possible outcomes for patients.
The Endocrinology Department at the Canberra Hospital is the tertiary referral centre for endocrinology in the ACT and surrounding areas of NSW and sees patients with a wide range of conditions including (but not limited to) pituitary disease, thyroid disease, adrenal disease, gonadal disorders, metabolic bone disease, electrolyte disorders and diabetes. Canberra Health Services Diabetes Service is an interdisciplinary team comprising medical, nursing and allied health professionals.
The service provides a coordinated and integrated service between the Canberra Hospital and various community-based locations within the ACT. The service provides diabetes care and treatment across the continuum for adults, including women during pregnancy, Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes and secondary forms of diabetes.
The successful applicant will need to possess a strong work ethic and ability to adapt to a constantly changing environment, be committed to achieving positive results for the department and continually apply judgement, initiative, critical thinking, and common sense.
The available position is permanent, part-time, up to 0.55 FTE, with on-call requirements for endocrinology inpatients and consults, as well as phone advice.
Duties:
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Provide competent and efficient clinical management of diabetes and endocrinology conditions. You may also be asked to contribute to the care of consumers in diabetes and endocrinology outpatient clinics and satellite areas, ward inpatients and consults, and clinical handover. |
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Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and students, as well as providing upskilling and education to the wider interdisciplinary team. |
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Work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health service colleagues as part of an inter-disciplinary health care team and communicate effectively with consumers, colleagues, and staff as a senior member of the clinical team in delivering patient care. |
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Contribute to the clinical governance of the Department by undertaking clinical audit, morbidity and mortality review and practicing evidence-based medicine. |
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Conduct, supervise, document, and encourage research and/or quality assurance activities. |
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Comply with an implement Workplace Diversity, Occupational Health and Safety and Industrial Democracy principles and practices and display a commitment to CHS values. |
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Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation. |
For more information about this position, please click here to see the Position Description.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and a pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” in the Position Description when drafting your response.
Successful applicant may be selected based on written application and referee report only.
If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Dr Carolyn Petersons
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 025124 2214
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Employment Type: Permanent Part Time (22hrs per week)
Classification: Specialist 1-5/Senior Specialist
Salary: $188,151 - $254,198 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Medicine
Closing Date: 5 May 2024