Make a difference everyday as a Senior Medical Practitioner at Narrogin Hospital

The appointment is for a Fixed Term Full Time, Part Time or Sessional contract for a period of 5 years, with the potential for extension(s).

Are you a dedicated Rural Generalist / General Practitioner with advanced skills in Anaesthetics and/or Obstetrics?

Do you dream of making a meaningful impact in a close-knit community while enjoying the unique challenges and rewards of rural healthcare?

If so, join us at Narrogin Hospital and turn your dream of impactful rural healthcare into a reality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Performs clinical duties and provides patient care in the wards and Emergency Department (ED) as required in accordance with policies, procedures and site instructions.
• Admits patients to the hospital according to need and manages their care with assistance from multidisciplinary teams.
• Refers patients to specialist services as clinically indicated.
• Manages patients with chronic disease in consultation with multidisciplinary teams.
• Supervising and supporting Junior Medical Officers (JMO) in the ED,
• Providing obstetric and/or anaesthetic services for the hospital including provision of on-call services.

Obstetrics Overview:

In addition to supporting the ED, you will play a pivotal part in providing essential maternity and obstetrics care to our rural community. You'll conduct approximately 2 to 3 deliveries per week, with a focus on low to medium-risk deliveries, ensuring the safety and well-being of expectant mothers and their newborns. In the event of high-risk situations, we maintain a seamless transfer process to Perth, located just 2 hours away, guaranteeing access to advanced medical care. Our hospital boasts a state-of-the-art maternity birthing suite, complete with a two-bed birthing suite and a spacious bath for water births, enhancing the birthing experience. Additionally, we have a four-bed ward dedicated to postnatal care, where you will provide exceptional support. Operating within a midwifery group practice style, you'll foster continuity of care and collaborate closely with General Practitioners Obstetricians (GPOs) during regular visits.

Check out our video on obstetrics in Narrogin featuring Dr Clare Hardie.

Anaesthetics Overview:

In addition to supporting the ED, you will play a vital part in delivering anaesthesia services, particularly for challenging cases including procedural sedation and airway management. Our hospital is well-equipped, with upgraded theatres and an array of state-of-the-art equipment, providing you with the tools needed to excel in your role.

Surgeries are performed approximately four days a week at Narrogin Hospital, and you will collaborate closely with visiting general surgeons, gynaecologists, and orthopaedic specialists, as well as occasional minor plastic surgeons, and eye surgeons. This diverse surgical environment offers a unique opportunity to broaden your anaesthesia expertise and contribute to a wide range of medical procedures. As a critical member of our healthcare team, you will also play a pivotal role in assisting our 24/7 on-call service for maternity cases, including caesarean sections and other obstetrics procedures.

Check out our video on anaesthetics featuring Dr Brendon Parmar.

Roster:

A typical roster would involve working shifts in the ED and/or the In-patient Ward, plus one day a week in Theatre (if GPA) or Antenatal Clinic (if GPO) plus on-call (typically 1 in 3 for anaesthetics or obstetrics). ED shifts are 12 hours, either day or night shifts, with support from JMOs during the day. Working an ED shift you will be working on-the-floor, and when on-call the GPA would support the ED doctor with airway issues, vascular access, and sicker patients, and the GPO would support ED with some gynaecology or maternity presentations, as well as covering maternity on-call.  In-patient ward shifts are 8 hours, with support from JMOs.

Qualifications:

• Registered medical practitioner with specialist AHPRA registration.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (FRACGP), or Fellow of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (FACRRM), or equivalent postgraduate training recognised by the aforementioned colleges.
• Post-graduation qualifications and/ or recognised current clinical experience in Obstetrics (DRANZCOG / Adv DRANZCOG) and/ or Anaesthetics (JCCA).

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary packages which are among the highest in Australia.
• Flexible working arrangements and rosters so you can spend more time on the things that matter!
• Experience the genuine warmth and close-knit community of Narrogin.
• Embrace a broad spectrum of medical cases and expand your skill set in a supportive healthcare environment.
• Have the best of both worlds – a peaceful rural setting complemented by easy access to the vibrant City of Perth which is only a 2-hour drive away!
• If you are coming to work from overseas or interstate,
  • You will be eligible to be reimbursed for costs related to the relocation of yourself and immediate family (conditions apply).
  • We can offer a range of employee-sponsored work visa including PR (conditions apply).

Contact Information:

If you would like more information about the role please email the Medical Recruitment Team at WACHSDoctors.Senior@health.wa.gov.au.

If you’re up for a challenge, are driven to make an impact and want to make your mark, we could be just what you are looking for. Apply Now!

Application Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must have a current and valid email address for online application and communication purposes. If you encounter any difficulties while applying online, please contact medjobswa@health.wa.gov.au.

To complete the application, please apply online via MedJobs WA – Ref 11997and submit the following documents:

• A statement addressing each of the Work-Related Criteria found in the attached JDF and how you meet the position requirements.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae which summarises your experience and how you meet the position requirements. Please include contact details for work-related referees (It is preferable for one of your referees to be a current supervisor or manager).

This is an active “open-ended” recruitment pool, and as such the following should be noted:

• The panel will monitor this recruitment pool for applications and will assess on a regular basis.
• Suitable applicants will be placed in a pool from which appointments may be made when similar vacancies occur.
• Appointments may be made from this pool until 22/04/2025.

This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

Please note this recruitment process requires the completion of a satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

Late or emailed applications will not be accepted.