ABOUT THE ROLE:
Two vacancies each for a 6 month full time HMO positions in Women's Health working in the Emergency Department
Women’s Health Emergency Medicine – RACGP Registrar
Feb 2023 - Aug 2023
Aug 2023 - Feb 2024
Accredited Extended Skills post for FRACGP training as part of the AGPT (Adult General Practice Training) program
Based at the Mercy Hospital for Women in Heidelberg, Emergency Department
Providing care to women presenting with O&G conditions to a Women's Health Emergency Department
Provides extensive experience and training in management of early pregnancy care and in early pregnancy ultrasound (option to complete a further qualification in clinical performed/point of care early pregnancy ultrasound)
Employment terms as per the Australian Medical Association (Victoria) Hospital Medical Officer Certified Agreement

ABOUT YOU:
Current registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
Experience in either provision of Emergency or Women's Health Care
Highly developed and up to date clinical and theoretical knowledge
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to build relationships with people at all levels and work collaboratively with a diverse team
IMPORTANT: Victorian Public Hospitals Non-Computer Matched Referee Form

Please note: All candidates applying for this role must organise for 3 referees to be provided prior to selection.

This must be completed by your nominated referee using the attached Victorian Public Hospitals Non-Computer Matched Referee Form (Refer to Position Description section below).

Referees are required to submit their responses (on your behalf) directly to the Mercy Hospital for Women - Staff Recruiter using the email specified on the form (MHW_Admin@mercy.com.au)

ABOUT US:
Mercy Hospital for Women is a fully accredited Level 6 Public Specialist Teaching Hospital providing both public and private patient care through maternity services, neonatology and paediatrics, perioperative services, gynaecology, women's health and associated health, support and diagnostic services. We are a major teaching hospital and specialist referral centre with the medical, nursing, midwifery and allied health expertise to treat the most complex obstetric, neonatal and gynaecological cases.

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000-year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.

Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.

WHAT WE OFFER:
Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a not-for-profit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do. We pride ourselves on:
Caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
Encouraging applications from people of all ages, abilities and cultural backgrounds including Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Peoples, and supporting all staff to be their authentic selves at work through our network group for LGBTIQ+ staff and allies
Protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
Taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
Candidates are required to meet the position and qualification requirements.
Provide a current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check (Mercy Health may conduct additional background checks subject to current legislation).
Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health’s policy (includes but is not limited to COVID-19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

Contact Details
Dr Carol Vance
CVance@mercy.com.au

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