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Location Latrobe Regional Hospital, Traralgon West

Enterprise Agreement Classification 31 - AMA Victoria - Victorian Public Health Sector - Medical Specialists Enterprise Agreement 2018-2021 - Depending on Qualifications

Hours 76

Position Summary

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne. Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons. Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and suitably qualified General Surgeon to join the Surgical team at Latrobe Regional Hospital on a Full Time/Part Time basis.

Reporting to the Chief Medical Officer the successful applicant will play an important role in providing surgical services that is consistent with the clinical governance requirements and policies of Latrobe Regional Hospital.

The successful applicant will be required to have:

• Demonstrated clinical ability commensurate with that expected of a general surgeon
• Significant experience working at a senior level in a major hospital
• Ability to communicate with patients and their carers with respect and empathy
• Demonstrated ability to work with other staff including management, senior and junior medical staff, nursing staff and students in a respectful, supportive and cooperative manner.
• Professional and personal integrity

To be successful in this position you will need to have:

• MBBS or equivalent essential
• Eligible for registration with the Australian Medical Practitioners Board
• Fellowship of the RACS

For further information about this position please contact Dr Humsha Naidoo, Cheif Medical Officer on (03) 5173 8835.

Applicants will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check.

Latrobe Regional Hospital is a child safe and equal employment opportunity employer. LRH values our community’s diversity.
We are committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming and safe service and workplace for everyone who engages with our organisation regardless of race, culture, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age or ability.

LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to support Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander descent applicants on (03) 5173 8831.

*LRH reserves the rights to appoint prior to the application close date*

Selection Criteria Essential: I hold valid Australian working rights

Contact Person Humsha Naidoo

Contact Number (03) 5173 8835

Closing Date 07/04/2021

Position Description Position Description - General Surgeon 2021.pdf Open

Please note that this position will close at 11:59pm (AESDT) on the closing date.
Please ensure your application is submitted before this time as we do not accept late applications.