Medical Officers

Cairns Private Hospital, Cairns City

• Permanent full time or part time!
• Monday to Friday : 9am - 5pm
• Work across all wards!

Provide clinical management and care for a wide range of Hospital inpatients from CCU to a variety of specialties including cardiology, general medicine, orthopaedics, ENT, gynaecology, general surgery, urology and rehabilitation medicine.

What’s on Offer?

The medical officer roster operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with 12 hour shifts available.

These positions are well remunerated via an attractive hourly rate, + super, + Medicare billings (provider number required) and salary sacrificing. Pro-rata leave entitlements apply including reasonable conference expenses.

• Permanent full-time, part-time or casual basis
• Tropical location, walk from work to the esplanade to recharge!
• Enjoy staff appreciation days and functions
• Immediately access our flexible work opportunities
• Enjoy working as part of our close-knit, supportive team
• Free staff parking.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Review of all inpatients as required, and order investigations and reviews as deemed necessary
• Undergo comprehensive patient admission assessments in a timely manner
• Maintain accurate and comprehensive record of inpatient notes on patient conditions and plan of care
• Oversee and liaise with medical students according to hospital placements
• Assist with education of clinical staff
• Liaise and consult with VMOs on patient’s condition and care plans
• Provide effective first line management during medical emergencies and code situations.

About You

• General Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum PGY3 +
• Competent in providing advanced life support measures including paediatric
• Ability to obtain a Medicare provider number.

Remuneration: Hourly rate range between $115.00 and $130.00, plus superannuation and pro-rata leave entitlements and Medicare Billings (provider number required).

What’s in it for you?

Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.

Discounts: Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental.

Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support.

Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide a National Police check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Julie Mellick, NUM via email at mellickj@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com

Closing date: 21 October 2024