Consultant Neonatologist
Western Health is seeking to appoint a temporary Consultant Neonatologist (Leave Cover) to join the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at Joan Kirner Women’s & Children’s (JKWC) Sunshine Hospital.
With a current birth rate of 6500+ babies annually and a projected birth rate of 7500+ over the next 5 to 10 years, Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s Neonatal Service will become a world class facility supporting high quality, evidence based, family centred care.
The NICU and Special Care Nursery (SCN) at JKWC Sunshine Hospital is one of five ‘Level 6’ Neonatal Intensive Care Units in Victoria. This role will be involved in the development and expansion of a newborn services in the Melbourne’s west. This position provides the successful applicant with an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic neonatology team comprising nine neonatologists supporting the Head of Unit to drive the development of a new neonatal intensive care unit and neonatal service at Western Health.
This opportunity would suit a neonatologist with a demonstrated commitment to best patient care, excellence and best practice in NICU service delivery.
To be Successful in this Role you
- Hold current registration with Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) as a Medical Practitioner/Specialist
- Hold Fellowship of the RACP (FRACP) or equivalent specialist qualification
About Us
Our workforce of over 11,000 employees are driven by our values of ‘Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Safety’ (CARES). We value our people and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop. Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience.
Western Health is in a period of rapid growth. Our services comprise of four acute public hospitals: Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital (including Joan Kirner Women's and Children's), Williamstown Hospital and Bacchus Marsh & Melton Hospital. We also operate Sunbury Day Hospital, Hazeldean, Grant Lodge Residential Aged Care, as well as community health centres in Melton, Caroline Springs and Bacchus Marsh and a range of community-based services. We care for a diverse community of more than 1 million people with complex care needs ranging from Neonates to Geriatrics.
Our employees enjoy a wide range of benefits such as:
- Professional development support
- Career advancement opportunities
- Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
- Work-life balance
Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Western Health is committed to providing a safe environment for the children and young people who are involved in our services, sites and operations. We follow and abide by all legislative requirements to keep children and young people safe.
All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance (including evidence of COVID 19 vaccination) and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.
Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.
For more information, please refer to the Position Description
Applications Close at 11:59pm on 8 July 2024