Our Health Service is expanding!

West Moreton Health has multiple opportunities for Principal House Officers to join our Obstetrics and Gynaecology unit.

This is a Temporary flexible full-time, flexible part-time for up to 10 months.

Job details

About the role

The Principal House Officer is expected to participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital clients and to contribute to the continual upgrading of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and patients.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

Clinical Expertise

•    Knowledge and Clinical skills (History taking and Physical examination skills)

•    Clinical judgement / decision making skills

•    Emergency and Procedural skills

Patient Focus:

•    Provides patient care by demonstrating qualities of maturity, empathy and time management as well as communicating soundly with patients.

Continuous Learning:

•    Develops own learning experience by seeking out opportunities to learn, attending learning programs and teaching others.

Quality Focus:

•    Takes ownership of quality by actively identifying quality issues and addressing in an appropriate manner.

•    Self-Management:

•    Demonstrates sound time management and stress management skills.

Team Focus:

•    Demonstrates a willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team by respecting team members, communicating openly and taking an interest in helping team members.

Work Values:

•    Demonstrates honesty, integrity and respect for all patients, carers and staff

Mandatory Requirements:

• Minimum requirement – completed two years postgraduate or the equivalent (i.e. if an internship is counted as undergraduate component of a medical degree – this internship can be counted as one postgraduate year).
• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of the most rapidly evolving health services in the south east corner, with a community growth expected to almost double to more than 588,000 by 2036. Our vision is for a robust hospital and health service that includes fit-for-purpose spaces, interconnected buildings, multi-disciplinary health services, research, education and community partnerships.

To read more on how West Moreton Health are committed to transforming and optimising our care, to meet the health care needs of our growing and diverse community –  Follow this link  

Benefits

• 17.5% annual leave loading (Additional allowances/entitlements may apply)
• 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation
• Professional development
• Salary sacrificing options
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Service (EAS).

To apply

Further information regarding this role please download and read the attached Role Description and Information Packages. You will need to submit your Cover Letter, CV or Resume including the names and contact details of two referees and a short response (maximum 1-2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities are relevant to the role.

Applications to remain current for a period of 12 months and may be used to fill a similar vacancy.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• WM633483_04 PHO Obsetrics and Gynaecology RD (PDF, 180KB)
  Role Description
  
  Joining the West Moreton Health Community (PDF, 301KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  WMH Leadership Standards (PDF, 241KB)
  Information Package for Applicants