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Principal House Officer/Registrar - Hospital in the Home (HITH)
North Lakes
A temporary full-time opportunity to contribute to the delivery of safe and effective clinical services to patients receiving care in their homes and community settings.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/COH685865 |
| Closing date | 01-Jul-2026 |
| Job duration | Flexible Full-time for 12 Months |
| Contact person | Dr Julian De Looze |
| Contact details | 0487 370 382 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
In this role, you will deliver acute medical care to patients in non-traditional settings, supporting a contemporary model that enables patients to receive hospital-level treatment in their homes and community environments. Working as part of the Hospital in the Home (HITH) service, you will manage a varied caseload and provide care across home visits, outpatient clinics and telehealth platforms. You will be actively involved in patient assessment, treatment planning and ongoing review, while collaborating closely with senior clinicians and a multidisciplinary team to ensure safe, coordinated and high-quality care.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Demonstrated skills or interest in developing skills pertinent to General Medicine and Infectious Diseases in the ambulatory acute care setting.
- Provide medical services under the supervision and direction of senior staff.
- Document relevant clinical information accurately, concisely and legibly in patient's charts.
- Assess patient suitability for transfer into HITH at the point of referral, in liaison with senior staff and the HITH multidisciplinary team.
- Conduct interviews, examinations and the identification of clinical problems through a variety of modalities, including home visits, telehealth and clinic reviews.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
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