Ambulatory Care
REGISTRAR - GENERAL PRACTICE / AMBULATORY CARE
An exciting opportunity exists for a registrar to work with The Macarthur Ambulatory Care Service (MACS).
This vocational training special skills post is accredited with the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners. MACS provides care in the community for patients who would otherwise be admitted to an acute hospital bed. The service is designed to give patients the choice of care at home rather than as an inpatient, as well as to reduce the length of hospital stay and avoid unnecessary admissions. The service operates on a shared care model between the hospital, local general practitioners and community nursing, while providing a multidisciplinary team approach incorporating health promotion and health education for both patient and carer. MACS provides an acute treatment service for patients with conditions such as pneumonia, cellulitis and anticoagulation needs, a supported discharge service, a multidisciplinary out-patient facility and management of chronic and complex medical conditions. A patient-centred, evidence-based clinical approach is fostered within the service
This term is offered as a GP special skills position for 6 months from January to July or July to December
Duties: Expectations of the registrar include conducting a quality assurance/improvement project during the term, participation in current research and multidisciplinary teaching sessions. Liaison with local General Practitioners is a major part of daily activities.
Essentials: Full registration with the NSW Medical Board. Eligible
to participate in RACGP training program. Sound communication skills. NSW Drivers
Licence
Enquiries to: Dr Nick Collins (Acting Clinical Director) (02) 4634 3592 or Bradley Warner (NUM) (02) 4634 3600
Applications to: Director of Human Resources, Macarthur Health
Service, PO Box 149, Campbelltown NSW 2560
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Emergency Department
Career Medical Officer
The Emergency Department of Campbelltown Hospital provides a comprehensive emergency medicine service to the communities of Campbelltown and surrounding districts.
In keeping with the rapid growth of the population, staffing levels have been progressively increased over recent years. Emergency Physician coverage has been significantly expanded and now additional Career Medical Officers are being recruited to join the Emergency Department team.
The Emergency Department treats approximately 37,000 patients per year in a high acuity setting with 35-40% paediatrics. Paediatric staff are also routinely rostered to the Department, providing clinical support and education to Emergency Department staff. Enhanced hospital services, including new cardiology, intensive care and ambulatory care services provide excellent support to the Emergency Department.
Applicants must have a strong commitment to emergency medicine with good procedural and leadership skills with at least two years full time emergency department experience.
Essential: Current registration in NSW or
eligible for same.
Enquiries to: Dr David Hugelmeyer, Director
of Emergency Medicine, (02) 4629 1304, Fax (02) 4629 1352
Email: David.Hugelmeyer@swsahs.nsw.gov.au
Applications to: Director of Human Resources,
Macarthur Health Service, PO Box 149, Campbelltown NSW 2560
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Aged Care and Rehabilitation
Registrar Rehabilitation
An
opportunity exists for a Registrar to work within the Macarthur
Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service (ACARS). This position is
accredited with the Faculty of Rehabilitation Medicine.
Continuing medical education is provided and supported. The
Registrar will be supported by two experienced Rehabilitation
Medicine Specialists. The Aged Care and Rehabilitation Service
provides a multidisciplinary team approach. This position is
offered as a 6 month position.
Duties: Include
care of 20 inpatients, amputee/orthotic clinic, general
rehabilitation outpatient clinic. Expectations of the Registrar
include conducting a quality assurance/improvement project
during the term, and participation in current research and
multidisciplinary teaching sessions.
Essential:
Full registration with the NSW Medical Board, Eligible to
participate in AFRM training program. Sound communication
skills. NSW Drivers Licence.
Enquiries to: Dr Carol Connolly (Staff
Specialist) (02) 4654 6368 or Dr Martin Low (Staff Specialist)
(02) 4654 6322
Applications to: Director of Human Resources,
Macarthur Health Service, PO Box 149, Campbelltown NSW 2560
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