Position Details
Reference Number 34336
Position Title Casual Emergency Physician
Employment Type Casual
Location Footscray Hospital, Sunshine Hospital
Position Summary

Casual hours are available to start immediately, with predominantly weekend and leave back-fill responsibilities, with potential for further work at all three campuses.

Successful applicants will be expected to provide expert clinical care to patients within dynamic environment of the Emergency Department (ED) and Emergency Observation Unit (EOU), working collaboratively with multi-disciplinary staff within ED and across the broader hospital.  A commitment to continuous quality improvement processes is required, as well as an appreciation of the responsibility and leadership. THis role will perate across Sunshine and Footscray Hospital.

Essential Criteria

  • Fellow of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (FACEM)
  • Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development
  • Demonstrated qualities of enthusiasm, initiative and commitment

About Us

Our workforce of over 7,000 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 comprises of three acute public hospitals: Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown Hospital. We also operate the Joan Kirner Women’s and Children’s, Sunbury Day Hospital, Transition Care at Hazeldean and a range of community based services. We care for a diverse community of over 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 and (if applicable) a Working with Children’s Check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies.

Selection Criteria Essential: FACEM qualification
Contact Person Dr Ainslie Senz
Contact Number 0431277602
Closing Date 25/05/2020
Position Description EP Position Description Sep 2018.pdf
Application Guide click here to view
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