Palliative Medicine Physician

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Detail information about job Palliative Medicine Physician. Terms and conditions vacancy

Latrobe Regional Hospital (LRH) is the major provider of specialist health services in the Gippsland region, east of Melbourne.  Our comprehensive range of services extends to emergency and intensive care, elective surgery, allied health, obstetrics, medical and radiation oncology at the Gippsland Cancer Care Centre, dialysis and aged care.

LRH has a number of outstanding facilities following a recent expansion. These include a cardiac catheterisation laboratory, large Emergency Department, endoscopy suites and modern and contemporary inpatient units. These complement extensive Allied Health amenities including a gym and pool.

LRH is the regional provider of mental health services in Gippsland. LRH Mental Health Service operates an integrated specialist mental health program across the region and provides inpatient and community mental health care for adults, children and young people and older persons.

Gippsland provides a fantastic regional lifestyle with easy access to Melbourne.

A unique opportunity exists for a Palliative Medicine Physician to join the expanding Gippsland Regional Palliative Care Consultancy Service. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital is responsible for providing Palliative Care Consulting Services across Gippsland. The position will work with the Consultancy Service Team in the provision services across the Gippsland area.  Full time or fractional applications will be considered.

Candidates must be eligible for Fellowship with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and have appropriate qualifications and clinical experience in palliative medicine and registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

For further information about this position please contact Simon Fraser, Medical Services Manager, on telephone (03) 5173 8823.

The successful applicant will be required to apply for and satisfactorily obtain a National Police Check and Working with Children Check. 

Latrobe Regional Hospital supports Equal Employment Opportunity by recognising and valuing inclusion and diversity. The hospital encourages all people from different cultures and backgrounds to apply for our advertised positions.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent applicants are encouraged to apply. Successful appointment will be based on merit and satisfactorily passing a Police Check and Working With Children’s Check. LRH’s Koori Health Liaison Officer is available to assist on (03) 5173 8831 or [email protected]

To apply for this vacancy please visit our website – www.lrh.com.au and go to our Careers Section.