Staff Specialist, Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Purpose of Position

The Obstetrics and Gynaecologist will provide expert, safe and effective medical assessment and management of patients, including the provision of surgical procedures where necessary, for obstetric and gynaecological patients presenting at the Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

Staff Specialist Obstetrics and Gynaecology

The Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD is looking for an experienced Staff Specialist in Obstetrics and Gynaecology to join the team at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital.

Key Responsibilities:

• To provide a hospital consult service for in-patients at Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital

(SDMH) in Nowra

• To work in outpatient clinics at Shoalhaven Hospital and outreach to Milton Ulladulla Hospital

• To participate in a 1 in 4 on call roster

You will join a busy Maternity Unit with 900 births per year. There are also excellent opportunities in our busy gynaecological service, in particular with endoscopic gynaecology surgery.

The Shoalhaven District Memorial Hospital (SDMH) is a busy acute care facility which provides emergency care, medical, surgical and orthopaedic services to around 22,000 patients each year. The hospital has an Intensive Care Unit that incorporates High Dependency and Coronary Care beds and also provides Emergency Department services. As well as these clinical services, the hospital has a Maternity Service, a 12 bed Children’s Ward and 4 bed Special Care Nursery. 

The Shoalhaven Hospital is affiliated with the University of Wollongong and supports the training of Nursing, Medical and Allied Health staff. As such there are teaching and research opportunities through the UOW Graduate School of Medicine.

Live by the beach on the beautiful NSW South Coast. The Shoalhaven region is bordered by the mountains, coastal plains and over 100 magnificent beaches. The Shoalhaven’s beautiful natural environment plays a central role in the quality of life of the local community. Commute times are short; and when you’re not at work, you can relax on some of the country’s best beaches, explore the stunning coastal rainforests and outdoor adventure activities or enjoy the local dining – all contributing to a perfect work-life balance. It is an easy two hours’ drive from Sydney and home to the beautiful areas of Jervis Bay, Kangaroo Valley and Mollymook to name a few.

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

An eligibility list will be created for future Temporary and Permanent Full-Time and Part-Time positions.

Please note: Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

Criminal record checks will be undertaken on successful applicants. This position is designated as child-related employment and you will be required to obtain a Working With Children clearance from the Office of the Children’s Guardian. To apply, please go to https://wwccheck.ccyp.nsw.gov.au/Applicants/Application# 

Successful applicants to the role must provide certified documentation of vaccination history and pathology as part of their recruitment documentation. The applicant must be certified as compliant with http://www0.health.nsw.gov.au/policies/pd/2011/pdf/PD2011_005.pdf before employment can commence.

Selection Criteria

1. Registration or eligible for registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA). 2. Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RANZCOG) or specialist recognition with AHPRA. 3. Ability to deal with emergency and elective Obstetrics and Gynaecology presentations consistent with a rural/regional setting. 4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi-disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of the clinical team across multiple sites. 5. Evidence of continuing medical education and self-monitoring/audit practices consistent with the scope of practice requirements of the position. 6. Demonstrated commitment to teaching with experience in teaching both undergraduate and post graduate students and other staff of the hospital. 7. Demonstrate the skills and attitudes appropriate as a Senior Medical Practitioner including modelling a high standard of professional behaviour to Junior Medical. 8. Demonstrated experience in and commitment to research relevant to the role and needs of the Department.