Consultant - Intensivist
Consultant Intensivist Year 1 - 9 RkPG SM112526 20260303.pdf
Working with SMHS 16042025.pdf
Salary: MP Year 1-9 $700.96 - $891.41 per session (inclusive of base salary and applicable allowances)
We are looking for a Consultant Intensivist to join our team in the Intensive Care Unit at Rockingham General Hospital.
This is a sessional appointment for 6 months, at up to 0.75 FTE (15 sessions / 60 hours per fortnight), with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency. We are open to discussing negotiable hours or other flexible arrangements.
Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision. These can be sessional, permanent full-time, permanent part-time, fixed-term full-time, fixed-term part-time opportunities, with the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.
About the Role
- Lead the multidisciplinary team to provide specialist intensive care services to patients
- Promote patient safety and quality of care
- Provide leadership, orientation, training, supervision and education, where relevant, for doctors in training, health service medical practitioners and other health workers
- In collaboration with the Head of Department and other Consultants, work to achieve national, state and SMHS performance standards and targets
- Works within the scope of clinical practice as defined and recommended by the SMHS Area Medical Credentialing Committee.
See attached Job Description Form for full position details and selection criteria.
The Rockingham Peel Group (RkPG) is one of Western Australia’s fastest growing public health service providers and operates as part of the South Metropolitan Health Service (SMHS). It delivers a comprehensive range of hospital and community based healthcare services across the Rockingham, Kwinana, Mandurah, and Peel regions. SMHS supports a large and continually expanding population, providing care to more than 698,616 residents within a 3,300 km² catchment area across the southern metropolitan corridor. As RkPG’s principal hospital, Rockingham General Hospital offers extensive clinical services including emergency medicine, surgery, paediatrics, aged care rehabilitation, mental health, chemotherapy, obstetrics, and intensive care, ensuring high quality and accessible care for the community.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! SMHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us. Whatever your age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, and family/carer responsibilities are, we ask that you consider bringing your expertise to our workforce.
Want to know more? We encourage you to contact Head of Department - ICU, Dr Ravi Sonawane at 08 9599 4754 or email ravi.sonawane@health.wa.gov.au.
If you are ready to partner with us, see the application instructions below:
Applicants MUST apply online via MedCareersWA.
Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Your application should include:
- A copy of your current CV
- A statement addressing the selection criteria in no more than 2-3 pages
- The names and contact details of two (2) current referees who can attest to your suitability for this role.
These documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow enough time to complete the online application process as you will be required to answer various questions and attach your documentation.
If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au.
Eligibility
Are you eligible? To be eligible for appointment, applicants must have a valid working visa (for fixed term appointments) or be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or have a visa to live and work indefinitely in Australia (for permanent appointments).
WA Health embraces diversity and is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We are committed to growing the Aboriginal workforce as a part of WA Health’s Aboriginal Workforce Policy and as a measure to achieve equality, Section 51 of the Equal Opportunity Act 1984 applies to this position. Aboriginal people are encouraged to apply.
WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake a criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. As well as undertaking a criminal record screening and integrity checking, you may also be required to undertake a working with children check (if required for the role) and a pre-employment health assessment. We may ask referees to comment on your integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour. Please note that adverse information does not necessarily disqualify an applicant but will be considered as part of the appointment process.
South Metropolitan Health Service will only accept applications that are lodged with the express permission of the applicant and containing all necessary information, including personal contact details. We will not accept unsolicited applications or CVs from recruitment agencies and/or search firms, and we will not pay fees to any such organisation unless arranged with the provider prior to advertising a vacancy.
This vacancy is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
Lodgement is system generated. Any submissions on, or after, 4:00pm on the closing date will not be accepted.
LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
MedCareersWA Reference No. 493174 / CRVCID 722003
