Deputy Director - Emergency
Unique FACEM opportunity, in this six month Fixed Term part time (28.5hrs per week) Deputy Director Emergency role, based in Geelong, you will be responsible for providing outstanding clinical leadership to the Emergency Department Medical and Nursing teams and report to Director Emergency.
You will make an impact by:
- Champion the very highest quality of healthcare and patient safety, consistent with the Epworth Values and Behaviours.
- Managing the resources of the ED to ensure optimal effectiveness and efficiency and continuing service improvement.
- Building productive relationships with internal (especially the Epworth Geelong ED) and external stakeholders and partners, nationally and internationally.
To be successful in this role you will have:
- Strong clinical knowledge, with highly developed skills in Emergency Medicine
- An ability to work with a high degree of autonomy
- Experience as a team leader with strong people skills and an ability to build and sustain effective and efficient teams
- A commitment to the professional development of doctors, nursing staff within the ED.
- Logical and practical thinker skills, with a strong capacity for problem solving
- A capacity to represent Epworth Geelong in a constructive manner, and to communicate effectively with all stakeholders, both internal and external
Position Description Inherent Requirements
We will review applications as we receive them.
About Epworth Geelong
Epworth Geelong, located adjacent to Deakin University’s Medical School in Waurn Ponds, is developing an environment of world-class health care and education to meet the needs of the expanding population of Geelong and South West Victoria. Providing exciting career opportunities to doctors, nurses, allied health professionals and support staff. It features contemporary design, cutting-edge medical technology and best practice patient care, whilst offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and rehabilitation services.
Additional Information
At Epworth, everybody matters. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:
- Salary packaging benefits
- The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
- Ability to purchase additional 4 weeks leave
- Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
- Discounted private health insurance
- Relocation assistance available to international candidates
At Epworth, we care.
We care about our patients and we care about our people. We care about keeping everyone safe. We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers. And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.
Enquire / Apply
Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.
For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.
It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had an annual Influenza vaccination, where this is required under Epworth policy.
As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and may be required to hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).
At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.