Pre pregnancy Physician

Hours: 3.5 hours per clinic (7 hours per fortnight) Salary: Medical Specialists EBA, Classification Year 1-9 Application: Please upload resume, cover letter, driver licence, police check, VISA status, relevant qualifications and other documentation as listed in the job advertisement Contact: A/Prof Alison Fung, *****@mercy.com.au Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity – to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. Join us at Mercy Hospital and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you. About the opportunity This is a unique opportunity for a Consultant Obstetric Physician to work in a complex Obstetric Medicine Clinic, focusing on pre‑pregnancy counselling, in addition to currently pregnant patients with complex medical conditions. This clinic is multidisciplinary, including an Obstetric Physician, Consultant Maternal Fetal Medicine Specialist, MFM and physician fellows, Perinatal Midwife and administration support. The specialist will participate in the outpatient management of pregnant patients with complex medical conditions, including assessing the patient's pre‑pregnancy condition to improve their conditions prior pregnancy as well as formulating a pre‑pregnancy plan and then managing for the patient once pregnant. The clinician will be assigned to the Perinatal Unit and operate within the department of Perinatal Medicine. The clinician has a responsibility to be available to discuss and review complex clinical problems within the Unit, participate in and encourage a process of continuing education and clinical review within the Unit. The clinician will participate in the development, as required, of protocols for patient care within the Unit and participate in the ongoing clinical education of Junior Medical Staff and Medical Students. The clinician will also participate in or initiate clinical research within the Unit. What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient‑centred care. To thrive in this role, you will have: Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve. A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management. The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a cooperative team environment. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Why Mercy Health? We've been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we're taking all that we have and making it even better. It's about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all. Here are some things you'll love about working with us: 100+ years of caring … We're a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us. A team of 10,000 hearts … A career in healthcare and human services isn't always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you'll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way. Countless moments and lives … As part of Mercy Health, you'll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you'll know that every moment you spend here truly matters. … And so much more to come. We're on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let's achieve it together. You'll also enjoy a range of other benefits: Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice. Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment. Find a better balance with a flexible rostering. Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options. Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services. Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health. #J-18808-Ljbffr