Specialist Intensive Care

Shepparton - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Reference Number: 2458

Job Title: Specialist - Intensive Care

Employment Type: Permanent Part-Time

Hours per Fortnight: 36

Classification: Specialist Year 1 9

Location: Graham Street Shepparton

Closing date: 3/03/2026

For a confidentialconversation please contact: Dr Prashant Pruthi Clinical Director - Critical Care.

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access developing partnerships meeting growth in demand implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Position Summary:

The Intensive Care Specialist is expected to provide high level Intensive Care services within the approved scope of clinical practice as part of the Intensive Care team at Goulburn Valley Health. It is expected that the Intensive Care Specialist is able to provide routine specialist Intensive Care services and cover on call after hours.

This is a senior Medical Position and carries with it the professional responsibilities of clinical leadership teaching and training as well as administrative requirements.

The Intensive Care Specialist provides Clinical leadership over the delivery of the Service in partnership with the Nurse Unit Manager (NUM) to ensure optimal outcomes to patients presenting to the Intensive Care Unit.

As a member of the GV Healths Clinical Governance the Intensive Care Specialist will contribute to the overall strategic planning and improvement of the quality of clinical care and service delivery provided to GV Health consumers. This position amongst others is responsible for promoting GV Health as a quality regional health service provider.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide specialist intensive care to patients in the Intensive Care Unit both in hours and out of hours in accordance with GV Health requirements.
Undertake comprehensive assessment resuscitation and ongoing management of critically ill patients with life-threatening single and multiple organ system failure within an Intensive Care Unit environment.
Assist the Clinical Director in administrative duties as required including the development and review of policies and procedures for the provision of Intensive Care services updating as needed to reflect best practice and evidence-based medicine.
Assist in the evaluation of the delivery of Intensive Care services and in implementing appropriate quality and risk management initiatives.
Engages with other hospital staff as required with respect to patient management and related issues including the interface between ICU and inpatient areas for patient flow.
Works collaboratively with the other departments across the organisation around patient flow service review and develop appropriate models of care.
Ensure that appropriate handover information is available where the care of an ill patient is being transferred to another doctor.
Report to the Clinical Governance Committee areas of sustained poor safety and quality performance or significant gaps between best and current practice.
Actively support participation in collaborative projects and statewide improvement initiatives where there is alignment with the Intensive Care Unit and GV Healths priority areas for improvement.
Provide consultative support by telephone to surrounding rural hospitals when required.
Communicate effectively with General Practitioners or other referring doctors other health providers or community nurses regarding patient care.

Quality and Safety:

Promote and monitor quality improvement activities and programs within the Intensive Care Unit;
Continually measure and monitor trends of clinical outcomes and service performance over time;
Analyse measures flag significant issues for attention investigate underlying causes and implement improvement strategies;
Focusing on systems issues and improvement rather than blaming individuals;
Communicating quality and safety issues to all levels of the service;
Encouraging risk reporting by staff;
Minimise the risk of infection to consumers residents employees visitors contractors and the general public.

Key Selection Criteria:

Must be a registered Medical Practitioner in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);
Hold a Fellowship of the Intensive Care Medicine of Australia and New Zealand or its equivalent;
Have appropriate training and experience applicable to the field of Intensive Care. Sub-specialty interests strongly encouraged;
Have demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care;
Have demonstrated capability and interest in research;
Have demonstrated capability and interest in research;
Have demonstrated commitment to teaching;
Have demonstrated ability to communicate at all levels;
Have demonstrated teamwork and collaboration;
Have demonstrated computer skills including use of email and the internet;
Have demonstrated understanding of and commitment to Clinical Governance.

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under Key Selection Criteria

Why work at GV Health

Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
Generoussalary packaging subsidisedstaff parking and discounted leisure memberships
Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
Paid parental leave
Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
Social club membership offering a range of events functions and local community discounts
Our CREATE Outstanding monthly bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ who have different abilities or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms and is committed to the safety protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required including but not limited to; Working with Childrens Check (WWCC) National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening International and National Police Checks Aged Care Statutory Declaration Visas and valid working rights in Australia immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates or upon request.

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements.

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.

Required Experience:

Reference Number: 2458 Job Title: Specialist - Intensive CareEmployment Type: Permanent Part-Time Hours per Fortnight: 36Classification: Specialist Year 1 9Location: Graham Street SheppartonClosing date: 3/03/2026For a confidentialconversation please contact: Dr Prasha...