• Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network – Whyalla or Port Augusta
• MD2: Full/Part Time ongoing
• Multiple positions available
• Indicative Total Remuneration: $365,798 - $619,164 (subject to private practice arrangements)

Make a lasting impact as a Medical Consultant Rural Generalist — deliver high-quality emergency and inpatient care across our region!

Join our dedicated team as a Medical Consultant Rural Generalist – Emergency/Inpatients and provide high-quality, person-centred care in a dynamic rural hospital environment. You'll lead the clinical management of patients across both the Emergency Department and Inpatient Unit, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure safe and effective care. Your role also includes providing after-hours Code Blue support and contributing to a 24/7 roster.

You’ll be instrumental in shaping and advancing care models, such as fast-tracking, nurse-led strategies, and criteria-led discharges, all while promoting innovation and collaboration across teams. This position offers a unique opportunity to engage in strategic planning, quality improvement activities, clinical governance, and staff education — including the supervision and training of junior staff and ongoing professional development.

With potential to expand your scope of practice and contribute to broader service delivery areas based on your skill set and clinical interests, this role offers variety, leadership, and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in rural health.

About us

The Flinders and Upper North region offers a relaxed lifestyle, breathtaking views, endless adventures, and friendly and diverse communities.

With a short commute to work, you’ll have more time to spend with your family and friends and explore the many attractions of the region.

With wide-open spaces, parks, sports and access to many recreational activities, you’ll find something to enjoy outside of work.

There's access to public and private schooling, including tertiary education — making it a great place to raise a family.

Working at the Flinders and Upper North Local Health Network means joining a collaborative and supportive work environment, with access to flexible working arrangements and opportunities to grow.

Whatever your role is at FUNLHN, it plays a vital part in supporting the smooth operation of our healthcare services.

Essential qualifications

• Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
• Fellowship of the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) or the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP), and registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration; or another qualification as defined in the SA Medical Officers Award
• Extensive experience in rural clinical practice
• Experience in the delivery of emergency care in a clinical setting
• Demonstrated skills in resuscitation, airway maintenance, and circulatory support
• Demonstrated experience in the operational management of retrievals of critically ill patients
• Experience working as part of a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience working with a diverse client group, including mental health clients and paediatrics
• Experience with the supervision and teaching of undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff
• Proven experience in delivering high-quality and safe care consistent with the National Safety and Quality Health Care Service Standards

Please refer to the role description below for more detailed information on the position, responsibilities, and qualifications.

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Want to know more? Contact Chloe Johnson - Medical Liaison Officer, on 8668 7586 or email chloe.johnson@sa.gov.au

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