MLHD - VMO - Orthopaedic Surgeon - Wagga Wagga Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)

NSW Health

  • Wagga Wagga, NSW
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 20 days ago
Employment Type: Visiting Medical Officer
Position Classification: Visiting Medical Officer
Remuneration:
Requisition ID: REQ576016
Applications Close: 14 September 2025Visiting Medical Officer
Orthopaedic Surgeon
Wagga Wagga Base Hospital
Apply via eCredentialWagga Wagga Base Hospital, part of the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD), is seeking a Visiting Medical Officer in Orthopaedic Surgery. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to high-quality surgical care in a regional setting, working with a dedicated and multidisciplinary team.What you'll be doing
  • Provide expert orthopaedic surgical services to patients at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
  • Collaborate with other medical professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care.
  • Participate in clinical governance, quality improvement, and teaching activities.
  • Support junior medical staff through supervision and education.
For more information, please view thePlease contact Karlee Harris - Medical Support Manager at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital on MLHD-WWRRH-EAtoDMS@health.nsw.gov.au if you have any questions about this role.A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential
Applications via agencies will not be accepted.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.Selection Criteria * Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Orthopaedic surgeon, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways as recognised by the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons.
  • Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
  • Demonstrated significant experience in the relevant specialty.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
  • Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
  • Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.

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