Clinical Director - Emergency Medicine

Key Highlights

Clinical Leadership: Lead and develop a high-quality rural Emergency Department, ensuring excellence in patient care, education, and training.

Diverse Case Load: Provide emergency care in a fast-paced environment, leading immediate diagnostic and resuscitative care for life-threatening conditions.

Strategic and Operational Oversight: Manage medical staff, department budgets, and clinical governance to ensure seamless healthcare delivery.

About the Health Service

Join a dynamic healthcare provider committed to delivering high-quality emergency services in both urban and rural settings. The service is dedicated to clinical excellence, education, and continuous improvement.

Position Details

As the Clinical Director of Emergency Medicine, you will:

• Provide strategic leadership, clinical expertise, and oversight of the Emergency Department.

• Deliver high-quality emergency care, ensuring timely diagnosis, management, and discharge planning.

• Manage medical staff recruitment, supervision, and training, fostering a culture of learning and professional development.

• Oversee rostering, operational planning, and resource allocation to ensure the efficiency of emergency services.

• Lead quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and governance activities in line with best practice standards.

• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, including paramedics, nursing staff, and external retrieval services.

• Contribute to the accreditation and development of emergency medicine training programs.

• Engage in education, research, and policy development to advance emergency medical care.

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities, including continuing medical education.
• Support for research, quality improvement, and clinical teaching activities.
• Relocation assistance and settlement support for successful candidates and their families.
• Salary packaging options and wellness programs to support work-life balance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to support the well-being of staff and their families.

Essential Requirements:

• Fellowship of the Australasian College of Emergency Medicine (ACEM) or equivalent.

• Registration or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.

• Significant experience in emergency medicine, including clinical governance and leadership roles.

• Proven ability to lead a multidisciplinary team and mentor junior medical staff.

• Strong commitment to education, research, and quality assurance initiatives.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in cross-cultural and rural settings.

• Knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements related to clinical governance, patient safety, and emergency medicine standards.

About Us

At Paragon Medics, we support your career aspirations while ensuring a fulfilling and balanced lifestyle. We provide opportunities for professional growth, education, and leadership in healthcare.

For a confidential discussion, contact Kiran at +61 2 8316 2844 or apply now!