Career Medical Officer - Psychiatry Night Duty

About the role

The Department of Health Tasmania is seeking a Career Medical Officer (Level 1-7) for a dedicated psychiatry position in the Mental Health Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital. The role provides overnight psychiatric assessment, management and clinical care for patients presenting with acute mental health concerns, working predominantly on night shifts (2230 to 0830) with a high degree of professional autonomy and limited on-site medical supervision.

Key responsibilities

• Provide medical care to patients in inpatient mental health units, including the Short Stay Unit
• Attend to mental health patients throughout the hospital who need specialist medical input
• Liaise with consultant psychiatrists on patient assessment and management
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation, including admissions, progress notes, decisions and discharge summaries
• Respond promptly to clinical calls from registered nurses and other clinical staff
• Perform clinical procedures within scope of practice and prescribe accurately
• Take part in discharge planning and continuity of care
• Comply with professional, ethical and legal obligations, including the Tasmanian Mental Health Act

Required profile

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Current Working with Children Registration, where applicable
• Confidence in assessing and managing psychiatric emergencies

What we offer

• Permanent full-time, shift-based position (76 hours per fortnight, negotiable)
• Salary of $132,613 to $188,840 per annum plus 12% superannuation and salary packaging
• Travel and relocation assistance, professional development and leave entitlements
• Fitness Passport access to fitness facilities

Applications are made online through the Department of Health Tasmania portal, with a CV, contact details for two referees and supporting documents; agencies must be specifically contracted.