Cairns Private Hospital is seeking dedicated and experienced Hospital Medical Officers to join our clinical team on a casual basis. This role offers flexible shifts and is well suited to local General Practitioners or career medical officers wishing to maintain acute hospital skills in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide medical assessment and clinical care to hospitalised patients across surgical, medical and rehabilitation wards.
• Complete admission assessments and request appropriate diagnostic investigations.
• Work collaboratively with Visiting Medical Officers and allied health professionals.
• Respond to clinical emergencies and initiate first-line management.
• Maintain accurate, timely and comprehensive patient documentation.
• Participate in clinical handovers and multidisciplinary team meetings.

Qualifications and Experience

• General Registration with AHPRA.
• Minimum of three years postgraduate clinical experience.
• Current Advanced Life Support certification is desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Demonstrated commitment to patient safety, clinical excellence and continuous improvement.

About the Hospital
Cairns Private Hospital is a modern, well-equipped facility providing a comprehensive range of medical and allied health services. As part of Ramsay Health Care, one of Australia’s largest and most respected private hospital operators, the hospital is committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centred care to the local community and visiting patients.

The hospital is recognised for its innovation in patient care, including robotic-assisted surgery, and its strong focus on safety and clinical quality initiatives, such as the Ramsay Rule and the Speak Up for Patient Safety program.

What’s in it for you?

• Professional Advancement: Recognition, Rewards, Professional Development, and Employee referral programs. Free access to LinkedIn Learning, education scholarships and the Ramsay Leadership Academy to support career progression.  
• Discounts:  Ramsay Rewards - Access great deals at over 100+ major retailers. Hospital, Allied Health & Pharmacy discounts - you’ll pay less for hospital cover and receive higher extras limits for things like General and Major Dental. 
• Health and Wellbeing: Flexible work opportunities with the ability to have a say in your roster, Flexible Leave Program, and a free Employee Assistance Program offering access to confidential counselling, coaching and support 24/7.  
• Leisure/Social/Financial: Discounts for leisure travel with selected Hotels, salary sacrifice opportunities e.g., airport lounge membership, self-education expenses, novated leasing and more.

Requirements

• Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months
• According to the role, Ramsay may require proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.

To Apply

All applications must be lodged online. Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.

For enquiries, please contact Julie Mellick via email: MellickJ@ramsayhealth.com.au

Ramsay Health Care is committed to Child Safety.  Details of our commitment are set out in our Code of Conduct, available at www.ramsayhealth.com