Ramsay Health Care · Wollongong, NSW
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Ramsay provides high quality healthcare to millions of people each year through a network of hospitals, clinics and services in Australia, Europe and the United Kingdom. The Hospital is owned and operated by Ramsay Health Care.
Wollongong Private Hospital is now hiring!
Wollongong Private Hospital is a 171 bed private hospital operated by Australia's largest private hospital operator, Ramsay Health Care, is set in the heart of Wollongong's Medical Precinct. It features state of the art equipment, facilities and patient services setting a benchmark for healthcare facilities in the Illawarra. Wollongong Private Hospital provides all major services including an intensive care unit, ten operating theatres, cardiac and vascular Labs and an Endoscopy suite. Surgical specialties include Cardiothoracic, Orthopaedics, Neurosurgery, interventional cardiology, Ophthalmology, ENT, Bariatric, Head and Neck, Gynaecological, Urology, Colorectal, upper GI, General, Vascular and Plastics.
Wollongong Private Hospital is seeking Career Medical Officer's to join our team on a part-time or casual basis.
About the Role
The Career Medical Officer (CMO) provides frontline medical care to inpatients across the hospital, working collaboratively with Visiting Medical Officers (VMOs), nursing staff, and allied health teams. The CMO is responsible for assessing patients, delivering timely medical interventions, responding to emergencies, and ensuring safe, coordinated care throughout the admission.
Key Responsibilities
Perform patient assessment, examination, investigations, and initiation of treatment as requested by VMOs or senior nursing staff.
Provide ongoing inpatient care , review high‑risk patients, and escalate deterioration promptly to VMOs.
Attend and lead initial response to medical emergencies and cardiac arrest calls across all clinical areas.
Maintain accurate, legible clinical documentation , including results review, medication charts, progress notes, and discharge summaries.
Communicate effectively with VMOs, nursing teams, and allied health to ensure coordinated and safe patient management.
Participate in clinical handover at shift changes and attend safety huddles to maintain situational awareness.
Provide after‑hours medical cover and ensure completion of outstanding tasks before shift end.
About You
AHPRA Registration
PGY3+
Previous experience in a similar role or as a Registrar in a similar role
Demonstrated high level of clinical competence
Highly developed verbal and written interpersonal communication skills
Computer literacy in Microsoft Suite
What’s in it for You:
At Ramsay, we care for our people by offering benefits that truly support your career, wellbeing and lifestyle, including:
Grow your career with recognition programs, employee referral bonuses, scholarships, free access to LinkedIn Learning and the Ramsay Leadership Academy
Save more every day with Ramsay Rewards, giving you exclusive deals at 100+ retailers, restaurants, travel providers and more
Enjoy peace of mind with lower hospital cover costs and higher extras limits on services like General and Major Dental, plus pharmacy and allied health discounts
Find balance through flexible rostering options, flexible leave and access to free, confidential counselling and wellbeing support 24/7
Increase your take-home pay through salary packaging and novated leasing, plus discounts on leisure travel, gyms and lifestyle services.
Why Join Ramsay:
At Ramsay Health Care, “people caring for people” is at the heart of everything we do. We are:
Australia’s largest private hospital operator, with over 74 sites and 35,000 staff
A values-led workplace where you’ll be supported personally and professionally
A place with flexible, permanent and career-growth opportunities nationwide.
Must provide or complete a National Police Check conducted within the previous 12 months.
According to the role, Ramsay may require a Working-With-Children Check and proof of immunisation against infectious diseases.
Apply:
Ready to feel cared for while you care for others? Apply today and join us at Wollongong Private Hospital. All applications must be lodged online.
Applications close: 7th October 2026
Reference number: JR116073
Please Note:
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.au .
Applications made by recruitment agencies will not be considered.
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