Careers at South Pacific Private

Medical Officer (GP) (Part-Time)

About the role

The Medical Officer is responsible for providing medical treatment for individual inpatient clients at South Pacific Private Hospital, including admission assessments, detox management and ongoing medical evaluation and care. Care for Day Program clients is limited to intervention in medical emergency (code blue) while awaiting transfer to emergency department.

Standard requirements:

• Professional integrity, adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality requirements as per SPP policy
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and professional internal and external boundaries
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment effectively, respecting difference and diversity
• Maintain personal professional skills, competence and performance
• Work within the operational policy and procedure framework

Qualifications/experience/personal attributes:

• Recognised current NSW Medical Board qualifications (AHPRA)
• Current medical indemnity and workers comp insurance
• Current CPR certificate
• Current Working With Children certificate
• SPP Medical Provider Number
• Preferable 1 year Experience with Drug and Alcohol detoxification/Psychiatry
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and presentation
• Initiative, commitment and flexibility. Diplomacy and tact
• Commitment to the mission, vision and values of South Pacific Private
• Commitment to the philosophy of continuous improvement, promoting and participating effectively in Workplace Health and Safety, Quality Improvement and Risk Management practices to ensure that all staff adhere to SPP policies and procedures
• Infection control policy and procedure

At South Pacific Private we believe every staff member is a precious, valuable and unique human being.  We provide an environment that are respectful, inclusive and safe. This includes offering a setting that is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people embracing diversity and affirming whatever your gender identity or sexuality. We ask our staff to be well-informed and sensitive to the lived experience of LGBTQIA+ people, and they understand the complexities and challenges LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing services and in the workplace. South Pacific Private is committed to working with you to better understand the diverse needs and strengths of each individual.

Apply by email to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages long).

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Psychiatrist – VMO

About the role
South Pacific Private is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Psychiatrist VMO to join our team on a contract basis at our Curl Curl, NSW facility. As a Psychiatrist VMO, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional mental health care to our clients, leveraging your expertise to provide comprehensive psychiatric assessments, diagnoses, and evidence-based treatments. This is a contract position, offering the flexibility to balance your clinical work with other professional commitments.

What you’ll be doing

• To support the Clinical Director and GM in providing Clinical Governance for the organisation
• To provide psychiatric care to clients admitted to South Pacific Private under your care
• Provides urgent pre-admission psychiatric assessments where necessary
• Reviews clients under your care weekly (at least)
• Responsible for ensuring psychiatric cover for your patients while you are away
• Collaborating with multidisciplinary teams weekly to ensure coordinated and holistic care for patients
• Maintaining detailed and accurate client records, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations and policies
• Reviews Day Program clients when deemed necessary following your group observations, or when suggested by Day Program Manager

What we’re looking for

• A medical degree with specialist qualifications in Psychiatry and current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and Medicare Provider Number.
• Significant experience working as a Psychiatrist, preferably in a hospital or private practice setting
• Excellent clinical skills, including the ability to conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments and develop effective treatment plans
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• A commitment to delivering the highest standard of client-centred care

What we offer
At South Pacific Private, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and enriching work environment for our employees. As a Psychiatrist VMO, you will have the opportunity to work with a highly skilled and passionate team, access ongoing professional development opportunities, and contribute to the delivery of exceptional mental health care. We offer competitive remuneration and the flexibility to balance your clinical work with other commitments.

At South Pacific Private we believe every staff member is a precious, valuable and unique human being.  We provide an environment that are respectful, inclusive and safe. This includes offering a setting that is inclusive of LGBTQIA+ people embracing diversity and affirming whatever your gender identity or sexuality. We ask our staff to be well-informed and sensitive to the lived experience of LGBTQIA+ people, and they understand the complexities and challenges LGBTQIA+ people face when accessing services and in the workplace. South Pacific Private is committed to working with you to better understand the diverse needs and strengths of each individual.

Apply by email to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages long).

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Changes Therapist

About this role:

An exciting opportunity has become available within the South Pacific Private Inpatient Therapy team for a Changes I Therapist. This is a permanent part time role working one, 5 day week per month as part of a four week cycle.

The successful applicant will hold tertiary qualifications in psychology, psychotherapy or counselling and have at least 2 years’ experience working with clients who have experienced developmental trauma and who are living with addiction, mental health or relational concerns. Experience working with groups would be an advantage.

About Changes I:

Changes I is South Pacific Private’s signature workshop and is what sets us apart from other treatment centres in the country.

The Changes I Program is a key part of our inpatient program and is now also offered as a standalone inpatient workshop for individuals who are in recovery and wanting to dive deeper.

This Trauma-informed program uses Pia Mellody’s Model of Developmental Immaturity and is an experiential process group which incorporates group therapy, education and process work. It is facilitated by our renowned, trained clinicians.

In a safe and compassionate environment clients have the opportunity to explore childhood relational trauma, to process, honour and release the painful feelings that are holding them back from embracing their full potential and moving forward in recovery.

About us:

South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors. 

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority.

We are a no smoking facility. 

What to do next:

Apply by email to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages long)

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Registered/Enrolled Nurse (Part or Full Time)

Nurses – Registered/Enrolled – Full-time/Part-time

About us:

South Pacific Private’s mission is ‘To change lives and heal families’ by providing Australians with the most holistic, comprehensive and proven treatment programs for addiction, trauma and mental health issues.

As a fully-accredited, 54-bed private hospital, South Pacific offers the very highest levels of clinical expertise. South Pacific Private is part of Sana Health Group an Australasian leader in behavioural health services. All programs are supervised by a multi-disciplinary and expert team of psychiatrists, psychologist, general practitioners, registered nurses, psychotherapist and counsellors. 

South Pacific Private recognises the Gayamaygal people as the traditional owners and custodians of the land upon which we work. From hiring to treatment delivery, we value and embrace diversity across race, culture, ethnicity, indigenous status, gender identity, class, sexual orientation, religious belief and physical ability. Ensuring equity and inclusion for our staff and in access to our services as a priority.

We are a no smoking facility. 

About the role:

Are you an experienced nurse who has a passion for Mental Health nursing? Do you have an interest in human behaviour? If so, apply for a permanent part/full-time role at South Pacific Private Hospital. You can utilise your acute nursing skills with our detoxing clients and develop skills in mental health nursing along the way. It’s a great opportunity to learn about yourself as well as your clients. 

As a compassionate and professional nurse, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating the delivery of care in a mental health setting. You will work within a supportive and experience team with a healthy work culture. 

With the ability to work both in a team and in a multi-disciplinary environment, you will display a positive commitment and professional accountability in relation to the needs of the organisation and its clients, be passionate about supporting and restoring health and wellbeing.

Essential Criteria:

• Enthusiastic, dynamic and compassionate
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic computer skills
• Current AHPRA Registration – RN or EN
• NSW National Police Check
• CPR certificate

What we offer:

• Attractive 12hr shifts and 24/7 rotating roster
• Free onsite parking and fantastic cafe in walking distance
• Beautiful beachside location
• Continuous professional education and development
• A genuine opportunity to collaborate and work with a multi-disciplinary team
• A workplace wellbeing program including access to an Employee Assistance Program

Standard requirements:

• Professional integrity, adherence to a professional code of ethics and confidentiality requirements as per SPP policy and NSQHS requirements
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and professional boundaries
• Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team environment effectively, respecting difference and diversity

What to do next:

Apply by email to [email protected] with your resume and cover letter (no more than 2 pages long)

Apply now >