by Gem Siocon 

 

In their newest Labour Market Research (June 2018), the Department of Employment reported medical staff shortages across Australia, showing statistics on skill shortages, unfilled vacancies, recruitment difficulties and supply and demand trends: 

 

 

 

 

Hence, it is essential that in a market experiencing a shortfall in healthcare practitioners, employers need to know how to organize their recruitment techniques to attract the best candidates quick or risk losing them to other hospitals and healthcare facilities.

 

Below are four recruitment tips for medical employers to win the best talent in a candidate-directed job market: 

Make a plan. Ask your staff to ideas in developing a formal and strategic recruitment plan. Then make a commitment for everyone to stick to that plan. 

Involve all levels from management down to actual recruiters. Schedule meetings as well as on-the-spot phone calls and emails. During the initial phase, the committee meets for an hour bi-weekly to evaluate where each applicant stands and what the next steps are. Include other sourcing activities to make sure everything is covered.  The next phase should encompass closely monitoring the recruitment process to guarantee a smooth flow. 

Financial incentives usually get attention. It does not necessarily mean high salaries offer other enticing perks like annual performance-based bonuses, additional vacation leaves or future medical training. 

Send newsletter, spend on paid advertising and present programs during conferences. Constantly fill the pipeline for future vacancies or business expansion. 

Seek help from healthcare staffing agencies. Their industry knowledge and connection can facilitate easy sourcing of available high-caliber medical talent with various backgrounds and specialties. 

Make your candidate feel welcome 

 

Not only choosing a new job is an intellectual decision but also it is also an emotional one. Try to provide a good candidate-experience, from the initial phone call or email down to the final interview and job offer.