Trainee - Unaccredited Position
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- Emergency Medicine
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- Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District
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- CAM21420 Requisition #
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21420
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department at Wollongong Hospital.
Where you'll be working
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21420
An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department at Wollongong Hospital.
Where you'll be working
Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven’s major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500. The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.
What you'll be doing
Wollongong is located an hour’s drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west. Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.
What you'll be doing
To provide emergency medical care to patients while developing experience and expertise under the supervision of Emergency Specialists within ISLHD. This is a Wollongong Hospital based position.
The position of Unaccredited Trainee would suit a junior doctor of at least 2 years post graduate experience who wishes to gain clinical experience and training in Emergency Medicine prior to formal critical care training. The Unaccredited Trainee will participate in a seven-day per week roster which includes evening and night shifts and will demonstrate proficiency in the initial assessment and management of all medical and surgical emergencies in paediatric and adult patients.
The position of Unaccredited Trainee would suit a junior doctor of at least 2 years post graduate experience who wishes to gain clinical experience and training in Emergency Medicine prior to formal critical care training. The Unaccredited Trainee will participate in a seven-day per week roster which includes evening and night shifts and will demonstrate proficiency in the initial assessment and management of all medical and surgical emergencies in paediatric and adult patients.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Minimum two years post graduate experience
- Significant experience in an Australian Emergency Department or equivalent
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated good organisational and time management skills
- Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to self-education
- Ability and willingness to work at the facilities within the District to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in a 7 day per week / 24 hours per day shift work roster
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
Need more information?
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For role related queries or questions contact Simon Binks on Simon.Binks1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: Sunday 5th May 2024 11:59pm
