Senior Resident Medical Officer

Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration:  Resident - $89,095 - $120,489

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM21606

"This is a full-time position; however, part time employment can be taken into consideration.  Please contact the Convenor for a discussion"

The Intensive Care Unit is a 36 bed Level 3 Intensive Care Unit in a 600-bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for the SESLHD. It is a major teaching hospital of theFaculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales.

• The unit currently treats over 2700 patients each year (including 500 post-op cardiothoracic patients).
• Most surgical and medical subspecialties are represented in the case-mix in keeping with the tertiary referral centre status of the hospital. In addition to the major trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and complex GI cancer surgery, the ICU provides an ECMO service. There is an ICU-based echocardiography service with an opportunity for hands-on training.
• There is a state of the art simulation lab within the ICU with an opportunity for participation in SIM base scenarios.
• Some of the other facilities include advanced clinical information system and access to clinical website resources.
• In addition to the Department also contributes to anaesthetics, surgery, physician and emergency medicine training.
• All JMOs are well supported by Senior Registrars and Consultants and the ICU has active teaching and research programs.

Where you'll be working

The primary location of this position will be Intensive Care Unit at St George Hospital:                    

level 4, Acute Services Building, St George Hospital, Gray St, Kogarah, NSW, 2217

10 REASONS TO CHOOSE ST GEORGE HOSPITAL FOR YOUR MEDICAL TRAINING 

1.       Live in the bustling city, by our gorgeous beaches at world famous Bondi and Cronulla, or the eclectic inner west – we’re only a very short commute and easily accessible by car or public transport with a great work life balance

2.       A fabulous local café culture

3.       A welcoming and supportive culture with fantastic, committed, and friendly consultants

4.       Hands on experience

5.       State of the art facilities with a brand-new ambulatory care and outpatient precinct due for completion in 2026

6.       The largest tertiary referral hospital in the district and the principal teaching hospital of the University of New South Wales with opportunities for JMOs to contribute to medical student teaching

7.       One of the state’s leading level 1 centres for trauma and emergency management

8.       A committed Medical Workforce team dedicated to supporting you throughout your medical training

9.       Strong links with Justice Health, Calvary, Sutherland, Griffith, Shoalhaven and Coffs Harbour for a wide and varied range of experiences

10.   An unwavering commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging

What you'll be doing

This position is suitable for Junior Medical Officers that have completed a minimum of 2 years of postgraduate experience and have an interest in pursuing a career in critical care (ICU, ED or Anaesthetics).

The Intensive Care Unit is a ‘state-of-the-art’ 52 bed facility (currently 36 beds operational) in a 600-bed tertiary referral and the major trauma centre for SESLHD. It is a major teaching hospital of the Faculty of Medicine, University of New South Wales. In addition to the major trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery and complex GI cancer surgery, the ICU provides an ECMO service. The Intensive Care Unit provides care to over 3200 patients admitted per annum, employs 13 intensivists, and supervises and trains 45 full-time ICU junior medical staff at any one time.

There is an ICU-based echocardiography service with an opportunity for hands-on training. There is a state-of-the-art simulation lab within the ICU with regular SIM based training.  All JMOs are well supported by Senior Trainees and Consultants and the ICU has active teaching and research programs.

The unit runs a CICM primary examination teaching program for candidates who plan to undertake the CICM primary exam or similar.

ICU Senior Resident Medical Officers will have responsibilities which include

• Co-ordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge of patients
• The day-to-day assessment and management of patients in the unit
• Communicating with patients and families
• Co-ordinating care with other specialties and primary care providers
• Keeping the Intensive Care Consultants abreast of all patient events
• Initial resuscitation and subsequent management of ICU patients
• Working harmoniously and effectively in a team which include other Medicos, Nursing Allied Health and clerical staff
• Participation in all relevant unit-based education and administrative activities as directed

 The roster is a week-on/week-off pattern of 7 consecutive 12-hour day/night shifts.