Advanced Trainee
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26429
Position Summary
To become a member of the Intensive Care trainee pool providing Intensive Care. Suitable for Intensive Care Advanced Trainees seeking to gain further experience and training in Intensive Care including sub specialties of Trauma, Cardiothoracics, NeuroICU and ECMO.
Where you'll be working
The John Hunter Hospital Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a Level 6 referral centre for critically ill patients in the Hunter New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts. It is the default centre for Trauma, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Vascular, Cardiothoracic and major General Surgery, as well as Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology. The 796-bed hospital is the main teaching hospital of the University of Newcastle. The hospital contains the only trauma centre in New South Wales outside the Sydney Metropolitan Area and has the busiest Emergency Department in the state. John Hunter is also the busiest trauma hospital in the state, and the second busiest in the country.
What you'll be doing
- To become a member of the Intensive Care Medicine trainee pool. The position would be suitable for experienced medical officers seeking to gain further experience and training in Intensive Care Medicine whilst undertaking learning and professional development activities with the aim of progressing to a Fellow of the College of Intensive Care Medicine.
- Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to his/her unit within the public health organisation and ensuring that the admission and plans are documented in the medical record.
- The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in his/her unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment. All decisions concerning the patient(s) in consultation with their immediate supervisor and team.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Completed at least 4 years residency since graduation with 12 months recent experience in Intensive Care, Anaesthesia or Emergency Medicine. Current Advanced Trainee of CICM.
- Demonstrated commitment to CICM Training Program as a CICM Trainee, with demonstrated work towards completion of CICM training.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and awareness of when and who to seek further advice.
- Demonstrated experience using excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with patients, relatives, medical and nursing colleagues, Allied health, ward staff and administration staff to ensure the appropriate management of the patient and build a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrates teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours rosters to deliver patient care.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jeram Hyde on Jeram.Hyde@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5 August 2025
