Senior Registrar
Remuneration: $156,494
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26775
Senior Registrar - Retrieval Medicine
An exciting opportunity is available at Lismore Base Hospital for a Senior Registrar in Retrieval Medicine position at the Lismore Base Hospital for the 2026 clinical year. The successful applicant will provide high quality critical care to acutely ill and injured patients, both in the prehospital environment and during inter-hospital transfers with the retrieval service. They will gain valuable experience working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians as part of the Lismore Base Hospital and Westpac Helicopter Retrieval Base.
Our ideal candidate will meet the essential criterial of the role and will hold a current Australian Fellowship Certificate in Critical Care (Emergency, Intensive Care or Anaesthesia) or obtain a letter from the College advising that at the time of commencement Fellowship will be obtained.
Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service.
The hospital is an acute referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (41,000 presentations annually & 55 beds/treatment spaces), 12 bed ICU and 6 bed Coronary Care Unit.
The Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Emergency Department (ED) sees over 41,000 adult and paediatric presentations per year and is a regional trauma centre. The department includes modern facilities such as a 4 bed resuscitation and procedure bay, acute zone, an ED short stay unit (EDSSU), fast tract and medical imaging services. LBH ED also supports Richmond Network hospitals including Ballina District Hospital and Casino Memorial District Hospital, and Multipurpose Centres located at Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville and Bonalbo.
Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.
What you'll be doing
Ensuring clear and effective communication among the aeromedical crew, the Aeromedical Control Centre and the referring and receiving medical staff.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Hold a current Fellowship Certificate in Critical Care (Emergency, Intensive Care or Anaesthesia) or obtain a letter from the College advising that at time of clinical year commencement Fellowship will be obtained
- Demonstrated ability to competently care for critically ill and injured patients in the prehospital and out-of-hospital environment with minimal resources and backup
- Proven ability to perform duties competently, both physically and psychologically, in the prehospital and interhospital environments, including helicopter winching
- Proven ability to safely adapt clinical practice to the environment
- Demonstrated superior verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate concisely, diplomatically and effectively with a variety of health and non-health professionals
- Proven ability to comply with organisational policy and procedures, especially those related clinical governance and to safety
- Valid unrestricted drivers’ licence for use in NSW/Australia and willingness to travel in the course of employment and willingness and capacity to participate in a 24/7 roster and may be rostered to day, evening or night shifts across a seven day roster; participate in an after-hours roster including nights and weekends.
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For role related queries or questions contact the Lismore JMO Unit via email NNSWLHD-LIS-JMORecruitment@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5, August 2025
