Senior Resident Medical Officer
Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $120,489.00
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26220
Application Close: 5, August 2025
Apply now - Senior Resident Medical Officer- Critical Care ( Anaesthetics, ED, ICU and General Practice ) for the 2026 Clinical Year within Southern NSWLHD
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Where you'll be working
Experience the appeal of South Coast NSW, where your medical career can thrive in a welcoming and relaxed environment. Our program offers a unique opportunity to balance professional development with the coastal lifestyle, featuring beautiful beaches, scenic landscapes, and a friendly local community. Enjoy a range of outdoor activities, including surfing, hiking, and mountain biking, all while benefiting from a tranquil work-life balance. Join us for a year and discover how South Coast NSW can enhance both your professional journey and personal well-being.
What you'll be doing
This is a 12 month, four term rotational position within the Coastal Network Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) program, with rotations in Anaesthetics, ICU and ED. The Anaesthetic rotations are based at South East Regional Hospital Bega and at Moruya Hospital and include a component of time in rural practice, with supervision from a rural generalist. The trainee will be part of a departmental roster providing experience for JMO'S wishing to develop a baseline practical skillset for the management of patients in the acute inpatient and GP setting.
This position would suit trainees considering a career in rural general practice as a Rural Generalist, and in the acute care specialties of ED, Intensive Care, and Anaesthesia. Trainees will be given responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with their experience. This will be accompanied by appropriate supervision, training and support to enable development of relevant skills during the training year.
Our program begins with a comprehensive orientation designed to familiarise you with our hospital's operations, culture, and will ensure a baseline level of competency at core skills required for the position. You will benefit from the weekly training program during the year, which will include hands-on clinical experiences, simulation-based education, interactive workshops, and integration into our multidisciplinary teams. The teaching program will be complemented by ongoing mentorship from experienced senior medical staff, ensuring you receive personalised guidance and support. Accommodation is provided for the full 12 months of the program and there is a small travel allowance available.
The Rural Critical Care SRMO’s work and learn alongside our Rural Child and Maternal Health SRMO’s in a single program at SERH. If you are interested in both positions please concurrently apply for position CAM26226. Applicants who apply for both positions will have the opportunity to submit preferences at the time of interview.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration.
- Must have completed at least two postgraduate years training including a minimum 12-months experience in an Australian Public Hospital or equivalent (not as an Observer).
- Evidence of satisfactory completion of at least 2 JMO terms within an acute care setting, or demonstrated equivalent experience, within the last 12 months.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery, and coordination of patient care.
- Sufficient clinical experience to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.
- Excellent clinical knowledge, skills, and team work, with demonstrated ability to work both independently within a supervised complex clinical environment and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Ability to recognise the acutely unwell patient and to initiate immediate management and institute Advanced Life Support, with a current ALS2 or equivalent qualification.
- Advanced organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment. Valid Working with Children Check and cleared National Police Check.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Nathan Oates, Director Prevocational Education and Training on Nathan.Oates@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 5, August 2025
