Address Employment Type: Full Time Fixed Term
Hours: 86 hour per fortnight
Salary: from $56.30 to $77.50, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6
Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital
Application: Please upload resume, cover letter
Contact: Jamie Kearsley – *********@mercy.com.au
Henry To - ***@mercy.com.au
Where there’s life, there’s Mercy.
Where there’s care, there’s You.
Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?
For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that’s gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that’s hard to find elsewhere.
Join us at Mercy Hospital, and help us deliver even greater outcomes for our patients, families, communities, and you.
About the opportunity
The General Surgery Unit is an accredited training rotation for the RACS General Surgery program and currently has two trainees allocated by General Surgery Australia. This role will support the needs of this unit.
This is a 12 months position, offering General Surgery The role is to assist the General Surgery unit to provide a range of services including emergency assessment and management, pre and post-operative care, attending operating lists and the outpatient management of patients across a range of emergency and elective General Surgery conditions. The sub-specialties in Acute General Surgery, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary and Breast/Endocrine.
One fixed term rotational contract is available – 12 month contract Feb 2025 to Feb 2026
Clinical duties will include emergency assessment and management, pre and postoperative care, attending operating lists, attending and running outpatient clinics and managing planning meetings and all audit requirements of the unit.
Provide high quality clinical care under the supervision, or with the support, of the consultant General Surgery surgeons and participate fully in the activities of the department.
For General Surgery, there will be participation in the afterhours (evenings), weekend and nights registrar roster.
The position would be suitable for a doctor looking to gain future entry into General Surgery training. We may consider a qualified and registerable Australian or International graduate looking for a supported position in General Surgery
The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA – Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement
Research projects and mentoring toward a training position would be supported as part of this role
ABOUT YOU:
Applicants must be eligible for full registration with AHPRA for positions of up to 12 months from starting date as a surgical registrar.
A high standard of written and verbal communication skills.
A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting
Prior experience at PGY3 or above in General Surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar
Preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position
What you’ll bring
You’re resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.
To thrive in this role, you will have:
? Excellent clinical, time management, organisational and communication skills, with the ability to adapt and problem solve.
? A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.
? The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.
You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
? A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.
? Current COVID-19 certificate, proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders.
Why Mercy Health?
We’ve been supporting people for over 100 years. Now, we’re taking all that we have and making it even better. It’s about investing in our people and our cultures to create positive experiences and opportunities for all.
Here are some things you’ll love about working with us:
? 100+ years of caring …
We’re a cornerstone of the communities we serve, and as part of Mercy Health, the vital work you do here will always be needed. That means career stability and so much opportunity to build your rewarding future with us.
? A team of 10,000 hearts …
A career in healthcare and human services isn’t always easy, and it takes true heart. Here, you’ll join a team of over 10,000 dedicated people who carry on and support each other, whatever comes their way.
? Countless moments and lives …
As part of Mercy Health, you’ll be right at the heart of our impact. By improving the health outcomes of parents and babies through outstanding patient care, you’ll know that every moment you spend here truly matters.
? … And so much more to come.
We’re on a journey to keep growing our organisation and impact for the next 100 years. We have the leadership, the scale, the heart and the vision for the future. Let’s achieve it together.
You’ll also enjoy a range of other benefits:
? Develop and expand your skills, knowledge and impact across the scope of practice.
? Advance your career with ongoing professional development opportunities and educational resources in a supportive environment.
? Find a better balance with a flexible rostering.
? Make the most of your pay with our generous salary packaging options.
? Save big with access to a range of retail discounts across financial, healthcare, travel and other services.
? Live, work and feel your best with our health and wellbeing programs including an Employee Assistance Program and Fitness Passport for you and your family. If you have an existing Fitness Passport, you can easily transfer it to Mercy Health.
Ready to help us shape the future of healthcare?
Join us and make a meaningful difference in people’s lives - and your career.
