Address2025 Paediatric Emergency Registrar
At Northern Health, we take care of the residents of Melbourne’s north, by providing a diverse range of health services, at Northern Hospital Epping, Broadmeadows Hospital, Craigieburn Centre and Bundoora Centre. We also collaborate with our partners to help expand the range of healthcare services offered to our culturally rich and diverse community.
The Paediatric Emergency Department at Northern Health is a separate collocated department accredited with ACEM for 12 months of ED (PEM) training and RACP for 6 months of advanced training.
We endeavour to provide training opportunities to a mixture of ACEM, PEM and RACP trainees.
We employ a diverse group of doctors, nurses, allied health and clerical staff.
We promote a strong culture of teamwork and adopt the principle that we are all part of a large work family who support and respect each other.
We welcome full-time and part time applications and are flexible at accommodating individual personal needs.
As a Paediatric Emergency Registrar, you will experience a wide range of interesting and varied pathology and have ample opportunity to initiate and be involved in the care of a diverse mix of Paediatric presentations. You will be well supported by Paediatric Emergency Physicians, providing a unique learning experience in a non-tertiary Paediatric emergency centre.
We have a comprehensive Paediatric Emergency Education Program, which includes 5 hours of protected paid teaching per week.
Our ACEM DEMT and RACP Supervisor of Training are readily available to assist and answer any questions.
We have a very active Paediatric Emergency simulation programme providing regular opportunities to develop leadership and management skills, and consolidate learning.
There are ample opportunities to be involved in quality improvement and research projects which will help broaden your experience.
We have a close working relationship with our General Paediatric team. The General Paediatric department is accredited for training with the PEM JTC. We have a standing position available to PEM trainees looking to complete their Paediatric medicine term (6 months Paediatric medicine/6 months Paediatric ED). We also have relationships with other Melbourne Paediatric and Adult Emergency departments to assist with ongoing training needs.
We would encourage you to apply to join our team.
Should you wish to have a tour of the department or have any enquiries please contact:
Dr Keith Amarakone ( Head of Unit) ***************@nh.org.au
Dr Laura Ehlert (ACEM/PEM DEMT) ************@nh.org.au
Dr David MacOnachie (ACEM / PEM DEMT) ***************@nh.org.au
Dr Mark Corden (RACP SOT) ***********@nh.org.au
We can offer:
Northern Health is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce which reflects the community we serve. Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and Linguistically Diverse Backgrounds are encouraged.
Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include salary packaging, and employee assistance program.
Next Steps . . .
If this opportunity sounds like the next step in your career, then we would love to hear from you. Please click on the 'Apply Now' button and follow the prompts. Applicants are required to submit a CV and a one page cover letter.
For further information please refer to the Position Description here.
Applications close 2 June 2024
