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The Canberra Hospital is a 600+ bed tertiary trauma and referral hospital providing services to the ACT and south eastern New South Wales region of Australia. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Australian National University (ANU) Graduate Medical Program. It is one of the busiest EDs in the country:

We are one of the busiest EDs in the country:

•           We are seeing over 90,000 presentations per annum.

•           We have approximately 20% paediatric presentations.

•           We have high acuity with admission rates of more than 35%.

•           We have a significant trauma caseload.

Consultants are present in the department from 8.00am until midnight seven days a week, and are on call overnight. 

Emergency Medicine SMRO’s work as part of a multi-disciplinary team to apply medical knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients who present to the emergency department. SRMOs can be responsible for patient in care in all areas of the ED – Resuscitation Bays, Fast Track, Acute, Behavioural Assessment, Paediatrics and the Emergency Medicine Unit.

Participation in extra-curricular activities, such as completion of the Emergency Medicine Diploma or completion of an audit, are encouraged and supported.

The skills gained in this position form a solid basis for further studies and careers in Emergency Medicine, GP, Rural Medicine, any of the Acute or Critical Care Medical specialties, or indeed most fields!

·         Emergency Medicine, Canberra Hospital - Woden, North Canberra Hospital - Bruce

 
Duties:

• Provide day- to-day medical care for patients of Canberra Health Services, seeking Emergency Health Care.
• Maintain adequate medical records with legible entries.
• Participate in the supervision and education of more junior medical staff and medical students.
• Participate in the after-hour’s roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions..
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.

·         Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice ensuring the delivery of high quality person and family centred, safe and high quality patient care.

• Be responsible for immediate patient care including adequate history taking, physical examination, ongoing continuous review of patient condition and progress, investigations and therapy indicated by unit protocol or as directed by the duty specialist. Determine and facilitate disposition of patient, with guidance from senior clinicians.

About you:

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

1.    Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.

1. Willingness to actively participate in acquiring emergency medical skills.

1. High level of commitment to the emergency medical team and an ability to work collaboratively.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

·         Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,

·         Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• Current Basic Life Support and Advance Life Support certification.

·         Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the and using other CHS IT systems.

·         The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.

• CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

Desirable

·         Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

·         Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

·         Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

·          Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

·         Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

·         Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

 
What you require:

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience. 

1.    Demonstrated clinical competence at post graduate year 3 level.

2.    Demonstrated ability to pursue both formal and self-directed learning in clinical practice and evidence of developing ability to teach more junior doctors and medical students.

3.    Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.

4.    Demonstrated commitment to ongoing Advanced Training education, research, teaching and a commitment to continuous quality improvement

5.    Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

HOW TO APPLY / OR WANT TO KNOW MORE?

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

·         A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

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CHS Contact: Dr Erin Martin, Deputy Director ED, ***********@act.gov.au