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Form of workKEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Under supervision, provide appropriate medical care to patients and assist more senior doctors in complex cases
Consolidate and build personal skill levels to ensure that clients receive the best possible service reflecting up to date evidence based professional practice
Be aware of and work in accordance with organisational policies and procedures including occupational health and safety and relevant legislative requirements
Demonstrates positive workplace behaviours and relationships at all times
KEY RESULTS AREAS/MAIN PRIORITIES
OPERATIONAL/CLINICAL PERFORMANCE
Ensure familiarity with the expected standards of performance in the role and actively contribute to own personal development.
Maintain a good working knowledge of and adherence to standards and legislation relevant to the role (such as Child Safe Standards, Aged Care Act etc) and actively promote compliance to any such standards and legislation.
Complete all mandatory training by the due date.
Undertake any additional tasks as requested that reasonably fall within the scope of the position and classification.
Recognise, respond and escalate changes in the patient's condition
Day to day clinical management of department/unit patients and the adequate documentation of their care
Initiate, implement and monitor management of patients under supervision, incorporating the appropriate testing and investigation
Thoroughly and promptly correlate and record in the medical record the relevant patient information in an appropriate and ongoing manner, from the initial assessment, differential diagnosis, investigations, treatment plan and clinical progress
Regularly review patient objectives, interpretative, physical and mental status, including the development and communication of a discharge plan from the time of admission
Succinctly record the above in the discharge summary at the time of discharge and ensure that it is verified within two working days and inform the ward clerk that it is ready to be sent to the GP
Appropriately liaise with all staff involved in the care of the patient, including communication and referrals necessary for ongoing care post-discharge
Participate in operating theatre or other procedural sessions as rostered and required, primarily as an assistant; perform certain procedures as appropriate under direct supervision with the supervisor present
Foster rapport and good communication using appropriate language, written or verbal, with the patient and other parties as required, including contact with the referring Medical Practitioner
