Intensive Care Srmo

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

POSITION OVERVIEW

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website: 

CHS website

Our Intensive Care residents are exposed to a broad case mix of critically ill patients. There are 39 physical bed spaces. This includes a dedicated cardio-thoracic bay and 4 fully vented negative/positive-pressure isolation rooms. Our unit is accredited for training in Anaesthesia through FANZCA and Emergency Medicine through FACEM as well as CICM. A well-established helicopter retrieval service is associated with the campus, Capital Regional Retrieval Service.

A Resident in Intensive Care Medicine plays a key role in the delivery of medical care to critically ill patients. Supervised by the Intensive Care registrars, senior trainees and specialists, Intensive Care residents are expected to provide direct clinical care for patients and some supervision & training to students rotating through the unit.

We offer a structured teaching program tailored for the needs of the individual junior doctor in training while providing support from Staff Specialists experienced in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine. 

It is not expected that the applicant has had any previous experience in ICU or anaesthesia.  It is also expected that the applicant has worked for at least two years in a hospital setting working in different specialties and ED. Rotations may include:

·         Emergency Medicine, Canberra Hospital - Woden

·         Intensive Care Medicine, Canberra Hospital Woden and North Canberra Hospital - Bruce

 
DUTIES

1. Provide day- to-day medical care for patients of Canberra Health Services. The clinical management expected includes acute admissions, in-patient care, attendance and participation in the Medical Emergency Team, inter-disciplinary consults and clinical handover
2. Maintain adequate medical records with legible entries.
3. Participate in the supervision and education of more junior medical staff and medical students.
4. Participate in the after-hour’s roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
5. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
6. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.

1. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Medical Board of Australia and the policies of Canberra Health Services. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety, and completion of mandatory training

8.      Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

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.        The ability to efficiently manage and prioritise own workload

1. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to appropriately manage difficult conversations with patients and family members and create a safe and pleasant working environment within the unit.
2. High level interest in the teaching of medical students, interns and RMOs.

4.      Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change in a dynamic medical environment.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

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

·         Have completed two years of post-graduate medical experience; and

·         The successful candidate will be required to participate in the organisation’s Performance Review & Development Program which will include a regular review of the candidate’s performance against the responsibilities and key result areas associated with their position and a requirement to demonstrate appropriate behaviours which reflect a commitment to ACT health values and strategic directions.

• 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.

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 commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the level of a resident medical officer, involvement in further education and quality assurance activities

2.       Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required

3.       A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate

4.      Demonstrated ability to consistently display commitment to, compliance with and leadership in high quality Customer Service, Equity and Diversity

5.       Demonstrated 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.

CHS Contact: Dr Manoj Singh, A/g Director ICU; ***********@act.gov.au