Registrar - Service - Orthopaedic Surgery

Location:  Geraldton, WA

WA Country Health Service - Geraldton Hospital is currently seeking a Registrar in Orthopaedic Surgery.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment for 6 and/or 12 months commencing as soon as possible, with the possibility of extension(s).

Position Profile: 

The position is suitable for an enthusiastic applicant interested in improving their orthopaedic skills under direct supervision. It is also useful step for those interested in applying for a position in the Orthopaedic Training Program. The successful applicants will gain a minimum of 12 months quality orthopaedic experience working alongside 2 Orthopaedic service registrars and 2 local Orthopaedic Consultant Surgeons as well as rotating FIFO weekend surgeons.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the clinical care of patients under consultant supervision and will be expected to:

• Attend to patients in order of clinical urgency.
• Take relevant and performing relevant examinations of new admissions; arranging appropriate investigations and initiating an appropriate treatment plan. Asking for advice/help as needed.
• Manage inpatients according to acceptable clinical standards under supervision of consultants.
• Attend fracture and elective clinics.
• Assist in theatre and perform cases under supervision.
• Collaborate with other Medical, Nursing staff and multidisciplinary team members to facilitate patient care.
• Liaise with family members, general practitioners, and/or community services concerning patient management.  

Applicants must be eligible for registration with APHRA and must have previous Orthopaedic experience at RMO level or above. 

Employee Benefits: 

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 11% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here. 

• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances
• Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse state in the world
• Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.

Application Instructions:

Click HERE to apply online via MedJobsWA (Please note: Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants). Emailed applications will not be accepted.

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

• A detailed curriculum vitae (of no more than 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
• Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria (Work Related Requirements found in page 4 of attached JDF).
• Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages)

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

Multiple applications will not be considered in their entirety.  Where multiple applications are uploaded, the last document to be uploaded will be the only document accepted and considered by the panel.

Recruitment Agencies presenting medical practitioners to WA Country Health Service (WACHS) via MedJobsWA at https://medjobswa.mercury.com.au/ must read the attached ‘WACHS and Recruitment Agency Agreement 2017-2020.

Conditions:

• This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au
• Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
• WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.
• WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.
• Please note this recruitment process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED WITHOUT A CURRICULUM VITAE (CV) / RESUME WILL BE INVALID.