AddressRemuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM21259
Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service.
The hospital is an acute referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (41,000 presentations annually & 55 beds/treatment spaces), 12 bed ICU and 6 bed Coronary Care Unit.
After a recent $312 million renovation, the new health facilities allow for contemporary models of care that clinicians and staff are excited to deliver in their local community. We provide a wide range of medical and surgical specialties and subspecialties, as well as the majority of specialty services. LBH plays an important role in providing high level specialist services on a regional level, including (but not limited to):
- Access to a formalised Retrieval Service providing service over a 300km radius.
- Specialist emergency and elective surgical services including Vascular and Upper Gastrointestinal Surgery.
- Renal Dialysis and Renal Dialysis home-based training.
- Diagnostic and interventionist cardiology.
- Adult Mental Health Unit.
- Child & Adolescent Mental Health Unit.
LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney, University of Newcastle, Bond University, University of Queensland and Griffith University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.
Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.
What you'll be doingThe primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response).
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
- Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
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For role related queries or questions contact Lismore JMO Unit at ***************@health.nsw.gov.au
Please note we are unable to accept individual applications received via email and all applications for this position are to be received via the NSW Health Career Portal.
Applications Close: 3rd May 2024
