Canberra Health Services hiring Paediatric Surgery Non-Accredited Registrar in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia | LinkedIn (2024)

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’ Position Description Position Title : Paediatric Surgery Non-Accredited Registrar

Employment Type: Full Time

Classification: Registrar 1-4

Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)

Duration: 18 months with possibility of extension

Location: The Canberra Hospital

Section: Women, Youth and Children

Closing Date: 4 August 2024What Can We Offer You

• City living without the traffic – click here to see why you should live in Canberra
• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital
• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions
• Flexible working conditions
• 11.5% Superannuation
• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates
• Reimbursem*nt of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)

About The Role You must be PGY 4 to commence in this position. Please note this is for immediate start until February 2026 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 regions. More information can be found on the CHS website .

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com)

Position OverviewCanberra 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: https://www.health.act.gov.au/

The Department of Paediatrics and Child Health is the principal centre for children’s medical and surgical services in the ACT. There is a large and energetic inpatient department for Paediatric and Adolescent Medicine and Paediatric Surgery. The outpatient department has been developed to reflect current out-patient models of care and gives trainees broad exposure to a range of general and subspecialty paediatric surgery, including paediatric urology, paediatric neonatal surgery, paediatric thoracic surgery, and paediatric general surgery.The department also provides an innovative teaching program for students from the Australian National University Medical School. The department is staffed by 2 Staff Specialists and 2 Visiting Medical Specialists.There is currently 1 Registrar who is accredited for training by RACS.

The successful applicant will support the specialists and the accredited registrar in provision of a safe and efficient service by participating in ward rounds, outpatient clinics, education, and audit meetings.Whilst priority will be given to the accredited registrar for access to the operating theatres as part of the training requirements, the successful candidate will also be given opportunities to participate in operating theatre sessions from time to time as required.

The on-call commitment is expected to be 1 in 4, with prospective cover for Paediatric Surgery, with registrars from the General Surgery pool contributing to the on-call roster.There is no expectation to provide cover for the General Surgery on call roster.

Duties Under Limited Direction Of The Clinical Director, You WillProvide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the ACT Health Directorate under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). The clinical management includes acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter-disciplinary consults, and clinical handover.

• Maintain a co-operative relationships with the Neonatal, Paediatric and Emergency Departments
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and medical students.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.Participate in the after-hours roster.
• Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in relevant teaching programs and activities, and timely completion of assessments.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Maintain adequate and legible medical records and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About YouCHS 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

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive,
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs

Position Requirements/Qualifications

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA),
• Tertiary qualifications,
• Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act,
• Advanced Paediatric Life Support or equivalent.
• Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• 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.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in 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.
• undergo a pre-employment Occupational Medicine assessment, screening & vaccination process.

What You RequireThese are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:

• Proven advanced clinical abilities and commitment in Paediatric Surgery.
• Excellent communication skills and demonstrated ability to liaise effectively with other health professionals.Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrated enthusiasm for and abilities in teaching.
• Demonstrated commitment to further education and professional development.
• 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.
• 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: Shannon Dougan; Operations Manager – Shannon.Dougan@act.gov.au

JobJunior Medical Officers

Salary Range112,917.00

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