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ACT Health

Cardiothoracic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Canberra

FULL TIME

September 23, 2024

Description

‘Creating exceptional health care together.’

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Position Title: Cardiothoracic Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Employment Type: Full Time
Classification: Registrar 1 – 4
Salary: $112,917 - $141,084 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: The Canberra Hospital
Section: Surgery
Closing Date: 7 October 2024

What 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

Reimbursement 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:

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)

To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 + from February 2025

The Cardiac Surgery Department of The Canberra Hospital is a busy service supported by excellent imaging and diagnostic facilities.

DUTIES

1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Health Services 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;

2. Maintain a co-operative relationship with the Emergency Department and participate in the after-hours and on-call roster;

3. Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff and work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team;

4. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research;

5. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care;

6. Maintain adequate and legible medical record and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner;

7. Comply with the policies and requirements of the Medical Board Australia and the policies of ACT Health. This includes the promotion and application of workplace relations, workplace equity and diversity and workplace safety; and undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

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. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;

2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs;

3. The ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team environment; and

4. The ability to effectively communicate with a diverse range of people.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Mandatory:

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

Currency in an Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers;

To be eligible for this position you must be PGY 4 + by February 2025, prior to the commencement of the role.

Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students.

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.

Desirable:

Post graduate surgical and academic qualifications and experience relevant to the position.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

Undergo a pre-employment Police check; and

Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes

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 area of Cardiac Surgery, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities;

2. Post graduate surgical and academic qualifications and experience relevant to the
position and a demonstrated commitment to research;

3. Ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required, with demonstrated well developed communication and interpersonal skills;

4. 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; and

5. 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, and

A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

CHS Contact: Dr Peter Bissaker, Peter.Bissaker@act.gov.au Emma Fox, operations manager, Emma.Fox@act.gov.au

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Job: Junior Medical Officers

Salary Range: 112,917.00 - 141,084.00

Closing Date: 07/Oct/2024, 7:59:00 AM

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