2024 Emergency Registrar - Werribee, Australia - Mercy Health

Mercy Health

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Werribee, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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ABOUT THE ROLE:

Join our dynamic Emergency Department at Werribee Mercy Hospital. Recruiting Australian Residents/ International Medical Graduates holding a current valid working visa and AHPRA Registration for our February 2024 intake.
Be part of Werribee Mercy Hospital's exciting future Our ED sees a varied case mix of approximately 48,000 patients per year with a 5% growth rate, including 20% paediatrics. There is a colocated 10bed short stay unit managed by the ED, which we are aiming to expand. Planning is also well underway for the development of a new emergency department in the near future.
Our ED is ACEM accredited for 24 months advanced training in emergency medicine and we are known for our great team culture. As a registrar, you will be well supported by Emergency Physicians, with an active fellowship teaching and exam preparation programme and there is plenty of scope for teaching junior doctors and medical students. Registrars are specifically rostered to the weekly teaching session to avoid clinical demands interfering with attendance. We have further education support and the opportunity to complete the Emergency Medicine Certificate and Emergency Medicine Diploma at our hospital.
Opportunities exists for 3month ACEM accredited Anaesthetic rotations, and also 6 month ACEM accredited ICU rotations.
Our mixed ED is also accredited for the paediatric log book and we have 2 Paediatric Emergency Medicine Physicians on staff.
There is an opportunity for trainees who have completed their fellowship exams but are still needing further ED time, to be rostered on the consultant roster and participate in clinical support activities, to help their transition to consultant practice.
Registrar wage range from HM25 to HM30 ($ to $ per week)

ABOUT YOU:

Registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulation Agency (AHPRA_)_

- _High standards of practice with a strong commitment to consumer and carer focused service_

Ability to work flexibly within the Public Emergency Health Services system
Prior experience working in the Public Emergency Health Services system will be of benefit

ABOUT US:

Mercy Health is a Catholic organisation grounded in a 2,000year tradition of caring for others. Founded by the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy Health is made up of more than 9,500 people who provide acute and subacute hospital care, aged care, mental health programs, maternity and specialist women's health services, early parenting services, home care services and health worker training and development.
Mercy Health is proud to be recognised as an Employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the WGEA.
Mercy Health is located in Werribee, Victoria and is the gateway to Geelong and the Great Ocean Road and only 30 minutes from Melbourne's city centre. To maintain a worklife balance, Werribee offers modern charm, natural wonders and world class attractions. Werribee Park, the Victoria State Rose Garden, the Werribee Park National Equestrian Centre and the Werribee Open Range Zoo. Set sail at Wyndham Harbour, kayak down Werribee River, or throw in a fishing line at Werribee South Foreshore. Stretch your legs along the waterfront at Wyndham Harbour, and on riverside bike and walking tracks, or spend a day on the trail at You Yangs Regional Park.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Mercy Health recognises that people are searching for meaning in their work life and finding a workplace that connects with their values is a key motivation when choosing an employer. As a notforprofit healthcare provider, Mercy Health has a strong mission and clear values that guide us in everything we do.

We pride ourselves on:
- caring for our people and those important to them with generous employee assistance available for employees and their families
- protecting children and vulnerable people in all our services, by listening to them and having zero tolerance of any form of abuse and neglect
- taking a stand against climate change, which is one of the biggest threats to the health of the world and all humanity, and committing to action that will help make our world fairer and more sustainable
- offering benefits such as generous salary packaging, purchased leave, career progression and development opportunities, access to health and wellbeing programs and a range of discounts across a diverse portfolio of financial, healthcare, travel and other services.

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

Proof of vaccination status consistent with public health orders and with Mercy Health's policy (includes but is not limited to COVID19 and seasonal influenza vaccination compliance requirement).

CONTACT DETAILS:

Contact

Alternate Contact Person

Closing Date
Dr Jamie Roberts, Acting Director of Emergency Services

Dr Manny Bautista, Emergency Physician