Trainee - Wollongong, Australia - Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

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Wollongong, Australia

1 week ago

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Olivia Brown

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Description

Employment Type:
Temporary Various until 4 February 2024

Remuneration:
$85, $115,855.00

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
CAM18552

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Rehabilitation Department at Wollongong Hospital.

Where you'll be working

Wollongong Hospital is the Illawarra and Shoalhaven's major referral and teaching hospital and has a bed base of more than 500.

The campus, which incorporates the Illawarra Regional Cancer Care Centre, provides a comprehensive range of inpatient, outpatient and community-based services.

Wollongong is located an hour's drive south of Sydney on a narrow coastal strip bordered by the Royal National Park to the north, Lake Illawarra to the south, the Tasman Sea to the east and the Illawarra Escarpment to the west.

Learn more about the lifestyle benefits of living and working in Wollongong.

What you'll be doing

The Trainee in Rehabilitation Medicine will provide a consultative rehabilitation service to inpatients and outpatients within the facilities of the Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District, in conjunction with the supervising Specialists.

The Trainee will assist in the development and implementation of a goal-oriented Rehabilitation plan and the coordination of Rehabilitation treatment at facilities within the Rehabilitation Networks as well as referral to other facilities as required.

The Trainee will gain experience in general principles of Rehabilitation Medicine and perform comprehensive Rehabilitation Assessment and care of patients referred to the Department of Rehabilitation.

This position supports pre-requisites for future training positions with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP).

Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District is committed to equal employment opportunity and embraces diversity and inclusion within its workforce. As such, people from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

This includes but is not limited to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People, People with Disability, Women and People from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse backgrounds.

Please note:

Employment of a temporary visa holder may only occur if no suitable permanent resident or citizen of Australia has been identified for this position following suitable labour market testing.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a TGA approved COVID-19 vaccine prior to commencement with NSW Health OR provide an approved medical contraindication certificate. You will be required to show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination status prior to securing this role. Please also provide proof of booster vaccination, if available.

Selection Criteria:

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
At least 3 years postgraduate medical experience
Demonstrated experience and interest in Rehabilitation Medicine
Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise
Demonstrated teamwork within a multidisciplinary team, time management and problem solving skills in a complex clinical environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment
Demonstrated interest and willingness to teach Junior Medical Staff and undertake research

Need more information?

**Applications Close: 20 June 2023