Trainee - Unaccredited Position - Wollongong, Australia - NSW Government -Illawarra Shoalhaven Local Health District

NSW Government -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 1 February 2026

Remuneration:
$85,668.00-$133,834.00

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID:
CAM20615

An exciting opportunity exists to join the Emergency Department as an Unaccredited Trainee 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

To provide emergency medical care to patients while developing experience and expertise under the supervision of Emergency Specialists within ISLHD.

This is a Wollongong Hospital based position.

The position of Unaccredited Trainee would suit a junior doctor of at least 2 years post graduate experience who wishes to gain clinical experience and training in Emergency Medicine prior to formal critical care training.

The Unaccredited Trainee will participate in a seven-day per week roster which includes evening and night shifts and will demonstrate proficiency in the initial assessment and management of all medical and surgical emergencies in paediatric and adult patients.

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
Minimum two years post graduate experience
Significant experience in an Australian Emergency Department or equivalent
Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment and work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team
Effective oral and written communication skills and demonstrated good organisational and time management skills
Evidence of continued professional development and commitment to selfeducation
Ability and willingness to work at the facilities within the District to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in a 7 day per week / 24 hours per day shift work roster
Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management

Need more information?

**Applications Close: Monday 4 December 2023