Palliative Care Registrar Jobs

Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Medicine
Section
Palliative Care
Position Number
P23136
Position Title
Palliative Care Registrar
Classification
Registrar 1-4
Vacancy Type
Full Time
Duration
12 months with possible extension
Location
North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Base Annual Salary
$112,917 - $141,084
Contact Officer
Robyn Hughes, JMO Manager, [email protected]
Closing Date
6 August 2023
Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide 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 .
Our Vision : creating exceptional health care together
Our Role : to be a health service that is trusted by our community
Our Values : Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind
Position Overview
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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website:
CHS website
The North Canberra Hospital Palliative Care team provides an in home palliative care service to residents of the ACT. This team is focused on ensuring that patients are able to stay at home as their illness progresses. The team provide advice and support to the primary care team. Teach families skills in how to care for patients according to their needs. They provide access in home equipment to facilitate the patient staying at home as long as possible. Patients in this service have access to phone support 24hrs per day. Access to this service is a referral pathway from GP or specialist doctor. The referral form is available at the link below.
The Palliative Care Registrar participates in and provides medical support to the interdisciplinary team across hospice, community and hospital based palliative care programs under the supervision of Palliative Care Consultants.
DUTIES
Under limited direction of the Palliative Care Consultants you will perform competent and efficient clinical management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of consultant physicians in general medicine at both Woden and Bruce campuses.
You Will

• Participate in the education programme at Clare Holland House, and in appropriate external palliative care and other medical education.
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the policies of ACT Health.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Under supervision of Palliative Care Consultants, provide palliative care in inpatient and outpatient settings and participate in the Palliative Care after-hours on call roster.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
• Assist with facilitating patient flow through the hospitals by working with access unit personnel.
• Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster.

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

• Enthusiasm for clinical excellence.
• Commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing teaching and learning.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team.

Position Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory

• 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.
• The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
• Be a registered trainee of a College Training program (e.g: RACP, RACGP) including theClinicalDiploma in Palliative Medicine through the Chapter of Palliative Medicine (RACP) equivalent higher specialist qualification
• Relevant registered trainee of a College
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to 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:

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

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

• Ability to participate in the after-hours roster.
• A commitment to quality and safety procedures in healthcare.
• Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development, including formal education and self-directed learning.
• 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.
• Clinical competence at a level commensurate with postgraduate years.
• 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 resume, and

• 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 .
Contact: Robyn Hughes, JMO Manager, [email protected]