Senior Resident Medical Officer; Medical Assessment Planning Unit

Directorate
Canberra Health Services
Branch
Medicine
Section
Medical Assessment Planning Unit
Position Number
LPL046
Position Title
Senior Resident Medical Officer;Medical Assessment Planning Unit
Classification
SRMO 1-3
Vacancy Type
Full Time
Duration
12 months with possible extension
Location
North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Base Annual Salary
$99,996 - $122,359
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
North Canberra Hospital, Bruce is a 256 bed public hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, with our Emergency Department receiving around 55 thousand presentations per year.
The Canberra Hospital is a 600+ bed tertiary trauma and referral hospital providing services to the ACT and south eastern New South Wales region of Australia. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Australian National University (ANU) Graduate Medical Program.
The Senior Resident Medical officer is a hospital specific Medical officer training in adult internal medicine, and Hospital in the Home (HITH) ambulatory care service. We are seeking a Resident Medical Officer who is unaccredited and interested in pursuing a career in general medicine, or trainees in remote and rural medicine who wish to further their exposure in adult internal medicine.Officers undertake duties in the care and treatment of patients in various departments.
DUTIES

• Ensure diagnosis / problem / issue lists are kept up to date and entered into My Digital Health Record prior to transfer
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
• Participate in meetings and education sessions as scheduled
• Maintain medical records in accordance with hospital policy and requirements in a timely fashion, including instituting and maintaining discharge summaries
• Help resuscitate, assess and admit acutely sick medical or surgical patients under the supervision of a registrar or consultant.
• Participate in the daily multidisciplinary meeting where relevant.

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

• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;
• A commitment to practicing holistic medicine that takes into account and is sensitive to a patient’s unique psychological, spiritual and socioeconomic background.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs;

Position Requirements / Qualifications
Mandatory

• Relevant qualifications and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working professionally in adult internal medicine. Experience in adult emergency medicine is also desired
• 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.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be for weekend and after-hours work.

Desirable

• 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 .
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

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

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

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

• 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.
• Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance relevant to the practice of acute hospital medicine including but not limited to audits, research, education and training.
• Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training and to participate in related education activities.
• Evidence that the applicant’s clinical experience, skills and personal attributes will assist in the development and implementation of the RACP BPT Curriculum.

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]