I work for NSW Hiring for Trainee at Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Full Time

Remuneration: $85,668.00 – $133,834.00

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM18581

Application Close Date: Sunday 2nd July 2023

Intensive Care Medicine – Trainee – Liverpool Hospital, SWSLHD

About The Opportunity

Liverpool Hospital is recruiting for a Trainee to complement and enhance the current Intensive Care Medicine Department.

Life at South Western Sydney Local Health District is rewarding, progressive and diverse and is always focused on achieving our Vision of Leading Care, Healthier Communities.

Where You’ll Be Working

Liverpool Hospital, founded in 1813, is the major health service for south-western Sydney, providing services to the local government area of Liverpool City Council as well as district services to residents and visitors in the area. It also provides a range of state-wide services in areas such as critical care and trauma, neonatal intensive care and brain injury rehabilitation.

The Hospital provides a health service of international standing, with 23 operating theatres, capacity for 877 beds, diagnostic and imaging services, emergency and trauma care, maternity, paediatric, cancer care, mental health, ambulatory care, allied health and medical and surgical services from birth to aged care.

Liverpool Hospital is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. The $790 million Liverpool Health and Academic Precinct (LHAP) project will provide enhanced facilities and an increased capacity to meet future significant population growth for South Western Sydney.

Liverpool Hospital is a principal referral and teaching Hospital of the University of NSW and the Western Sydney University and also welcome students from over 20 universities and colleges.

Located in the heart of Liverpool City, the hospital is close to public transport, shopping centres and eateries.

What You’ll Be Doing

The primary purpose of the position is to manage patients requiring intensive care, those at risk of clinical deterioration requiring intensive care, plus pre- and post-intensive care evaluation, whilst participating in the core training program of the College of Intensive Care Medicine.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position, please ensure you address the selection criteria as thoroughly as possible:-

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Minimum of 3 years post-graduate experience.
• Registered as a trainee with the College of Intensive Care Medicine or equivalent and completed or working towards completing the Primary examination. Evidence of training/competency in advanced life support.
• Previous experience in the critical care disciplines of intensive care or emergency medicine, with advanced airway skills from anaesthesia training in an equivalent (Tertiary) health care setting.
• Demonstrated interest and willingness to teach Junior Medical Staff and be involved in research projects and audits ongoing within the department.
• Evidence of completion of an introductory course to Intensive Care Medicine such as BASIC, or equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellent clinical skills, judgment, expertise and demonstrated teamwork skills within a multidisciplinary team.
• Preparedness and ability to work independently in a supervised environment.

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For role related queries or questions contact Dr Monique Leijten via email on Monique.Leijten@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: Sunday 2nd July, 2023

Additional Information

Workplace Giving Program

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees also have the opportunity to make a difference to help those less fortunate. Visit the Workplace Giving Program for more information.

Salary Packaging

South Western Sydney Local Health District employees are able to enjoy the benefits of salary packing. Visit Smart Salary for more details.

Transforming Your Experience

Transforming Your Experience (TYE) is SWSLHDs key strategy to always positively transform your, our patients, our consumers, our staffs and our communities experiences across our organisation and services. Our vision is that our care is always safe, high quality and personalised and all our staff are supported and empowered to achieve their full potential. SWSLHD upholds the CORE Values – Collaboration, Openness, Respect and Empowerment.

At South Western Sydney Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background and people with a disability to apply.

All NSW Health workers are required to have completed a primary course of a COVID-19 vaccine which has been approved or recognised by the Therapeutics Goods Administration (TGA). New applicants must have completed the vaccination course prior to commencement with NSW Health, or provide an approved medical contraindication certificate certifying the worker cannot have any approved COVID-19 vaccines available in NSW.

SWSLHD is committed to driving a child safe culture that upholds children and young people’s rights. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported and included in their care. Existing staff of SWSLHD and those seeking employment are required to take the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people seriously while taking action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.

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