About the Role
This position provides an advanced trainee with the opportunity to consolidate and build on their acute and critical care paediatric experience. Appointments are usually for 12 months, with 6 months spent in the Emergency Department (ED) and 6 months in the Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU). There may be some flexibility around this depending on the needs of successful applicants. The Emergency Department sees approximately 65,000 patients per annum and has a high acuity case mix. The PICU is a 36-bed unit and case mix includes a large paediatric cardiac surgical load with the unit having ECMO capabilities. The PICU provides a statewide service for Queensland and northern New South Wales.
The position of Advanced Trainee - registrar in Paediatric Emergency/Paediatric Intensive Care will:
Deliver medical services through participation in clinical duties at registrar/advanced trainee level and in accordance with the policies and practices of the Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service.
Demonstrate commitment to evidence-based practice, research and quality improvement activities, including undertaking clinical audits and clinical risk management activities
Participate in educational activities within each department, including registrar teaching, and teaching of junior medical staff and medical students
Inclusion and diversity
To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.
Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS
If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Competitive renumeration
Annual pay increases
12.75% employer superannuation contribution
17.5% annual leave loading
Salary packaging
Employee wellness and assistance program
Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Australia License.
