Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01-Feb-2027 up to 2 years)
Remuneration: $147,664 - $220,018
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30259
This position serves as a role for Doctors of PGY4 or above who have an interest in emergency medicine. CMOs work as key medical practitioners in the delivery of emergency care within the ED with supervision provided by our Emergency Staff Specialists.
Nepean Hospital is the tertiary referral unit for Blue Mountains and Lithgow Hospitals as well as the Central West of NSW. The Hospital is designated as a regional trauma centre with all major medical and surgical specialties on site and is affiliated with the University of Sydney. The new ED opened in early 2023 as part of the stage 1 redevelopment. It provides an excellent area to provide care for our patients in a modern and spacious environment. There are increased bed spaces with 5 active resus bays and a designated paediatric area. The hospital building also includes new medical wards, theatres, and catheter laboratory.
At Nepean we have a keen focus on clinical excellence and innovation in the care provided to the local community and the emergency department enjoys strong collegial relationships with all of our inpatient teams. Each day provides great exposure to a broad spectrum of patients and pathology that will enhance your development as a physician.
View our video introduction to the Nepean Emergency Department.
What you'll be doing
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Assessing, investigating and initially managing patients presenting to the Emergency Department.
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Taking an active role in the resuscitation room with the emergency team.
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Communicating clearly to patients and their relatives where appropriate, the findings of assessment and the plan of management.
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Undertaking teaching, education and various other quality assurance activities carried out within the department.
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Participating in 24/7 rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends.
Where you'll be working
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Nepean Emergency sees approximately 75,000 patients per year, of which about 36% are admitted to hospital. Approximately 20% of these patients are under 14 years of age.
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Staffed by 50 Emergency Physicians providing up to 5 consultants per shift from 0700-2400, with Advanced Trainee cover overnight.
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Consultant special interests including retrieval, toxicology, ultrasound and medical education.
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Designated Regional Trauma Centre by the Institute of Trauma and Injury Management.
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Accredited by ACEM for 3 years of advanced training in Emergency Medicine.
For more detail about this role including training, education and research opportunities and employee benefits please
Essential requirements
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category
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Applicants who are not currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia must meet English language skills registration standard (medical) and attach evidence of this to their application.
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Demonstrated clinical practice as a registered medical practitioner in the last 2 years in a hospital setting appropriate to the needs of Emergency Medicine.
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A minimum of 3 years of postgraduate experience, including extensive, recent experience in emergency medicine/critical care medicine. Minimum 6 months experience in an Australian Emergency Department in the last 2 years.
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This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent's registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
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Advanced written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
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Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
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To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
Selection criteria
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Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
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Advanced ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
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Advanced organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
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Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
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Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
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Demonstrated competency in clinical skills including advanced life support with ability to perform ALS procedures (including endotracheal intubation and insertion of central lines, arterial lines and intercostal catheters), interpreting patient history, physical examination, pathology, ECG and radiological investigations to diagnose simple and complex Emergency Medicine presentations.
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Proven understanding and demonstrated capacity to comply with the service objectives of the public health organisation.
Need more information?
about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.
For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Alan Ritchie, Emergency Staff Specialist and Co-DEMT on [email protected]
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
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NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
