Unaccredited Trainee – Emergency Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital
Employment Type: Various - Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time or Temporary Job Share
Remuneration: As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30373
** CRITICAL CARE INFORMATION NIGHT **
When: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Time: 6:00pm
In Person: Royal North Shore Hospital, Kolling Building, Level 5, Auditorium
Virtual:
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An exciting opportunity exists to join the dedicated Emergency Department at Royal North Shore Hospital. Be part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality, patient-centred care within one of NSW's leading tertiary referral hospitals.
At Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD), you'll enjoy a rewarding and flexible medical career with access to a diverse and complex case mix. Medical staff are actively involved in all aspects of patient care, working collaboratively across specialties to achieve the best outcomes for patients.
Whether you are looking to further develop your clinical skills, broaden your experience, or contribute to innovative models of care, NSLHD offers a supportive environment that encourages professional growth, education, and career development. Join a health service committed to excellence, innovation, and delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.
Train at one of Australia’s leading Emergency Departments!
The Emergency Medicine term at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) offers an exceptional opportunity for junior doctors to develop expertise in the assessment and management of acute and complex presentations within a busy tertiary referral and major trauma centre.
As part of a highly skilled multidisciplinary team, trainees gain hands-on experience managing a broad range of medical, surgical, paediatric and trauma presentations, while working alongside experienced Emergency Physicians, specialty teams and critical care services. The term provides exposure to high-acuity patients, advanced resuscitation, trauma care and rapid clinical decision-making in a fast-paced environment.
RNSH is a major referral centre for Northern Sydney and New South Wales, providing specialist services including major trauma, neurosurgery, spinal cord injury, burns and critical care. This diverse case mix offers unparalleled learning opportunities and exposure to complex emergency presentations not commonly seen in smaller facilities.
The Emergency Medicine term is ideal for doctors seeking to develop strong acute care skills and provides an excellent foundation for future training in Emergency Medicine, Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthetics and other acute care specialties. Trainees benefit from our strong culture of education, supervision and professional development, with access to formal teaching programs, simulation training and bedside learning designed to support both clinical growth and career progression.
Where you'll be working - Royal North Shore Hospital
Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is a principal tertiary referral hospital within Northern Sydney Local Health District, delivering a comprehensive range of complex and highly specialised healthcare services to patients across Northern Sydney and New South Wales.
Renowned for its excellence in clinical care, education and research, RNSH has a long and proud history of providing world-class healthcare while supporting the training and development of future healthcare professionals. The hospital offers a broad range of specialist services, including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injury management, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. These services are complemented by comprehensive acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity care programs.
The RNSH campus is also home to The Kolling, a leading medical research institute jointly governed by Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney, fostering innovation and translational research that improves patient outcomes and advances healthcare delivery.
Working at RNSH provides the opportunity to be part of a leading health service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education and research, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.
For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the role is to provide effective clinical management of Emergency patients, under appropriate supervision, whilst developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. The Trainee is the key person who works closely with all members of a multi-disciplinary team and deals with matters of an urgent or sensitive nature, whilst exercising discretion, sensitivity and maintaining confidentiality.
Decision making and supervision will be at the appropriate level according to the doctor's skills, knowledge and experience. The medical officer will be expected to adopt a progressively more independent approach to patient management according to their experience, under the guidance of and at the discretion of the appropriate Attending Medical Officer (AMO). All patients managed within the hospitals of the health service are under the direct care of a specialist medical practitioner. All decisions regarding their care are to be clearly communicated with the specialist
responsible for that care.
Unaccredited Trainees appointed through RNSH to Emergency Medicine Training Network 2 may be required to rotate to other hospitals in the Network, notably Hornsby, Lismore, Northern Beaches or Sydney Adventist Hospitals.
To be employed by NSW Health, applicants must provide evidence of vaccination and comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_01. Compliance with this policy, including any amendments made from time to time, is a mandatory condition of employment.
Applicants will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status, immunity, and any other occupational health requirements relevant to the position. Evidence must be submitted and assessed in accordance with NSW Health requirements prior to commencement.
This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance issued by Service NSW. A current and valid WWCC is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this role.
Applicants who do not already hold a WWCC clearance will need to apply for one through Service NSW. For information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit the Service NSW Working With Children Check website. A valid WWCC clearance must be maintained for the duration of employment.
https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check
