Better and fairer care. Always.
We are St Vincent’s Health Australia, Australia’s largest not-for-profit provider of health and aged care services.
Founded by The Sisters of Charity in 1857, our +30,000 healthcare superheroes operate public and private hospitals, residential aged care, community and virtual care, and outreach programs.
The Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) is responsible for co-ordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients within the department they are working; the day-to-day assessment and management of the patients, maintaining high levels of communication with patients and family regarding the nature of their condition and its treatment; communicating and co-ordinating care with the team; arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate and; and arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community based care modalities in order to ensure the provision of optimal patient care within the St Vincent's Health Network.
The SRMO year is particularly suited to Residents (PGY3s and above) intending to pursue a career in internal medicine, rehabilitation, general practice, psychiatry, palliative care, or other specialties requiring appropriate experience to fulfil training path requirements. This is a 12 month fixed term contract with potential for extension. It will be based primarily in our ICU at St Vincents Private.
Key Accountabilities
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Working in a sub-acute environment where patients with complex and chronic medical problems require multidisciplinary care.
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Developing strong, productive and respectful working relationships with a multidisciplinary workforce.
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Understands and is committed to organisational mission and goals.
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Demonstrating initiative to resolve issues. Sharing information and learning experiences with colleagues.
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Developing and exhibiting good communication skills.
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Demonstrating a commitment to personal development as a professional.
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Completing a comprehensive patient history by obtaining the history from the patient and from other relevant sources (eg medical record, family, nursing home, general practitioner, ambulance transfers sheet etc).
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Documenting the full history and physical examination within progress notes even if a covering doctor admits the patient.
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Legible, accurate and signed progress notes must be written every day and particularly after every ward round. Formulating a management plan for every patient in consultation with more senior medical staff.
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Ensuring that appropriate investigations are ordered and followed up and that the management plan is altered necessarily.
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Showing a commitment to the effective handover of patients.
Selection Criteria
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MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
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Completion of at least two postgraduate years.
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Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written).
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Evidence of commitment to the principles of patient safety and clinical quality improvement; and involvement in continuous quality improvement. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
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A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in afterhours overtime.
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Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries
Why work at St Vincent’s?
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Join us on our mission to provide care to all, including the most at-risk people in our community
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Discounted access to many gyms for you and your family with Fitness Passport
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Access to discounted private health insurance with Medibank
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Access to a government salary sacrifice program. Make a proportion of your salary tax-free
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Committed to financial support for educational development, scholarship programs, paid study leave
About the hospital
In this role you will be based at St Vincent’s private hospital, Darlinghurst.
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A state-of-the art hospital in a beautiful inner-city location
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Surrounded by great cafes, galleries and theatres, parks, nightlife, and nearby glorious beaches
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Closely partnered with universities & affiliated research institutes, many of which are located on-campus
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Groundbreaking technologies, including world-first robotic-assisted surgeries
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Highly specialized services in orthopaedics, heart and lung, head and neck, neurosurgery, urology, vascular surgery, upper GI/hepatobiliary surgery, ENT, colorectal surgery, gynaecology, neurology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, cancer services, and mental health
Sponsorship / work rights for Australia
Please note, visa sponsorship is not available for this position. For this role you must be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or have an Australia visa that grants you the work rights necessary for the role.
Pre-employment checks
Your employment is conditional upon the completion of all role-required pre-employment checks, including relevant immunisations.
Equal opportunity
We celebrate diversity & inclusion and are committed to equal employment opportunity for everyone. As part of our commitment to reconciliation we encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply and join us in delivering care that heals body, mind, spirit and community.
How to apply
Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter highlighting how your interest, skills, and experience align with each of the things listed in the About You section of this job advert.
Respectfully, this role is not open to recruitment agencies.
For more information please reach out to Sam Rudham Senior Staff Specialist ICU - [email protected]
8 July 2026 11:59pm
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. As part of our Commitment to Reconciliation and Closing the Gap in employment related outcomes, we encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples.
For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or get in contact at [email protected]
