Resident Officer Medicine – Network 5
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: CAM30375
An exciting opportunity exists to join the medical teams across a diverse network of metropolitan, regional and community healthcare settings, including Royal North Shore Hospital, Ryde Hospital, North Shore Private Hospital, Greenwich Hospital, Ochre Health GP Parkes, Port Macquarie Base Hospital, Wauchope District Memorial Hospital and Kempsey District Hospital.
This role offers a unique training experience with exposure to a broad range of clinical specialties, patient populations and models of care. Working within supportive multidisciplinary teams, you will be actively involved in all aspects of patient management, developing your clinical skills and confidence while delivering high-quality patient-centred care.
Northern Sydney Local Health District (NSLHD) and Mid North Coast Local Health District (MNCLHD) provide rewarding career opportunities for junior doctors seeking a flexible and varied training experience. With access to a diverse and interesting case mix across tertiary, regional, community and private healthcare environments, this position offers an excellent foundation for future career development and specialist training pathways.
Whether your interests lie in hospital medicine, general practice, rural health or specialty training, our network provides exceptional opportunities to broaden your experience, build professional networks and develop as a well-rounded clinician.
Where you'll be working (allocated via rotation requests, entire cohort)
Royal North Shore Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
Ryde Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Ryde/Pages/default.aspx
Greenwich Hospital - https://www.hammond.com.au/location/hammondcare-greenwich-hospital
North Shore Private Hospital - https://www.nhttps://www.northshoreprivate.com.au
GP Parkes - https://ochrehealth.com.au/medical-centre-parkes/
Port Macquarie Base Hospital - https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Rhttps://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/port-macquarie-base-hospital/NSH/Pages/default.aspx
Wauchope District Memorial Hospital- https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/wauchope-district-memorial-hospital/
Kempsey District Hospital - https://mnclhd.health.nsw.gov.au/hospital/kempsey-district-hospital/
What you'll be doing
This position provides an outstanding opportunity to develop broad clinical skills while working as part of a supportive multidisciplinary team across a diverse network of healthcare settings.
The primary purpose of the role is to provide high-quality medical care and support that is appropriate your level of clinical experience and competency. Under the supervision of senior medical practitioners, the successful applicant will undertake the assessment, management and ongoing care of patients across a range of clinical departments, while developing critical skills in clinical decision-making, communication and professional practice.
As part of the HETI 5 Network, you will gain valuable experience across a variety of metropolitan, regional and community healthcare environments. Successful applicants may be required to work across the following network facilities:
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Royal North Shore Hospital
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Ryde Hospital
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Greenwich Hospital
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Ochre Health GP, Parkes
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Port Macquarie Base Hospital
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Kempsey District Hospital
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Wauchope District Memorial Hospital
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North Shore Private Hospital
This diverse training experience provides exposure to a broad range of patient presentations and models of care, supporting the development of well-rounded clinicians equipped to pursue a variety of future career pathways.
Merit Selection
NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process in accordance with Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.
Applicants will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Position Description before submitting their application to ensure they can demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.
Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to provide original qualifications, registrations, licences, and other mandatory credentials for verification by the selection panel. We encourage all applicants to prepare these documents in advance to support a smooth recruitment process.
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Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role
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Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
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Adept ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
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Adept 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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Adept good 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.
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
