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Full-time | Apprenticeship
$117,745 - $147,664 a year
6 hours ago

Qualifications

Medicine
Clinical experience
Working with Children Check
Communication skills
Hospital experience

Full Job Description

Anaesthesia Scheme Trainee, Nepean Hospital

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01-Feb-2027 up to 4 years)
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29498

The Anaesthesia Scheme Trainee position allows the development of skills required for independent practice as a Specialist Anaesthetist and is appropriate for training year 1 - 4 in Anaesthesia. Its main purpose is to fulfil requirements for introductory, basic or advanced training with ANZCA and to facilitate the achievement of Fellowship of the College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA).

The Trainee will have the opportunity to provide care for patients of all ages presenting for anaesthesia in a variety of anaesthetic contexts including emergency and elective surgery, endoscopy, cardiac cath lab procedures and analgesia in labour. They will also be required to participate in and lead MET call responses and trauma calls. The Trainee will also have responsibilities for managing patients on the Acute Pain Service and for reviewing perioperative patients on the wards and in OPD.

Trainees will participate as a multidisciplinary team member across key areas of anaesthetics including:

anaesthesia and sedation (including obstetric anaesthesia where relevant)
regional anaesthesia
airway management
pain medicine
perioperative medicine
resuscitation
trauma and crisis management

What you'll be doing

Assisting Specialist Anaesthetists in Operating Theatre during routine hours with elective and emergency cases.
Performing pre and post operative evaluations.
Providing anaesthetic care in Theatre and other locations including ICU/CCU.
Providing epidural service to Delivery Suite as rostered.
Take part in emergency resuscitation service for all wards and departments as required.
Participating in a rotating roster of day, evening and night shifts with overtime as required.
Undertaking rotations within the Nepean Anaesthetic Rotational Training Scheme including Concord, RPA, CHW, and Port Macquarie Hospitals and Nepean ICU

Where you'll be working

Anaesthesia Department consisting of 70 Specialists and 26 Trainees.
Over 19 operating theatres performing approx. 15,000 procedures a year, covering all major surgical specialities with the exception of cardiac and major paediatric surgery.
Anaesthetic services are also provided to endoscopy, medical imaging (MRI and angio), cardiac catheterisation lab and the Pre Admission Clinic.
Obstetric anaesthesia is provided to the Delivery Suite (3,700 deliveries/year) on a 24 hour basis.

Essential requirements

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
Adequate postgraduate hospital medical experience (preferably 3 years or greater), and a level of clinical anaesthesia experience appropriate for the particular training hospital’s role. This role is used to further progress towards a Fellowship qualification.
Willingness to undertake all aspects of the role as described in the PD, including, but not limited to, participation in after-hours rosters and rotations to seconding hospitals and departments as required by the department.
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.
Valid Working with Children Check.
Cleared National Police Check.
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

Demonstrated ability to apply excellent clinical skills, knowledge & judgement

Demonstrated insight and reflective learning

Demonstrated teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving skills

Demonstrated communication skills, both written & oral, with patients, families, colleagues, and the public

Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the ongoing improvement of patient care

Demonstrated personal integrity, professionalism, ethical practice & humility

Need more information? . . Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.

For role related queries or questions contact:
Dr Yasmin Zarebski, Specialist Anaesthetist, Supervisor of Training on 02 4734 2356 or [email protected]

Applications Close: 06, July 2026

JMO Careers in NBMLHD

For more detail about this role including training, education and research opportunities and employee benefits please download the Anaesthesia Scheme Trainee Information Sheet.

To learn more about working for Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District visit Junior Medical Officer Careers.

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.

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Anaesthesia Scheme Trainee, Nepean Hospital

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