- Experience a broad case mix including paediatrics and trauma
- Registrars have high exposure to resuscitation area
- Weekly Registrar teaching program
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Earlier off-cycle starts possible
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Full time or Part-time roles available
NHW are seeking doctors to join our team as Emergency Registrars in 2027.
We are accredited for 6 months of core ACEM training for TS2/3 trainees, can offer ACEM’s associateship programs (formerly known as Emergency Medicine Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma) and are an accredited site for ACRRMs Advanced Skills year in Emergency Medicine.
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is the major health provider in the Central Hume region. NHW has recently completed a major redevelopment, including the building of a new emergency department, ICU, and expansion of medical and paediatric units.
NHW is a growing regional service with 255 beds and is the major referral facility for the greater part of Northeast Victoria. Our Emergency Department sees >32,000 presentations per year. We have a varied case mix including trauma and approximately 25% of our presentations are paediatrics. The Emergency term is accredited for the paediatric logbook for ACEM trainees.
The Emergency Department is supported by a broad range of inpatient specialties including Internal Medicine, Critical Care Unit (including ICU, HDU and CCU beds), General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics/Rehabilitation, Medical Oncology, and Mental Health services.
There is a strong emphasis on education in our department. We are involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education as well as nursing and allied health education. University of Melbourne’s popular rural clinical school is located onsite, with education facilities that include a simulation lab and skills centre that are utilised in our registrar education program.
Our Senior Medical Staff comprises consultants from FACEM, FACRRM and FRACGP backgrounds.
Our Region
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Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100 000 throughout the northeast.
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An easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities.
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We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for prep-year 12.
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Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award winning restaurants, wineries and breweries.
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Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails there is something for everyone in the northeast.
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https://www.visitwangaratta.com.au/Home
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https://www.victoriashighcountry.com.au/snow/
Applying for the role:
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For further information please contact
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Dr Tanya Dean FACEM, Supervisor of registrar training [email protected]
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Dr De Witt Oosthuizen Clinical Director of Emergency [email protected]
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Medical Workforce at [email protected]
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A PD for this role can be downloaded below or at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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Please note - This role is currently only accredited for staff who will be in TS2/3 during their ED rotation
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Confirmation of Influenza Vaccination or an approved medical exemption is required upon application. Covid Vaccination is strongly recommended.
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Employment Statutory Declaration form must be submitted with your application
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To apply for this position hit Apply Now/Join Now or head over to our careers page at www.northeasthealth.org.au/careers/jobs/
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Applications close Friday, 28th of August 2026
NHW do not accept unsolicited applications from recruitment companies
If you have any issues with submitting your application please call the Recruitment Team on (03) 5722 5353
