Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per EBA
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26496
Positions are available at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and comprises rotations in Intensive Care, Anaesthetics, Emergency Medicine and General Medicine. The Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) is responsible for co-ordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients within the Unit; 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; support and education for interns and junior residents 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 St Vincent’s Health Network.
It is anticipated that SRMOs will complete a research or quality assurance project related to critical care in the year.
Where you’ll be working
St Vincent’s Health Network Sydney (SVHN) forms part of the NSW region of St Vincent’s Health Australia which is the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia’s not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia’s oldest and most prestigious hospitals; these include St Vincent’s Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice. Along with three co-located research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research – we work in close partnership with other research bodies, universities, and health care providers.
St. Vincents Hospital is a major public hospital and a principal tertiary referral hospital. St Vincents specialises in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery, cancer; clinical genomics, HIV medicine; palliative care, respiratory medicine; mental health; and drug and alcohol services, aged psychiatry, homeless health and prisoner health. We are a clinical and education leader with a national and international reputation in medical research
Centrally located in Darlinghurst, it sits on the edge of Sydney’s business district. St. Vincents follows the philosophy of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries in its service to all regardless of race, nationality or creed. St Vincent’s Health Australia provides compassionate healthcare to people from all walks of life, but reflecting our mission, we are especially committed to people from vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds.
The Hospital has a long-standing reputation for treating the highest acuity and complex patient loads, attracting referrals on a state-wide and national basis. The Hospital is a teaching hospital of the UNSW and University of Notre Dame and has academic associations with the Australian Catholic University, Sydney University and the University of Technology, Sydney.

The SRMO Anaesthesia positions are suitable for applicants wishing to obtain further general Anaesthetics and Critical Care experience in preparation for a critical care career pathway.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completion of at least two postgraduate years
• Demonstrated interest in critical care; ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment, with developing skills in conflict resolution and timely management of patients with life threatening illness
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and peers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to develop professional attitudes and flexibility in work roles
• Commitment to developing non-technical skills including task management, situation awareness, team working and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated contribution to quality assurance, research and teaching activities
• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministrie

This role offers candidates an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, skills and experience in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine and General Medicine. This role is an opportunity to develop in ANZCA roles in practice: medical expert, communicator, collaborator, leader and manager, health advocate, scholar, and professional.

The SRMO Anaesthesia positions are suitable for applicants wishing to obtain further general Anaesthetics and Critical Care experience in preparation for a critical care career pathway.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Completion of at least two postgraduate years
• Demonstrated interest in critical care; ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment, with developing skills in conflict resolution and timely management of patients with life threatening illness
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients and peers and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and to develop professional attitudes and flexibility in work roles
• Commitment to developing non-technical skills including task management, situation awareness, team working and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated contribution to quality assurance, research and teaching activities
• Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the Mission and Values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Moyle, michelle.moyle@svha.org.au