Trainee - Stage 1

at  Mid North Coast Local Health District

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: - $89,095 - $139,187
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM24352

The primary purpose of a Trainee - Stage 1 in Emergency Medicine is to provide high quality medical care under appropriate supervision to undifferentiated patients presenting to the Emergency Department.

Trainees undertaking the care of medical patients should ensure that they operate within their own level of expertise within a collaborative clinical care model and to seek consultation with their colleagues when appropriate. Stage 1 Trainees work under a level of supervision according to their competence in the following activities:

• Taking a leadership role in coordinating the admission, assessment, management, and discharge planning of patients
• Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient’s care
• Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans
• Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists
• Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community based care modalities for optimal post discharge care
• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
• Demonstrated 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 health care team.
• Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.
• Demonstrated good organizational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Alan Tankel on Alan.Tankel@health.nsw.gov.au