POSITION TAGLINE

Fairfield hospital is located in one of NSW’s largest LGA’s and is a hub of diverse cultures, ethnicities and socioeconomic backgrounds. This brings a range of experiences to hospital employees and provides varied learning and development experiences for all levels of Medical, Clinical, administrative and support roles. Fairfield Hospital provides a chance to work closely with patients and the community whist providing a strong learning environment and exposure to a variety of disciplines and specialties. The team at Fairfield Hospital is supportive and encouraging, with the senior members of the hospital always looking for ways to enrich the experience of the team. The hospital sits close to public transport (T-Way), a major shopping centre and has an onsite cafeteria. Ample onsite parking is available with only a short walk from the carpark to the hospital.
If you are seeking diversity, learning and progression, Fairfield Hospital could be the workplace for you. As a small team, you are always encouraged and supported with development opportunities being regularly available.

This position provides the Paediatric trainee with an opportunity to obtain experience in a supervised role that incorporates acute and ambulatory patient care, neonatal special care, the provision of education and clinical research involvement. In selected applicants the position provides an environment suitable for significant general paediatric experience of management of sick children in a very active metropolitan hospital presenting to the Emergency department, the Children’s ward, Special Care Nursery, Birthing Unit and Paediatric Ambulatory Care.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Demonstrated excellent paediatric and neonatal clinical skills and judgement; able to make sound decisions in accordance with level of experience and awareness of limitations
• Demonstrated competence in Neonatal resuscitation and common Paediatric procedures with a minimum of 3 years postgraduate experience and with a minimum of 12 months experience as a Paediatric Basic Trainee or equivalent.
• Proven ability to organise, plan and manage competing tasks and demonstrated ability to undertake concise and accurate clinical handover
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, supervision of junior medical staff, patient safety and risk management including demonstrated experience in taking a comprehensive patient history, performing clinical examinations and accurate documentation in the patient’s record.
• Proven ability to adapt verbal communication style for patients and peers to ensure their message is understood and demonstrated ability to write clear and legible clinical notes, reports and referrals.
• Demonstrated ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team and a commitment to actively contribute to clinical team building.
• Demonstrated ability to manage conflict within a team environment or resolution of differing clinical opinions.

Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Nicholas.Cheng on nicholas.cheng@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 202