2019 Paediatric Emergency Registrar

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About Us

The Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department manages approximately 26,000 patients who are under 17 years of age.  Western Health invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for our 2019 Paediatric Emergency Medicine registrar positions.

The post is suitable for trainees in Emergency Medicine (ACEM), aiming to complete their paediatric log-book, and for advanced trainees in General Paediatrics (RACP), who must complete 6 months of Acute Paediatrics.  Sunshine Hospital ED is accredited for Acute Paediatrics for this requirement.

The successful applicant(s) will assess and manage paediatric patients in Sunshine ED. The Paediatric Emergency roster includes: days, evenings, weekend and night cover.

Essential requirements:

• Medical practitioner registration with AHPRA
• Registered trainee of RACP and/or ACEM Experience necessary
• Completion of Advanced Paediatric Life Support (APLS) course

RACP trainees

• Minimum of one year paediatrics
• Six months of neonatology

ACEM trainees

• Minimum of one year emergency medicine

Notable features of the department and position include:

• Paediatric and Emergency Consultant cover
• Supervision of residents seconded from the Royal Children’s Hospital and from Western Health is a vital part of the post
• Protected non-clinical time
• Involvement in administration, education and/or research is encouraged
• Research Opportunities
• Paediatric campus of the Joseph Epstein Centre for Emergency Medicine Research
• Active member of the PREDICT network for Paediatric Emergency Medicine Research
• Active teaching programs in place including: quarterly one-day PLS course, weekly teaching sessions, weekly radiology review sessions, bi-monthly Paediatric Emergency Medicine seminar, Paediatric Simulation with in situ and high fidelity simulation programs in a dedicated simulation centre
• This position lends itself to job sharing

All applicants must ensure that you attach your cover letter and CV at the time of submitting your on-line application. Enquiries can be made to A/Prof David Krieser ([email protected]) or Dr Bindu Bali ([email protected]).

Please ensure that the Referee Assessment Form (attached) is downloaded and forwarded to three (3) Referees for completion.  The completed form is to be returned via email [email protected] at Western Health prior to the nominated closing date as this is a very important step in the shortlisting process.

 

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits such as:

• Work-life balance
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Salary packaging including novated vehicle leasing
• Discounted Onsite car parking
• Onsite fitness clubs
• Culturally safe and respectful environment
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program

Culture

At Western Health, we value our employees and provide them the opportunity to grow and develop.  Our teams are friendly and supportive, ensuring we deliver a safe, person-centred and connected patient experience. Western Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to attracting and retaining diversity in our workforce. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

All appointments are made subject to a satisfactory Police Record Check, an Immunisation status clearance and (if applicable) a working with children’s check.

Western Health do not accept unsolicited resumes/applications from Recruitment Agencies

Enquiries: A/Prof David Krieser FRACP, Paediatric Emergency Physician
Ph: 83451268
Position Ref: 32407
Applications Close: 12/08/2018

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