Position overview

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. We provide acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

This position is for a February 2027 commencement for a period of 12 months, with possible extension. To be eligible for this role you must be PGY3+.

Obstetrics and Gynaecology (O&G) at the North Canberra Hospital offers a wide range of experience in O&G with exposure to the subspecialties of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Urogynaecology. The North Canberra Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for the ACT and surrounding region with over 1900 births per year.

The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children is the level six tertiary referral centre for the ACT and surrounding region with over 3700 births. It has a busy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a regional role extending throughout southern NSW and over 200 level three admissions each year.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognises the importance of work life balance and choice related to family planning. We are supportive of part time applicants and maternity leave.

This is a service role and duties will be in the area of inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics, early pregnancy care, acute obstetrics and emergency gynaecology. There will also be exposure to elective obstetric and gynaecology surgery. There will be significant scope to develop specific O&G related skills, such as ultrasound, suturing, and intrapartum procedures. There is also opportunity to develop skills in Caesarean section under supervision.

This unit is supportive of the RANZCOG Diploma and can provide supervision to achieve this qualification during the 12-month contract.

Key responsibilities

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Under the supervision of senior clinicians;

• Clinical duties including care of patients in the Birthing Suite, Inpatient Units, Theatre, Outpatient clinics, Early Pregnancy Unit and Maternity Assessment Unit.
• Attend to administrative duties, including registrar and JMO rosters, and attend meetings requiring registrar representation.
• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students, Allied Health and nurses.
• Experience with clinical research and writing of scientific papers.
• Provide support and advocacy for registrar and JMO cohort when required.
• Report regularly all matters of significance to the ITP Training Coordinator and Clinical Director.
• Participate in quality improvement, peer review and research programs.
• Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

About you

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

Competencies

• Ability to balance training and education requirements with service provision, within the limitations of a busy public health service.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and team building skills appropriate to work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Currency in an approved Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.
• Be PGY3+ by February 2027

Desirable

• Previous experience in O&G as Junior Medical Officer
• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Experience or knowledge of the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement, successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

Important information

All employees are required to:

• Adhere to the Canberra Health Services Values and the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct
• Act in accordance and comply with all relevant Safety and Quality policies and procedures.
• Comply with all relevant clinical and/or competency standards.
• Be available for weekend and/or after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates, and contingencies.

What you require (key selection criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé, experience and referee reports.

1. Ability to balance training and education requirements with service provision, within the limitations of a busy public health service.
2. Willingness and availability to participate in the after-hours O&G roster.
3. Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and team building skills appropriate to work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
4. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, Work Health and Safety and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful, and kind.

Work environment description

The following work environment description outlines the inherent requirements of the role and indicates how frequently each of these requirements would need to be performed. Please note that the ACT Public Service is committed to providing reasonable adjustments and ensuring all individuals have equal opportunities in the workplace.