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.

Applications are invited for a Senior Resident Medical Officer, Coronary Care at Canberra Hospital and Health Services commencing in August 2026 for a period of one year with possible extension.  To be eligible for this position, the successful applicant will need to be Post Graduate Year 3 + at the time of application.

Working within the Cardiology Services, the CCU SRMO will participate in a 12 hour 4 day per week roster, with the support of the Basic Physician Trainee, Cardiology Registrar and on call Cardiology consultant.

The Department of Cardiology at Canberra Hospital provides tertiary cardiology services to the ACT and Greater Southern NSW region. The department has 17 consultant cardiologists with four accredited Advanced Trainees, two unaccredited Trainees and three fellow positions. The Coronary Care Unit has 28 beds. The department has dedicated clinical cardiology programs in acute cardiovascular care, echocardiography, cardiac CT, interventional cardiology, structural cardiology, cardiac electrophysiology, adult congenital heart disease, heart failure and pulmonary hypertension.

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of the Health Directorate under the supervision and direction of Cardiologists and Consultant Physicians.
• Clinical duties will include support CCU / ward registrar with admission, management and discharge of patients admitted to CCU /Ward and Emergency department.
• Support consultants/fellows with outpatient consultations and reviews.
• Support admission and management of cardiology patients from emergency department and management of unwell CCU patients, during night, with assistance from on call Cardiology registrar/ consultant. This position also provides medical coverage for respiratory patients during night shift.
• Maintain adequate medical records
• Participate in the afterhours roster for the Coronary Care unit.
• Contribute to clinical audit, departmental morbidity and mortality conference and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• 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
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency and the policies of the Health Directorate
• 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

Specific responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.
• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs
• Professional with excellent communication, organisational and time management skills while adhering to ACT Health confidentiality policies and procedure.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and provide support to junior medical staff

Qualifications

Essential

• An Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Current Basic Life Support and Advanced Life Support Certificate.
• You must be PGY3+ from August 2026

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering for 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. Proven ability to work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership where required.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning.
3. Possess the professional and personal qualities required to develop into a skilled physician, including sound written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated ability to work cohesively in a team environment and conduct effective clinical handover.
5. 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.