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 sought for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026. Contracts will be offered for 12 months will possible extension. To be eligible to apply you must be PGY4+ as of February 2026.

At North Canberra Hospital, Bruce, the Advanced Trainee is responsible for the coordination of care and supervision of JMOs (basic physician trainees and resident medical officers) in the Medical Assessment Planning Unit (MAPU). They play a supportive role in the day-to-day management of patients admitted to MAPU, in liaison with the general medicine terms. The Advanced Trainee is also responsible for conducting daily Structured Interdisciplinary Bedside Rounds (SIBR) with nursing and allied health staff in facilitating discharge planning and patient flow through the unit. There is the opportunity to supervise and perform a variety of ward-based procedures such as lumbar puncture, abdominal paracentesis, pleurocentesis and joint aspirations

General Medicine at the Canberra Hospital Woden Campus comprises three inpatient teams with a mix of acute and subacute patients. The case-mix includes medical illness of uncertain aetiology, patients with multiple active medical conditions, toxicology, and eating disorders requiring medical stabilisation. Managing complexity is our specialty. We understand that our patients have complex physical, psychological and social needs. We strive to provide high quality care that is evidence-based, compassionate and coordinated.

Advanced training in General Medicine at CHS is undertaken in a variety of roles, to meet training requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. These include terms in general medicine, and subspecialty rotations including infectious diseases/ hospital in the home and acute geriatrics. Advanced trainees may also be rotated to North Canberra Hospital for an acute medicine term. Trainees interested in dual training with geriatrics will have the option of a streamlined programme to complete the core requirements of both training programs at CHS.

We are accredited for two years of advanced training by the Specialist Advisory Committee for General Medicine.

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of consultant physicians in general medicine at both Woden and Bruce campuses. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations to the emergency departments, in-patient care (general medicine, infectious diseases/ Hospital in the Home or acute geriatrics), diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, ward consults and clinical handover.
• Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff.
• Assist with facilitating patient flow through the hospitals by working with access unit personnel
• Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the RACP PREP Advanced Training program, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.
• 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
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra) and the policies of ACT Health.
• 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

• Enthusiasm for clinical excellence.
• Sound written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team.
• Commitment to continued professional development, including ongoing teaching and learning.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Success in FRACP part 1 (Written and Clinical) Examinations.
• Current Basic Life Support skills and Advanced Life Support skills.
• Must have completed the equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

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. Clinical competence at a level commensurate with postgraduate years.
2. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development, including formal education and self-directed learning.
3. A commitment to quality and safety procedures in healthcare.
4. Ability to participate in the after-hours roster.
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.