Position overview

To be eligible to apply for this position you must be PGY3+. This position is a full-time position, commencing 1 February 2027, for 12 months with possible extension.

North Canberra Hospital (NCH), Bruce is a 256-bed public hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, with our Emergency Department receiving around 55,000 presentations per year.

The Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) is a hospital specific medical officer training in adult internal medicine, and Medical Assessment Planning Unit (MAPU) and ambulatory care service. MAPU provides multidisciplinary assessment, care and treatment of acutely ill medical patients, with a predicted length of stay of 48-72 hours. We are seeking a SRMO who is unaccredited and interested in pursuing a career in General Medicine who wish to further their exposure in adult internal medicine. SRMO’s will undertake duties in the care and treatment of patients in various departments.

Key responsibilities

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

• Help resuscitate, assess and admit acutely sick medical patients under the supervision of a registrar or consultant.
• Participate in the daily ward rounds.
• Participate in meetings and education sessions as scheduled.
• Maintain medical records in accordance with hospital policy and requirements in a timely fashion, including instituting and maintaining discharge summaries.
• Ensure diagnosis / problem / issue lists are kept up to date and entered into My Digital Health Record prior to transfer.
• 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

• Strong organisational skills with a high degree of motivation.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• A commitment to practicing holistic medicine that considers and is sensitive to a patient’s unique psychological, spiritual and socioeconomic background.
• Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.

Qualifications

Essential

• Australian MBBS or equivalent.
• Registered or eligible for general registration or provisional registration via the competent authority pathway with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Have satisfactorily completed an accredited internship within the previous five years.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

Experience

Essential

• Successful completion of at least two years full-time equivalent employment as a Junior Medical Officer.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.
• Ability to meet recency of practice requirements with AHPRA.

Desirable

• 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 and experience.

1. Evidence that the applicant’s clinical experience, skills and personal attributes will assist in the development and implementation of the RACP BPT Curriculum.
2. Demonstrated high-level communication and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to teaching and training and to participate in related education activities.
4. Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance relevant to the practice of acute hospital medicine including but not limited to audits, research, education and training.
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.