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 a February 2027 clinical year, for a period of 12-months with possible extension. To be eligible to apply you must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

North Canberra Hospital, Bruce is a 256-bed public hospital providing acute and sub-acute services, with our Emergency Department receiving approximately 55 thousand presentations per year.

The Canberra Hospital is a 600+ bed tertiary trauma and referral hospital providing services to the ACT and South-Eastern New South Wales region of Australia. It is the principal teaching hospital of the Australian National University (ANU) Graduate Medical Program.

The Department of General Surgery recognises that for most candidates an unaccredited position will be a steppingstone towards training application. This position creates excellent opportunities, including good operating theatre exposure, to fulfil the application criteria. Furthermore, suitable candidates will receive full referee support.

Within the Department of General Surgery, as a unaccredited registrar, you will be working alongside accredited registrars, fellows, and consultants with the aim to deliver a 24/7 comprehensive service to the community. Tasks will include ASU and trauma surgical services as well as after hours and elective rotations.

Rotations may include:

• Rural Surgery, Moruya Base Hospital, Moruya NSW
• Emergency Medicine at Canberra Hospital, Garran and/or North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
• Intensive Care Medicine at Canberra Hospital, Garran and/or North Canberra Hospital, Bruce

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). The clinical management includes acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter -disciplinary consults and clinical handover
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team
• Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, 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
• Currency in an Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care
• Maintain adequate and legible medical record and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner
• 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 drive.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS or equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Hold a current driver’s licence
• Have completed the equivalent of at least three years of relevant full time clinical experience

Desirable

• EMST or equivalent
• All RACS courses required before application to the training program
• 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. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of General Surgery, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
3. A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate
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.