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.

The ICU Career Medical Officer (CMO) position is a hospital specific Medical Officer skilled in Critical Care Medicine. We are seeking a CMO who is experienced in ICU and interested in pursuing a career in Intensive Care. CMOs undertake duties in the care and treatment of critically ill patients within the ICU and referring departments.

Key responsibilities

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

• Responsible for immediate patient care including adequate history taking, physical examination, ongoing continuous review of patients condition and progress, investigations and therapy indicated by unit protocol or as directed by the duty specialist.
• Determine and facilitate timely disposition of patients with the guidance of senior clinicians if required.
• Participate in rostered duties as allocated including a week on week off roster involving day and night shifts.
• Supervising clinical duties of registrars, resident medical officers and medical students.
• Assist in the development and delivery of education and quality assurance programs required to keep the ICU functioning to the high standard and play a role in the education of critical care to the wider hospital.
• 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
• A commitment to practicing holistic medicine that is sensitive to a patients unique psychological, spiritual and socioeconomic background
• Ability to liaise with staff at all levels and across disciplines

Qualifications

Essential

• Must have an Australian MBBS medical degree of equivalent
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

Desirable

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

Experience

Essential

• At least three years’ post graduate experience in public hospital service
• Have significant and demonstratable experience in Intensive Care Medicine.

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. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of Intensive Care Medicine, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities.
2. Demonstrated experience working as part of a multidisciplinary team.
3. Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills.
4. Demonstrated commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate.
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.