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 2027 Intern Training Program commencing in January 2027. Internship at CHS commences earlier than other jurisdictions to allow delivery of a comprehensive orientation program.

The 2027 clinical year will commence on 1 February 2027.

Canberra Health Services network, includes rotations across Canberra and surrounding regional NSW. In addition, as a major tertiary referral centre, with a recently purpose built critical clinical services building. Areas of Canberra Health services such as ACT Pathology, Mental Health ACT, Capital Regional Cancer Service, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Obstetrics and Gynecology are all teaching facilities for the Australian National University.

Positions are available for Postgraduate Year 1 (Interns/PGY1s). Applicants must be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra). Successful candidates are offered a 2-year contract.

For further information regarding remuneration and entitlements, visit the ACT Government Canberra Health Services website http://www.health.act.gov.au/ to access the current ACT Public Service Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement.

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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply

Key responsibilities

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

• Provide day-to-day medical care for patients of Canberra Health Services (or secondment location) at a level commensurate with the level of clinical experience and under the supervision and direction of more senior medical staff.
• Undertake appropriate progression toward more independent medical practice with concomitant development of clinical knowledge, skills and behaviors required for safe medical practice.
• Attendance at scheduled JMO teaching sessions and contribute to the education of medical students and other health care staff.
• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
• Maintain adequate medical records with legible entries, and complete discharge summaries on time.
• Participate in the after-hours roster, including evenings, night, weekend and public holiday shifts, in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
• Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.
• Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice.

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.

Qualifications

Essential

• An Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent, completed within the previous five years
• Registered or eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (Ahpra).
• Current Basic Life Support skills as a minimum, and Advanced Life Support skills where required.
• Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems
• International applicants must be able to meet the Ahpra English language and recency of practice standard Medical Board of Australia - Registration Standards at time of application

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 teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills.
2. Sound written and verbal communication skills.
3. Demonstrated commitment to continued professional development including formal education and self-directed learning.
4. Ability to participate in a 24/7 rotating 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.