Position Overview

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 within the division.

Duties

Under limited direction of the registrar and consultants, you will perform multidisciplinary assessment, care and treatment of acutely ill medical patients, You will:

1. Help resuscitate, assess and admit acutely sick medical or medical patients under the supervision of a registrar or consultant.
2. Participate in the daily multidisciplinary meeting where relevant.
3. Participate in meetings and education sessions as scheduled.
4. Maintain medical records in accordance with hospital policy and requirements in a timely fashion, including instituting and maintaining discharge summaries.
5. Ensure diagnosis / problem / issue lists are kept up to date and entered into the Digital Health Record prior to transfer.
6. 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.

Behavioural Capabilities

1. Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs;
3. A commitment to practicing holistic medicine that takes into account and is sensitive to a patient’s unique psychological, spiritual and socioeconomic background.
4. Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Relevant qualifications and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working professionally in adult internal medicine. Experience in adult emergency medicine is also desired.
• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and 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.

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 and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

What you Require (Key Selection Criteria)

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your CV and experience.

1. Evidence that the applicant’s clinical experience, skills and personal attributes will assist in the day-to-day operations of the MAPU.
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 (WH&S) 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.