Position Overview

North Canberra Hospital are seeking a Emergency Career Medical Officer to join our growing emergency department. As part of a multi-disciplinary team, you will apply medical knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients who present to the emergency department.

Key responsibilities

Under limited direction consultants and clinical director, you apply medical knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients who present to the emergency department

1. Working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, apply medical knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients.
2. Maintain effective communication with patients and the relatives, hospital staff, medical colleagues and GPs. Work within personal levels of expertise and seek assistance as required.
3. Ensure effective handover of patients requiring on-going care and monitoring at the end of each shift, including the completion of all discharge summaries.
4. Maintain medical records in accordance with hospital policy and requirements.
5. Participate in Department teaching / audit administrative duties as required.
6. Ability to work a shift work roster which MAY include some evenings, public holidays and weekends.
7. 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.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

• Full registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Ability to work a shift work roster which MAY include some evenings, public holidays and weekends.
• 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. Apply medical knowledge and experience in the diagnosis, investigation and treatment of patients who present to the emergency department
2. Assist in the supervision of interns and residents and provide opportunities for the
   extension of their clinical knowledge and skills.
3. Maintain medical records in accordance with hospital policy and requirements.
4. Maintain effective communication with patients and the relatives, hospital staff,
   medical colleagues and GPs. Work within personal levels of expertise and seek
   assistance as required.
5. Ensure effective handover of patients requiring on-going care and monitoring at the
   end of each shift, including the completion of all discharge summaries.
6. 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.