Position Overview

Applications are sought for the 2026 clinical year, commencing February 2026 for 12 months with possible extension. This position is suitable for a junior doctor interested in pursuing a career in critical care, with previous exposure to intensive care medicine at a junior level including a degree of procedural experience. To be eligible to apply for this position, you must be PGY4+ by February 2026. It is not expected that all appointees will be registered with the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM), and trainees from ANZCA and FACEM may be considered suitable for appointment. North Canberra Hospital ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for six months of core training.

A Registrar in Intensive Care Medicine plays a key role in the delivery of medical care to critically ill patients. Supervised by the intensive care specialists and transition year fellow, intensive care registrars are expected to provide supervision for the critical care senior resident medical officers, as well as direct clinical care for patients. We offer a structured teaching program tailored for the needs of the individual trainee while providing support from Staff Specialists experienced in the practice of Intensive Care Medicine.

Key responsibilities

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

Under direction from the ICU consultants and transition year Fellow, you will conduct appropriate care and treatment of critical care patients. You will:

1. Be responsible for immediate patient care including adequate history taking, physical examination, ongoing continuous review of patient condition and progress, investigations and therapy indicated by unit protocol or as directed by the duty specialist. Determine and facilitate in timely disposition of patient, with guidance from senior clinicians if required.
2. Participate in rostered duties as allocated including a week on week off roster involving day and night shifts.
3. Take responsibility for supervising clinical duties of resident medical officers and visiting medical students.
4. Assist in the delivery of the education program and quality assurance activities required to keep the ICU functioning to a high standard.
5. 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

• Registered or eligible for unconditional registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency.
• The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.
• Have demonstratable experience in Intensive Care Medicine.
• 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.

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.

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. 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.
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.