Our Vision: : creating exceptional health care together

Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

Applications are sought for the 2025 Intern Training Program commencing January 2025 (Orientation - with the

2025 clinical year commencing 3 February 2025).

Canberra Health Services recruits Interns to the ACT Network, which includes North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital and Bega South-East Regional Hospital.

Canberra Hospital, North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital, Bega South-East Regional Hospital, ACT Pathology, Mental Health ACT, Capital Regional Cancer Service, Rehabilitation and Aged Care Services and Obstetrics and Gynaecology are teaching facilities of the Australian National University Medical School and the ANU Rural Clinical School. Canberra is also the home of many leading research organisations.

Positions are available for Postgraduate Year 1 (Interns/PGY1s). Applicants must be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (APHRA). Appointments will be on 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.

Under direction of the clinical supervisor, you will perform medical care for your patients. You will:

1. 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.
2. Undertake appropriate progression toward more independent medical practice with concomitant development of clinical knowledge, skills and behaviours required for safe medical practice.
3. Attendance at scheduled JMO teaching sessions and contribute to the education of medical students and other health care staff.
4. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
5. Maintain adequate medical records with legible entries, and complete discharge summaries on time.
6. Participate in the after-hours roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
7. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.
8. Undertaking other duties as directed, within the approved scope of clinical practice.

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.

Behavioural Capabilities

• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate service needs.
• Ability to take direction from more senior medical and nursing staff.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

• An Australian MBBS medical degree, or equivalent
• Be eligible for provisional registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
• Achieve Basic Life Support skills as a minimum, and to maintain those skills.

• The successful applicant will need to be available for 24/7 rostered work, including 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.
• 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 With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

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

• Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

International Students must be able to meet the AHPRA English language continuous education requirements OR provide a current IELTs certificate as part of your application, dated not before July 2023.

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

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 hour’s roster.
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.