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

Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind

The Canberra Hospital is a tertiary referral and teaching hospital within the ACT. The Department of General Surgery is part of the Division of Surgery, which comprises all the major surgical subspecialties, the fast majority with accredited training programs.

The Department of General Surgery recognises that for most candidates an unaccredited position will be a steppingstone towards training application. This position creates excellent opportunities, including good operating theatre exposure, to fulfil the application criteria. Furthermore, suitable candidates will receive full referee support.

Within the Department of General Surgery, as a non-accredited registrar, you will be working alongside accredited registrars, Fellows, and consultants with the aim to deliver a 24/7 comprehensive service to the community. Tasks will include ASU and trauma surgical services as well as after hours and elective rotations. Exchange rotations with ICU and rural surgery (Moruya) exist.

1. Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of Canberra Health Services under the supervision and direction of a Consultant Medical Practitioner(s). The clinical management includes acute admissions, in-patient care, outpatient clinics, inter -disciplinary consults and clinical handover;
2. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team;
3. Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the relevant teaching program and activities, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research;
4. Currency in an Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers;
5. Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster;
6. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care;
7. Maintain adequate and legible medical record and ensure that the clinical team completes discharge summaries in a timely manner; and

8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

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

· Strong organisational skills with a high degree of drive;

· Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs;

· Ability to work in a team environment; and

· Good written and oral communication skills.

Position Requirements/Qualifications:

Mandatory:

· Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA);

• Must hold a current driver’s license; and
• Be registered under the Working for Vulnerable People Act.
• 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. .
• You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
• You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks.

Desirable:

· EMST or Equivalent; and

· All RACS courses required before application to the training program.

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

· Undergo a pre-employment Police check; and

• Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases.

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

1. Demonstrated commitment to the maintenance and further development of skills applicable to the area of General Surgery, including involvement in further education and quality assurance activities.

2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills.

3. A commitment to the importance and provision of teaching at all levels, including medical, nursing, scientific and allied health professional staff, both postgraduate and undergraduate.

4. 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.

Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system. Applications must include a copy of a current resumé, and

A pitch of no more than two pages outlining your skills, knowledge and experience and why you should be considered for this role. You should take into consideration the selection criteria under “what you require” when drafting your response.

Where possible include specific relevant examples of your work.

You must provide at least one referee report from your current direct supervisor. If you are in a training position with the RACS you must provide one referee report from your current Director of Training.

CHS Contact:

Dr Edwin Beenen

Department of Surgery

The Canberra Hospital

[email protected]

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Directorate	Canberra Health Services
Branch	Surgery
Section	General Surgery
Position Number	P15584
Position Title	General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar
Classification	Registrar 1-4
Vacancy Type	Full Time - commencing April 2024
Duration	12 months with possible extension
Location	The Canberra Hospital, Woden North Canberra Hospital, Bruce
Base Annual Salary	$112,917 - $141,084
Contact Officer	Melissa Warylo; Operations manager [email protected]
Closing Date	10 April 2024

*** Please note this position is for immediate start and open to those who hold General Registration only.

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.

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