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· Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital

· Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions

· Flexible working conditions

· 11.5% Superannuation

· VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates

· Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

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Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides 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.

Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022.pdf (sharepoint.com)

Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the North Canberra Hospital offers a wide range of experience in O&G with exposure to the subspecialties of Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Urogynaecology. The North Canberra Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital for the ACT and surrounding region with over 1900 births per year.

The Centenary Hospital for Women and Children is the level 6 tertiary referral centre for the ACT and surrounding region with over 3700 births. It has a busy Neonatal Intensive Care Unit with a regional role extending throughout southern NSW and over 200 level 3 admissions each year.

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology recognises the importance of work life balance and choice related to family planning. We are supportive of part time applicants and Maternity Leave.

This is a service role and duties will be in the area of inpatient ward work, outpatient clinics, early pregnancy care, acute obstetrics and emergency gynaecology. There will also be exposure to elective obstetric and gynaecology surgery. There will be significant scope to develop specific O&G related skills, such as ultrasound, suturing, and intrapartum procedures. There is also opportunity to develop skills in Caesarean section under supervision. This unit is supportive of the RANZCOG Diploma and can provide supervision to achieve this qualification during the 12 month contract.

Under limited direction of the Medical Unit Director you will perform you will:

1. Clinical duties including care of patients in the Birthing Suite, Inpatient Units, Theatre, Outpatient clinics, Early Pregnancy Unit and Maternity Assessment Unit.
   
   
2. Attend to administrative duties, including registrar and JMO rosters, and attend meetings requiring registrar representation.
   
   
3. Provide support and advocacy for registrar and JMO cohort when required.
   
   
4. Report regularly all matters of significance to the ITP Training Coordinator and Clinical Director.
   
   
5. Participate in quality improvement, peer review and research programs.
   
   
6. Participate in the lecturing and training of junior medical staff, medical students, Allied Health staff and nurses.
7. Experience with clinical research and writing of scientific papers.
   
   

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 LGBTQIA are particularly encouraged to apply.

Behavioural Capabilities

· Ability to balance training and education requirements with service provision, within the limitations of a busy public health service.

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

· Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and team building skills appropriate to work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.

· Ability to liaise effectively with staff at all levels and across disciplines.

Position Requirements / Qualifications

Mandatory

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

· Desirable: previous experience in O&G as Junior Medical Officer

· Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities,

· Currency in an approved Advanced Life Support Course to be attained within three months of commencement with annual refreshers.

· 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, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

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

· Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

· Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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

· Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

· Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

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

1. MBBS degree registrable with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
   
   
2. Ability to balance training and education requirements with service provision, within the limitations of a busy public health service.
   
   
3. Willingness and availability to participate in the after-hours O&G roster.
   
   
4. Demonstrable interpersonal, communication and team building skills appropriate to work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment.
   
   
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.

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.

CHS Contact: Dr Steven Adair; [email protected]