NSW Government

Advanced Trainee

🔍 St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney

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Geriatric Medicine
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Northern Sydney Local Health District
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CAM30361 Requisition #

 

 

Advanced Trainee – Aged Care Medicine, Royal North Shore Hospital

Employment Type: Various - Temporary Full Time, Temporary Part Time or Temporary Job Share   
Remuneration:  As per Public Hospital Medical Officers (State) Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30361

An exciting opportunity exists for an Advanced Trainee in Geriatric Medicine to join the dynamic and supportive Aged Care team across Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) and North Shore Private Hospital (NSPH). Trainees benefit from a comprehensive and varied training experience spanning acute, perioperative, consultative, community and private hospital geriatrics. 

As part of a major tertiary referral centre, you will develop expertise in the assessment and management of frailty, dementia, delirium, falls, complex multimorbidity, polypharmacy and perioperative care of older adults. 

Training opportunities include:

  • Acute inpatient Geriatric Medicine
  • Orthogeriatric and Perioperative Medicine services
  • Specialist inpatient consultation services
  • Community Aged Care Rapid Response Team (ARRT)
  • North Shore Private Hospital Geriatric Medicine

  • Cognitive, falls and multidisciplinary geriatric assessment services 

     

 

Why train with us?

  • Diverse exposure across public and private healthcare settings
  • Strong consultant supervision and mentorship
  • Multidisciplinary team-based care
  • Opportunities for teaching, quality improvement and research
  • Academic links with The University of Sydney and the Kolling Institute
  • Experience within one of Australia's leading tertiary teaching hospitals

 

Where you'll be working - Royal North Shore Hospital

Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) is a principal tertiary referral hospital within Northern Sydney Local Health District, delivering a comprehensive range of complex and highly specialised healthcare services to patients across Northern Sydney and New South Wales.

Renowned for its excellence in clinical care, education and research, RNSH has a long and proud history of providing world-class healthcare while supporting the training and development of future healthcare professionals. The hospital offers a broad range of specialist services, including major trauma, severe burns, spinal cord injury management, neonatal intensive care, bone marrow transplantation, neurosurgery and interventional neuroradiology. These services are complemented by comprehensive acute medical, surgical, mental health, paediatric, cancer and maternity care programs.

The RNSH campus is also home to The Kolling, a leading medical research institute jointly governed by Northern Sydney Local Health District and the University of Sydney, fostering innovation and translational research that improves patient outcomes and advances healthcare delivery.

Working at RNSH provides the opportunity to be part of a leading health service committed to clinical excellence, innovation, education and research, while making a meaningful difference to the lives of patients and their families.

For more information https://www.nslhd.health.nsw.gov.au/RNSH/Pages/default.aspx
North Shore Private Hospital - https://www.nhttps://www.northshoreprivate.com.au


What you'll be doing
 

To provide effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision, including patient assessment, making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised medical management of patients admitted to Aged Care departments and provision of Aged Care consultations to other specialties. 
 
The Advanced Trainee will be required to rotate across inpatient Wards (Royal North Shore), Community Aged Care Rapid Response Team (ARRT, North Shore and Ryde areas) Orthogeriatric/Perioperative/Surgical Consultations (Royal North Shore) and North Shore Private Hospital Geriatrics.
 
These rotations will depend on seniority, qualifications, departmental requirements and trainee preferences. 
 

Merit Selection

 

NSW Health follows a merit-based recruitment and selection process in accordance with Policy Directive PD2023_04 – Recruitment and Selection of Staff to the NSW Health Service.

Applicants will be assessed against the Essential Requirements and Selection Criteria outlined in the Position Description. Candidates are encouraged to carefully review the Position Description before submitting their application to ensure they can demonstrate how they meet the requirements of the role.

Candidates shortlisted for interview will be required to provide original qualifications, registrations, licences, and other mandatory credentials for verification by the selection panel. We encourage all applicants to prepare these documents in advance to support a smooth recruitment process.

 

  1. Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
  2. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.
  3. High level communication skills, including the ability to convey, and adapt verbal and written information to a clinical and non-clinical audience
  4. Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  6. Demonstrated high level independent clinical skills and judgement, with the ability to make sound decisions and problem solve with an awareness of limitations and ability to learn independently and modify behaviour accordingly.
  7. Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.
  8. Demonstrated interest and commitment to further education and practice in Aged Care and Geriatric Medicine



 Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases

To be employed by NSW Health, applicants must provide evidence of vaccination and comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy Directive (PD2024_015). Compliance with this policy, including any amendments made from time to time, is a mandatory condition of employment.

Applicants will be required to provide acceptable evidence of their vaccination status, immunity, and any other occupational health requirements relevant to the position. Evidence must be submitted and assessed in accordance with NSW Health requirements prior to commencement.

 

Working with Children Check

This position requires a Working With Children Check (WWCC) clearance issued by Service NSW. A current and valid WWCC is a mandatory requirement for appointment to this role.

Applicants who do not already hold a WWCC clearance will need to apply for one through Service NSW. For information on eligibility requirements and the application process, please visit the Service NSW Working With Children Check website. A valid WWCC clearance must be maintained for the duration of employment.

https://www.service.nsw.gov.au/transaction/apply-for-a-working-with-children-check

Need more information? 
  1) Click here for the Position Description 
  2) Find out more about applying for this position
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Allicia Anthony at Allicia.Anthony@health.nsw.gov.au 

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

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