Senior Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29303
Where you'll be working
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the incumbent. It will be of interest for trainees interested in gaining the prerequisite experience to apply for Emergency Medicine training with ACEM, as well as those seeking to enhance their critical care skills.
If you are currently applying for selection into fellowship training with ACEM, apply via the provisional trainee position.
Sydney Local Health District’s vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Completion of a minimum two postgraduate years with experience in an Australian Emergency Department or equivalent. Paediatric and ICU experience is desirable.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
- Advanced ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Advanced verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
- Advanced ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in emergency medicine.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
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For role related queries or questions contact Jonathan Hayman on Jon.Hayman@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 04, August 2026
