Advanced Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per Named NSW (Non-Declared) AHO Medical Officer Agreement 2024
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM27839
What you'll be doing
The Intensive Care Advanced Trainee is responsible for assessment and management of patient’s admitted to the Intensive Care Unit; communication of assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient’s care; communication with the patient / family regarding the patient’s condition and management plans; maintenance of accurate and relevant patient documentation; coordination of diagnostic tests and consultations and arrangement of patient discharge process to wards.
The Intensive Care Service at St. Vincent’s Hospital operates as a combined 32 bed facility which includes the general, cardiothoracic, transplant and the Private Hospital Intensive Care Units. There are approximately 2500 admissions through the unit per year with an interesting and challenging specialty casemix. Trainees are rotated through all 3 areas. There is a strong focus on education with regular tutorials and simulation sessions aimed at the Part 1 FANZCA and the Fellowship Examination of the Faculty of Intensive Care. The posts are accredited for ICU training by the JFICM (C-24), ANZCA and RACP.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Evidence of working towards completion of relevant College examinations. Preference will be given to candidates who hold (or are in the process of obtaining) FJFICM, FANZCA, FRACP, FRCA, FFARCSI, EDIC or equivalent qualifications.
- Demonstrated commitment to a career in Critical Care Medicine and a strong interest in research and teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgement and expertise.
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to continuous quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Personal integrity and demonstrated commitment to the philosophies, mission and values of the Mary Aikenhead Ministries.
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For role related queries or questions contact Mani Gopalakrishnan, mani.gopalakrishnan@svha.org.au
Applications Close: 11, January 2026
