Basic Trainee
Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM29833
Position Summary
To become a member of the Intensive Care trainee team delivering advanced Intensive Care support. Suitable for Intensive Care Basic Trainees seeking to gain further experience and training in Intensive Care including subspecialties of Trauma, Cardiothoracic, Neuro ICU, ECMO and Paediatric ICU. Demonstrated commitment to CICM training is an essential requirement.
Where you'll be working
The John Hunter Hospital ICU is a Level 6 referral centre for critically ill patients in the Hunter New England, Mid North Coast and Northern NSW Local Health Districts. It is the default centre for Trauma, Neurosurgery, Stroke, Vascular, Cardiothoracic and major General Surgery, as well as Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology. The ICU is accredited for all aspects of CICM training including paediatrics through a 6-month rotation in JHH PICU which is one of only three tertiary PICUs in NSW.
The 796-bed hospital is the principal teaching hospital of the University of Newcastle, with JHH ICU aiming to be a training destination through strong educational support for both the CICM First and Second Part examinations. JHH is the only trauma centre in NSW outside the Sydney metropolitan area and is the state’s busiest trauma hospital and the second busiest in Australia.
Living in our region
Newcastle and its surround offers an excellent lifestyle choice combining a relaxed coastal environment with strong opportunities for individuals, couples and families. Our hospitals operate within a well-connected and supportive network, with training sites continuing to expand beyond traditional clinical service delivery. We foster a strong culture of learning, education, professionalism, mentorship and role modelling.
What you'll be doing
· The position would be suitable for junior medical officers seeking to gain further experience and training in Intensive Care Medicine whilst undertaking learning and professional development activities with the aim of progressing to an advanced trainee of the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM)
· Beginning to take a leadership role in coordinating the admission, management and discharge planning of intensive care patients whilst ensuring a high level of documentation and communication with home teams
· The day-to-day assessment and management of intensive care patients within the unit, communicating with them and their family regarding the nature of their condition and its treatment.
Qualifications
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Either minimum of 3 years postgraduate training, preferably with recent senior resident experience in ICU, Anaesthetics, or Emergency Medicine, OR be applying to CICM training in the first year of employment
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.
- Ability to demonstrate sound decision making and awareness of when and who to seek further advice.
- Demonstrated experience using excellent communication skills (verbal and written) with patients, relatives, medical and nursing colleagues, Allied health, ward staff and administration staff to ensure the appropriate management of the patient
- Ability to build strong collegial relationships across all healthcare disciplines and foster a positive workplace culture.
- Demonstrates teamwork, time management and problem solving skills as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with a preparedness and ability to participate in after-hours rosters to deliver patient care.
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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle Robinson on Michelle.Robinson1@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 14th July 2026
