NSW Government

Senior Resident Medical Officer

🔍 St Leonards, Royal North Shore Hospital | Sydney

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Anaesthesia
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Northern Sydney Local Health District
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CAM30362 Requisition #

 

 

Senior Resident Medical Officer – Critical Care (6mths Anaesthetics/6mths ICU), Royal North Shore and North Shore Private Hospitals

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: CAM30362

 

** CRITICAL CARE INFORMATION NIGHT **

When:                  Wednesday 29 July 2026

Time:                    6:00pm

In Person:            Royal North Shore Hospital, Kolling Building, Level 5, Auditorium                               

Virtual:                

Microsoft Teams meeting

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The Anaesthetics and Intensive Care SRMO positions at Royal North Shore Hospital (RNSH) and North Shore Private Hospital (NSPH) provides junior doctors with an exceptional opportunity to gain experience in the assessment and management of critically ill patients, perioperative medicine and anaesthetic care within both public and private healthcare settings.

Working closely with Anaesthetists, Intensive Care Specialists and multidisciplinary teams, SRMOs are actively involved in the care of patients undergoing a wide range of surgical procedures and those requiring advanced critical care support. The role offers exposure to airway management, perioperative patient assessment, procedural skills, postoperative care, resuscitation and the management of complex medical and surgical patients.

At Royal North Shore Hospital, trainees gain experience within a major tertiary referral and trauma centre caring for highly complex patients across specialties including trauma, neurosurgery, cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery and emergency medicine. At North Shore Private Hospital, trainees benefit from exposure to a high-volume elective surgical service and a broad range of specialist procedures, providing valuable insight into both public and private healthcare systems.

This position offers a strong foundation for doctors considering future careers in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, Emergency Medicine or other acute care specialties. Trainees benefit from close consultant supervision, structured teaching, multidisciplinary collaboration and opportunities to develop procedural and clinical decision-making skills in high-acuity environments.

Join a dedicated team committed to clinical excellence, education and patient-centred care while building the knowledge, skills and confidence required for a successful career in critical care and perioperative medicine.

Where you'll be working


Royal North Shore Hospital - 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
 

The primary purpose of the Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) in Anaesthesia & Intensive Care is to provide Residents an opportunity to work and experience the dynamic world of these two critical care specialties. It is a valuable opportunity to build an understanding and appreciation of the challenges and complexity of care, as well as the rewards of working in these two areas of medicine and would suit those interested in exploring a career in either specialty. Residents will rotate equally through both subspecialties over the course of 12 months. During their anaesthetic rotation Residents will provide anaesthesia services to patients in the operating theatre complex, working one on one with Consultants and Provisional Fellows across a range of sub-specialties. Importantly, the rotation gives Residents experience in peri-operative care, fostering the development of pre-operative assessment and planning skills, acute pain management, and post-operative clinical care as directed and overseen by supervising Consultants. 

During the ICU rotation Residents will gain experience and provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring Intensive Care in a complex clinical environment. Residents will have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with their level of experience. 
 

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. Interest in pursuing a career in Anaesthesia and/or Intensive Care Medicine.
  3. Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to develop skills and knowledge in the area of anaesthesia and intensive care.
  4. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
  5. Demonstrated commitment to continual improvement of practice, knowledge and skills with evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
  6. Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
  7. Adept organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
  8. Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.

 

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 Belinda Mahoney at belinda.mahoney@health.nsw.gov.au 

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

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