Trainee - Unaccredited Position
Remuneration: $89,095.00 - $139,187.00 Per Annum
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26620
Where you'll be working
The Goulburn Base Hospital has recently been re-born by moving into its state of the art Clinical Services Building in December 2021. Goulburn now boasts a new state of the art Level 4 Emergency Department, a Level 4 ICU and new Operating Theatres.
Be enticed by the country charm of Australia’s first inland City. Perfectly positioned just two hours from Sydney, an hour from Canberra and just under two hours to the coast – a world rich in heritage, culture, natural beauty and adventure is ready to be explored.
Embrace relaxed country living, with city benefits.
The region presents a unique and balanced lifestyle opportunity to enjoy stunning rural landscapes, heritage architecture, contemporary art, modern boutique shopping, relaxed casual dining and plenty of fresh air.
With remarkable attractions, regular events and a variety of accommodation options – Goulburn is the ideal destination for that short break, extended stay or permanent change.
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What you'll be doing
Trainees work under supervision according to their competence performing the following duties:
- Assessment, investigation, initiating management, coordinating admission and/or discharge of ED patients as part of the ED multidisciplinary team.
- Communicating assessment and management decisions to other staff involved in the patient's care, including in the electronic patient records and discharge summaries.
- Communicating with the patient / family regarding the patient's condition and management plans, verbally and in writing.
- Coordinating diagnostic tests and consultations with other medical specialists.
- Arranging the patient discharge process and liaising with local medical officers and community-based care modalities for optimal post discharge care.
- Participation in the weekend and after-hours roster is expected and is rostered as required.
Selection Criteria:
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Criteria for the role (minimum PGY3+).
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising the clinical skills, judgement and expertise at the required level of competency.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or services.
- Demonstrated excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiences.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environment.
- Demonstrated ongoing commitment to further self-education and professional development.
- A professional attitude and flexibility in work role with preparedness and ability to participate in afterhours (including night shifts), weekend rostering overtime and on-call rosters within required rotations between services.
- Evidence of a current unrestricted drivers’ licence and the ability to maintain. Ability and willingness to drive/travel as the role requires. This may involve driving long distances and overnight stays.
Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination against Specific Diseases
This is a Category ‘A’ position, please read and understand NSW Health policy directive PD2024_015. All new employees must agree to comply with the requirements outlined in this policy. OASV requirements also include proof of vaccination against influenza and is compulsory for NSW Staff that enter any Residential Aged Care Facility (RACF) or who work in NSW Health owned and operated RACFs.
Australian Work Rights
Please note that to apply for this position you must be an Australian Citizen or Permanent Resident of Australia, or be able to independently and legally live and work in Australia by way of your own Temporary Visa. For more information, please see www.immi.gov.au
At Southern NSW Local Health District we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, where we don’t just accept differences but we honour and support it. Committed to providing a working environment that thrives and values diversity, we encourage people of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background, people with a disability and people from the LGBTQI+ community to apply.
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For role related queries or questions contact Peter Smith on Peter.Smith5@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025
