SCHN - Postgraduate Fellow - Paediatric Emergency Medicine, CHW eCredential
Sydney Children's Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes — with one purpose in mind — to help young people live their healthiest lives.
Learn more about our network: http://www.schn.health.nsw.gov.au/professionals
Position Classification: Post Grad Fellow
Hours Per Week: 40
Requisition ID: REQ528284
Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff.
Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.
The Postgraduate Fellow in Emergency will ensure that:
• Clinical services in the Emergency Department are focused on delivering excellent clinical care to children and supporting their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• On-call and recall roster is maintained and the Emergency team functions in line with wider organisational plans.
• Research and teaching, review and improvement activities are undertaken and focused on the area of paediatric emergency medicine.
• They abide by the Code of Conduct, and participate in annual performance reviews.
- Eligible for medical registration in Australia and hold a fellowship of the RACP or ACEM or other paediatric specialist qualification with a demonstrated interest in further Paediatric Emergency Medicine training.
- Significant experience in Paediatric Emergency Medicine as a fellow or a consultant in a tertiary paediatric hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Demonstrated commitment to excellence in patient care.
- Experience as a senior clinician in the care of critically ill children and completion of APLS qualification or equivalent.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Indigenous Australians, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
As this is a “Category A” position, please refer to the NSW Policy Directive PD2024_015 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination for vaccination requirements.
All Category A workers and new recruits are required to receive one dose of the
seasonal influenza vaccine annually to be considered compliant.
Acceptable proof of vaccination is the Australian Immunisation Register (AIR) Immunisation History Statement.
SCHN is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, welfare and wellbeing of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse.
This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Children’s Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Children’s Guardian Website https://www.kidsguardian.nsw.gov.au/
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Children’s Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.
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Note: NSW Health does not require or accept the 'fit2work badge' offered as an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.
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Applications Close: 10 November 2024, Sunday
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