ICU Trainee: Hands-on Critical Care & Research Rotations

NSW Health; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Trainee for the Intensive Care Unit at Westmead Hospital, a key teaching and tertiary referral centre in Western Sydney. You will rotate through post-cardiac surgical ICU pods with bedside supervision and participate in weekly educational activities, audits, and research projects as part of the CICM training pathway.

The role emphasises active participation in clinical care, case conferences, and formal teaching across Nursing, Medical, and Allied Health staff, with a

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent medical degree and registration eligibility with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Clinical and ICU experience relevant to critical care settings is expected.

Responsibilities

• Trainees will be allocated clinical shifts on a roster including day and night shifts.
• Participate in management of critically ill patients in ICU or on outreach service under supervision.
• Daily duties include patient assessment, documentation, discharge summaries, investigations, and ICU procedures.
• Involve in managing airways, line insertions, and resuscitation under supervision.
• Participate in Trauma calls and emergency responses, working with a hospital-based crisis system.

Education

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

NSW Health is seeking a Trainee for the Intensive Care Unit at Westmead Hospital, a key teaching and tertiary referral centre in Western Sydney. You will rotate through post-cardiac surgical ICU pods with bedside supervision and participate in weekly educational activities, audits, and research projects as part of the CICM training pathway.

The role emphasises active participation in clinical care, case conferences, and formal teaching across Nursing, Medical, and Allied Health staff, with a