JMO Supervised Practice

NSW Health; Lismore; On-site; AUD 81,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Lismore Base Hospital seeks a JMO Supervised Practice year for 2027. The role provides experience delivering quality medical care within a complex setting, under supervision of senior practitioners and a multidisciplinary team.

Rotations across Emergency Medicine, General and Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Paediatrics and other services are available. Teaching, protected time and UCRH collaborations support early career development.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate category.
• Must not hold an intern position and must demonstrate independent clinical judgement within supervision.
• Strong communication with patients, families and health care teams; participation in continuing professional development.
• Willingness to participate in after-hours rosters and move between services as required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission, management and discharge planning for patients in the unit.
• Conduct day-to-day assessment and management of patients; communicate with patients and families.
• Coordinate care with the multidisciplinary team and arrange appropriate consultations.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

After-hours readiness

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryFull Time
Remuneration: $80,638 - $127,827
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM31018

JMO Supervised Practice Position (IMG Intern)

2027 Clinical Year

Lismore Base Hospital

The JMO Supervised Practice year will give the applicants experience to provide quality medical care to patients in a complex clinical environment, as part of a multi-disciplinary team. This includes the assessment and management of patients across several clinical departments under the supervision of senior practitioners whilst developing broad skills in clinical decision making and practice.

The Richmond Network can provide rotations in various specialties including (but not limited to); Emergency Medicine, General and Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Paediatrics, General Medicine, Rehabilitation Medicine, Haem/Onc, Mental Health and relief.

As a teaching hospital, LBH supports its Junior Medical Officers with weekly protected teaching for prevocational trainees and a JMO Education schedule including clinical case presentations, Grand Rounds Whole Hospital, and department specific meetings and education sessions. We work closely with the University Centre for Rural Health (UCRH) who also facilitates teaching and simulation sessions for medical staff.

Candidates: Lismore is located in an area with limited public transport options. It is recommended that candidates hold a licence to drive a vehicle in New South Wales to allow them to participate in the after hours rosters.

Where you'll be working

Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service.

The hospital is an acute regional referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (40,000 presentations annually), ICU and Coronary Care Unit, as well as Surgery (general, orthopaedic and speciality surgery), Paediatrics, Mental Health, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.

LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney and Bond University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.

Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.

For more information about working with us in the Northern NSW Local Health District, please visit this website - https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers-and-training/medical-recruitment

What you'll be doing

The purpose of the position is to provide effective medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment in inpatients and outpatient areas in the public health organisation.

The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers. Responsibilities include:

• Coordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to their Unit within the Public health organisation.
• The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in their Unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment.
• Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate

Ensuring all decisions concerning the patients are made in consultation with their immediate supervisor. The Medical Officer will provide care to all patients according to Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and demonstrate ethical behaviours and professional values including integrity; compassion; empathy; and respect for all patients, society and the profession.

The Supervised Practice position is suitable for applicants eligible for provisional or limited registration seeking entry level experience, including international medical graduates. The purpose of this position is to provide medical graduates with a supervised practice position to meet the requirements of gaining general registration with AHPRA.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Candidate must not hold an intern position
• Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency) and judgment.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of all members of the team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
• Evidence of continuing professional development; and commitment to self-education, quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
• Documented preparedness and ability to participate in afterhours rosters, on call rosters and move between services and geographic locations as required by the employer or training network.