Medical Officer - ICU

UnitingCare Hospital; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 117,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Research opportunities

12 weeks parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill, part of UnitingCare, is seeking ICU Registered Medical Officers for casual, 6- or 12-month contracts with potential extension. The ICU features an 'ICU of the Future' with research opportunities within the CCRG.

You’ll work under the ICU Director, participate in ward rounds, MERT/CODE calls, and contribute to teaching while advancing your ICU training in a fast-paced private hospital setting.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from a recognised medical school with a minimum of three years’ postgraduate experience.
• At least 12 months ICU experience, exposure to cardiac surgical patients highly regarded.
• Strong clinical judgement, initiative and ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced critical care environment.
• Compassionate, patient-centred approach when supporting patients and families.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to provide clear information.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and keeping up to date with current practices.
• Willingness to contribute to ICU teaching and learning activities.
• Interest in progressing further in ICU or critical care training would be highly regarded.
• Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour roster, including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• The position reports directly to the Director of the ICU and Deputies.
• The position is CICM accredited for Limited General 6 months Training.
• Perform a full admission on all patients transferred or admitted to the Unit.
• Attend ward rounds led by ICU specialists.
• Liaise with treating VMOs as appropriate.
• Attend MERT & CODE calls.
• Clinical assistance for Ward RMO as required.
• Assist with unit educational programs.
• Contribute to unit Morbidity and Mortality meetings.
• Research opportunities are available.

Job description

Medical Officer – ICU

Employment Term: Casual

Location: located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city

Remuneration: Attractive Hourly Rate + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital (SAWMH), Spring Hill, is seeking ICU Registered Medical Officers for casual, 6- or 12-month contract positions, with the possibility of extension. SAWMH is a 250 bedded hospital and part of UnitingCare, providing health and community services to thousands of people every day through its services. The Intensive Care Unit at SAWMH is the first private hospital to introduce the ‘ICU of the Future’ in 3 of its 15 bedspaces. These 3 beds have been developed with the patient at the forefront to optimize patient recovery. There are substantial research opportunities from within the ICU and the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG).

• Surgical Disciplines: Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology and General Surgery
• Medical Disciplines: Cardiology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, General Medicine and ED

Role Description

− The position reports directly to the Director of the ICU and his Deputies.

− The position is CICM accredited for Limited General 6 months Training.

− Requirements and Opportunities: Perform a full admission on all patients transferred or admitted to the Unit Attend ward rounds led by the ICU specialists Liaise with treating VMO’s as appropriate Attend MERT & CODE calls Clinical assistance for Ward RMO as required Assist with unit educational programs o Contribute to unit Morbidity and Mortality meetings Research opportunities are available

What you’ll bring

• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) Medical degree from a recognised medical school, with a minimum of three years’ postgraduate experience
• At least 12 months’ experience working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with exposure to cardiac surgical patients highly regarded
• Strong clinical judgement, initiative and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced critical care environment
• A compassionate, patient-centred approach when supporting patients and their families
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear information and respond confidently to patient and family enquiries
• The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• A commitment to ongoing professional development, including keeping up to date with current medical and critical care practices and literature
• A willingness to contribute to ICU teaching and learning activities
• An interest in progressing further in ICU or critical care training would be highly regarded
• Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour roster, including day shifts (8am–8pm) and night shifts (8pm–8am)

Benefits

• Salary Packaging: Save tax and increase your take home pay by salary packaging your everyday living expenses and bills (up to $15,900) and meal entertainment (up to $2,650) per annum. To learn more about this benefit watch the video via the following link: SalaryPackagingExplained
• Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
• A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
• 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
• Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
• Career development opportunitiesto challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
• A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others

Contact

Tanya Reynolds (EA to Professor John Fraser) via email: [e-mail]

About UnitingCare

The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our team are compassionate, inclusive and committed to the work we do, helping people live life in all its fullness.

Child Safe, Child friendly

UnitingCare is committed to being a Child Safe, Child Friendly organisation and will: provide welcoming, safe and nurturing services for children implement measures to prevent child abuse and neglect within our services appropriately and immediately address child abuse and neglect if it does occur abide by the Child Safe Standards and adhere to the Reportable Conduct Scheme

Diversity & Inclusion

Our approach is simple– everybody iswelcome here. At UnitingCare, diversity is at the core of our who we are, our mission and our values.We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all employees no matter their sex, race, culture, sexual orientation, disability or gender identity.Demonstrating our commitment to reconciliation and building long-term employment opportunities for First Nations peoples, UnitingCare strongly encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants for this position.

Safe workplace

We work hard to make our services welcoming and safe for every person. We are united in keeping children, young people and the elderly safe from harm, within our services, workplaces and the communities we support. We are committed to speaking up loudly for their safety. Commitment to Safeguarding We are committed in creating services and workplaces that are welcoming and safe for every person. We work together to protect children, young people, adults and the elderly from harm within our services and the communities we support. We speak up for their safety to ensure their voices are heard. Our recruitment and workplace practices reflect our dedication in preventing abuse, harm and exploitation across UnitingCare. UnitingCare is the second-largest Queensland employer, with more than 16,500 staff and 9,000 volunteers across our brands of UnitingCare, BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital. When you join the UnitingCare family, you are part of something bigger. We are a proud not-for-profit with a compassionate and inclusive team who are committed to the work we do. People who want to make the world a little better through small moments that leave big impacts. For more than 100 years we’ve been inspired by our mission to improve the health and wellbeing of individuals, families and communities. www.unitingcareqld.com.au We’re on a mission to make a meaningful difference every day, working with thousands of Australians to ensure they live life in all its fullness. We want people who are great as individuals, and even better in a team. People who stand up for what is right. Who are open to new ideas. Who champion innovation. Who lead through learning, and lead by example. So, if you’re looking for an opportunity to make a meaningful difference, to grow, thrive and to be rewarded, it’s time you joined our UnitingCare familiy.