Medical Officer - ICU

UnitingCare Health; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 96,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NFP Salary Packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Employee discounts

Paid parental leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital (SAWMH) in Spring Hill, part of UnitingCare Health, is seeking ICU Registered Medical Officers for casual contracts (6- or 12-month terms) with the possibility of extension. The role reports to the ICU Director and offers a strong clinical environment with opportunities for research and ICU teaching.

The position requires current AHPRA registration, at least 12 months ICU experience (cardiac surgery exposure preferred), a collaborative mindset, and a rotating

Qualifications

• Current registration with AHPRA and a medical degree.
• Minimum 12 months ICU experience with exposure to cardiac surgical patients favored.
• Strong clinical judgement and the ability to work in a fast-paced ICU.
• Able to participate in ICU teaching and educational activities.
• Willingness to rotate 12-hour rosters including day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Perform full admission on all patients transferred to the Unit.
• Attend ward rounds led by ICU specialists.
• Liaise with treating VMOs and participate in MERT & CODE calls.
• Assist with unit educational programs and Morbidity & Mortality meetings.
• Contribute to ICU teaching and ongoing research opportunities.

Skills

ICU experience

AHPRA registration

Cardiac surgery exposure

Clinical judgement

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Teaching involvement

Education

Medical degree from recognised medical school

Postgraduate ICU training

Job description

Medical Officer – ICU | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Spring Hill

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

• SAWMH has an onsite gymnasium that you can use at your leisure.

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

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)

What makes a difference for you?

• NFP 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 opportunities to 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
• We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. 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.

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.