Medical Practitioner - Intensive Care Unit

SA Health; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging option

Relocation assistance may be available

Inclusive workplace culture

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

SA Health is accepting applications for temporary full-time Intensive Care roles at Lyell McEwin Hospital in Elizabeth Vale. The positions run until 1 February 2030 with a total indicative remuneration package and opportunities for professional development.

These roles require current AHPRA registration, FCICM or equivalent progress, and a proven track record in managing complex, critically ill adults within an ICU setting.

Qualifications

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no restrictions on practice.
• Fellowship or advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM or equivalent), or demonstrable progress toward fellowship.
• Proven clinical experience managing complex, critically ill adult patients in an accredited ICU setting.
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within a SA Health public hospital environment.
• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the contract period through to 1 February 2030.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality clinical care to critically ill patients across the Lyell McEwin ICU.
• Contribute to multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical decision-making, and care planning with nursing and allied teams.
• Supervise and mentor junior medical staff in clinical settings.
• Participate in rostered on-call and after-hours coverage as part of a supported ICU team.

Skills

Medical registration

ICU experience

Communication

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Fellowship in Intensive Care Medicine

Tools

AHPRA

Job description

Northern Adelaide Local Health Network – Lyell McEwin Hospital – ELIZABETH VALE SA 5112

Salary/Total Indicative Remuneration: $118,024 - $190,058 p.a. plus Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice benefits – MDP2

Temporary Full-Time - up to 1 February 2030 (Multiple Positions)

About the Role:

Lyell McEwin Hospital is one of South Australia's busiest and most respected public hospitals, serving the growing communities of Adelaide's northern suburbs. If you're an intensive care clinician who finds genuine purpose in complex, high-acuity care, these roles offer the scope, collegiality, and public health mission to match your expertise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Delivering high-quality clinical care to critically ill patients across the Lyell McEwin ICU, managing a diverse and clinically challenging case mix
• Contributing to multidisciplinary ward rounds, clinical decision-making, and care planning in collaboration with nursing, allied health, and specialist teams
• Supporting junior medical staff through supervision, teaching, and on-the-ground clinical mentorship
• Participating in rostered on-call and after-hours coverage as part of a supportive and well-resourced ICU team

What You Bring

• Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA) with no restrictions on practice
• Fellowship or advanced training in Intensive Care Medicine (FCICM or equivalent), or demonstrable progress toward fellowship
• Proven clinical experience managing complex, critically ill adult patients in an accredited ICU setting
• Strong commitment to patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based practice within a SA Health public hospital environment
• Effective communication and collaboration skills suited to a high-pressure, team-based clinical environment
• Eligibility to work in Australia for the duration of the contract period through to 1 February 2030

As per the SA Health Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 12 month allocation as Medical Practitioner will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities. To be eligible for this position, you must have a Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Registration. The Total Indicative Remuneration figure is calculated taking into account base salary, leave loading and superannuation as well as managerial allowances, professional development or any other allowances where appropriate.

About You

In this role you will have strong interpersonal and communication skills which will enable you to successfully problem solve, resolve conflicts and negotiate, including the ability to engage in difficult conversations, whilst building and maintaining relationships. An ability to effectively manage multiple, diverse and competing priorities and demonstrated resilience within a stressful and complex environment is essential to this role. You will be joining a dynamic and expanding Local Health Network that is committed to delivering contemporary, innovative and high‑quality health services within modern facilities. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a passionate, highly driven, dedicated and progressive team.

About Adelaide

Adelaide is consistently recognised as a city that artfully combines its compact charm and world‑class cuisine with picturesque nature escapes. Ranked one of the worlds "Most Liveable Cities" and "Most Beautiful Cities", Adelaide provides something for everyone combining a wonderful mix of nature with nearby beaches, rolling hills and wildlife and culinary delights with fine dining restaurants, award‑winning cafes, bustling food markets and booming boutique bars. Events like the LIV Golf, SANTOS Tour Down Under, Adelaide Fringe and the Adelaide Cabaret Festival add extra appeal to living here.

About Us

The Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) is a leading provider of public healthcare services in South Australia, and one of the largest employers in northern Adelaide. NALHN serves over 400,000 people in northern Adelaide with a comprehensive range of high‑quality healthcare services, including emergency, surgical, obstetric, neonatal, paediatric, oncology, geriatric, palliative care and rehabilitation, and mental health care, as well as primary health care services with a focus on community health promotion and chronic disease management. With a commitment for ongoing upgrades to our facilities and the introduction of new services, our priority is delivering exceptional health and wellbeing services that enhance the quality of life for our community. With over 7,000 employees, NALHN emphasises quality care and a supportive work environment guided by respect, integrity, and accountability. Our core values foster excellence, innovation, and equitable health outcomes. At NALHN Everyone Has a Story, Everyone Matters, Everyone Contributes and Everyone Grows.

Our Local Health Network Sites and Services

NALHN provides a range of hospital (inpatient), outpatient, community and home‑based services across multiple sites in Adelaide’s north and north‑eastern suburbs, including Aboriginal health, mental health, and GP services. Lyell McEwin Hospital – the major hospital in northern Adelaide for emergency care, complex and multi‑day surgery, medicine, obstetric, paediatrics and outpatient services. Modbury Hospital – a general hospital with emergency care, elective surgery, medicine, outpatient and sub‑acute services, rehabilitation, geriatric and palliative care.

Mental Health Services – adult and older persons mental health services and statewide forensic mental health services, across hospital and community settings. Watto Purrunna Aboriginal Primary Health Care Services – provides culturally responsive primary healthcare services for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in-hospital and across four community sites. Primary Health Care Services – including GP Plus sites at Elizabeth, Modbury and Gilles Plains.

Benefits of Working at NALHN

• Salary packaging is an option for saving money by paying for some of your everyday expenses from your salary before it is taxed.
• Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants from interstate or overseas.
• NALHN supports and fosters a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work.
• The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
• SA Health is committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees.
• We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, members of the LGBTIQA+SB community and people who live with disability and/or neurodivergence.
• We are committed to making workplace adjustments to provide a positive and supportive work environment.
• You are encouraged to let us know if you have any support or access requirements during the recruitment process and beyond to ensure you can perform at your best.
• The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part‑time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

Appointment & Screening

Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check.

Check(s):

• DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
• National Police Check (National Police Certificate) for vulnerable person‑related employment – apply to any of the accredited bodies approved to offer a service direct to the public.
• Accreditation is provided by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission. See our National Police Certificate accredited bodies page for links to lodge screening requests.

Immunisation Risk for this position is – Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Contact & Employment Details

Job Ref: 950267

Enquiries: NALHN Critical Care Recruitment Senior Recruitment Officer Phone: [phone] E-mail: [emailprotected]

Application Closing Date: 17 September 2027 – 11.55PM