Palliative Medicine Registrar

Sante Recruitment; Warrnambool; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored mentorship

Professional development

Total rewards

Work-life balance

Job summary

South West Healthcare in Warrnambool, Victoria, seeks a Palliative Care Registrar for 2027. The role combines clinical autonomy with expert mentorship, across inpatient and community settings to support college training.

You will consolidate skills with structured supervision, balance patient care with education, and contribute to a regional multidisciplinary health service dedicated to professional growth.

Qualifications

• Current medical registration with AHPRA.
• Eligible for or currently completing training with RACP, RACGP, or ACRRM.
• Demonstrated ability to discuss complex, sensitive care plans with compassion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient Consult Services: conduct daily ward rounds for inpatients and consult service patients.
• Coordinate admissions from the Emergency Department with the Palliative Care team.
• Mentor junior medical staff and students and maintain high-quality management plans.

Skills

Clinical communication

Team oriented

Education

AHPRA registration

RACP/RACGP/ACRRM training eligibility

Job description

About the Opportunity

South West Healthcare (SWH) is seeking a motivated and compassionate Palliative Care Registrar to join their multidisciplinary team for the 2027 clinical year. This is an exceptional opportunity to advance your career in a highly supportive, trainee-centred environment that balances clinical autonomy with close, expert mentorship. SWH is committed to your professional growth. In this role, you will consolidate your clinical skills across both inpatient and community settings, with structured support designed to help you succeed in your college training.

Key Benefits

• Tailored Mentorship: Receive one-on-one supervision tailored to your specific training needs, including daily patient reviews and regular, reflective feedback.
• Professional Development: Gain rich clinical exposure to complete college-required workplace assessments, supported by comprehensive internal leadership programs and ongoing clinical supervision.
• Total Rewards: Access excellent salary packaging, including meals & entertainment, novated leasing, and additional superannuation contributions.
• Work-Life Balance: Thrive in a close-knit, collaborative regional health service environment.

Key Responsibilities

Inpatient Consult Services

• Conduct daily ward rounds for primary inpatients and consult service patients.
• Perform initial medical assessments for internal referrals and facilitate efficient admissions from the Emergency Department.
• Maintain accurate management plans and collaborate with the Palliative Care Liaison Nurse to coordinate seamless care.
• Act as a mentor and clinical resource for junior medical staff and medical students.

Community Palliative Care

• Deliver care in home and outpatient clinic settings, as allocated by the Palliative Medicine Specialist.
• Ensure continuity of care by acting as a primary point of contact for patients, families, and the broader community care team.
• Maintain timely, high-quality communication with GPs and external healthcare providers regarding patient management plans.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualifications: Current medical registration with AHPRA.
• Training Status: Eligible for or currently completing training with the RACP, RACGP, or ACRRM.
• Clinical Communication: Demonstrated ability to discuss complex, sensitive care plans with compassion and professionalism.
• Team Orientation: A collaborative mindset with a strong desire to thrive in a regional multidisciplinary health service.