Trainee

NSW Health; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

NSW Health in Western Sydney is seeking an Unaccredited Trainee in the Emergency Department for a temporary position spanning between Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals. The role involves supervised clinical care for both adult and paediatric patients in a busy ED environment.

There is potential to roster for up to 60% paediatric shifts, with opportunities to supervise junior medical staff and students and to participate in research where appropriate.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Proof of English language proficiency if not Australian University qualified or evidence of English language proficiency within three months of date of application.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• ALS2 provider or commitment to complete within 3 months of commencing appointment.
• Ability to recognise the acutely unwell patient and initiate immediate management with Basic Life Support.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Ability and willingness to work at facilities within the Network to deliver patient care on a 7 day per week 24-hour shift roster.

Responsibilities

• The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment.
• Includes both adult and paediatric patients and offers experience in a critical care setting with autonomous practice opportunities.
• There is scope to be rostered for up to 60% dedicated paediatric shifts in ED for trainees seeking paediatric experience.
• The Trainee is expected to supervise and participate in teaching Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students, and to take part in research where appropriate.

Skills

Teamwork

Organisational skills

Patient safety

24/7 roster willingness

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Job description

Employment Type:TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: - As per Award ( $ 117,745.00 - $147,664.00)
Hours Per Week:38
Requisition ID:CAM30707
Position Tagline
https://youtu.be/55EA9xcYJJA
Where you'll be working
This position is based in Western Sydney Local Health District and will be located between Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals.
What you'll be doing
The primary purpose of the Unaccredited Trainee in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under
appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This
include both Adult and Paediatric patients. This position will provide experience in a critical care environment and
have responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with the level of experience of the
incumbent. There is scope to be rostered for up to 60% dedicated Paediatric shifts in ED for those trainees keen to
increase their paediatric clinical experience.
The Trainee is expected to supervise and participate in teaching Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students,
and taking part in research where appropriate.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Proof of English language proficiency if not Australian University qualified or evidence of completion of English language proficiency to satisfactory requirements within three (3) months of date of application.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
• ALS2 provider or proof of commitment to complete within 3 months of commencing appointment.
• Ability to recognise the acutely unwell patient and to initiate immediate management and institute Basic Life Support. Completion of ALS training, or willingness to complete in the first 3 months of appointment.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Ability and willingness to work at the facilities within the Network to deliver patient care and preparedness and ability to participate in 7 day per week 24-hour shift work roster.

Applications Close: 05, October 2026

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