Trainee - Stage 1

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

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Trainee - Stage 1 in the Emergency Department to provide clinical care under supervision for adult and paediatric patients. The role offers experience in a critical care setting with opportunities for autonomous practice appropriate to experience.

The successful candidate will supervise and teach Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students, with potential involvement in research where appropriate.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Proof of English language proficiency if not Australian University qualified or evidence of English proficiency requirements within three months of application.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of roles of doctor and healthcare team.
• ALS2 certificate preferred or commitment to complete within 12 months of appointment; ability to recognise acutely unwell patient and initiate immediate management.
• At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
• Excellent organisational and time management skills in a complex environment.
• Commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
• Willingness to work across facilities within the Network and participate in 7 day per week 24-hour shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in Emergency Department under supervision for adults and paediatric patients.
• Supervise and participate in teaching Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students.
• Contribute to teaching and research where appropriate.
• Work in a complex clinical environment with autonomous practice commensurate with experience.

Skills

English language proficiency

Teamwork

ALS2 awareness

Clinical duties in ED

Roster flexibility

Education

MBBS or equivalent registration with the Medical Board of Australia

Job description

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: - As per Award ( 117,745.00 - 147,664.00)
Hours Per Week: 38
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 Trainee - Stage 1 in the Emergency Department is to provide clinical care, under appropriate supervision, to patients requiring emergency medical services in a complex clinical environment. This includes 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.
The Trainee - Stage 1 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 in an appropriate registration category.
• 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 certificate preferred or commitment to complete within 12 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.
• At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
• 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.

WSLHD has received accreditation by Australian Medical Council (AMC) for the AMC-WBA( Workplace-Based Assessment) program at Blacktown & Mt Druitt Hospitals.

Applications Close: 05, October 2026

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