Trainee - Stage 1

NSW Health; Orange City Council; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work practices

Wellbeing programs

In-house training

Professional growth

Job summary

Orange Health Service in NSW is seeking a Senior Resident Medical Officer for Emergency Medicine training. This position offers accredited Emergency experience up to 24 months for trainees of ACEM, CICM, RACP, RANZCOG, RACGP, with rotations across multiple services.

Roles include autonomous practice commensurate with trainee level; potential secondments and rotations to tertiary EDs. Requires commitment to rural practice and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and current or eligible registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• At least three postgraduate years of medical practice; ED exposure.
• Consent to NSW Health vaccination policy and safety checks.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency medicine care within a busy regional referral and trauma centre.
• Participate in rotations to general medicine, anaesthetic, ICU, psychiatry as required.
• Engage in teaching and supervision of junior staff where applicable.

Skills

Emergency Medicine experience

Rural/regional practice orientation

Communication skills

Education

MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.

Completion of at least three postgraduate years of medical practice.

Valid NSW Working with Children check.

Cleared National Police check.

Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.

Vaccination evidence as per NSW Health policy.

Job description

Position Classification:Senior Resident Medical Officer

Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664 per annum

Location:Orange NSW
Requisition ID:CAM30983

Trainee Stage 1 – Emergency Medicine

Orange Health Service

This position offers accredited Emergency experience, up to 24 months, for trainees of relevant colleges (ACEM, CICM, RACP, RANZCOG, RACGP). This post would particularly suit ALL ACEM trainees, PT (TS1) and AT (TS2 to TS4), looking for experiences in a busy regional referral & trauma centre. It’s also catered for applicants wishing to develop a base line practical skill set in Emergency Medicine as our ED is ACEM-accredited for EM advanced qualifications (certificates and diplomas).

The contract for this position can be one or two years and our institution will be working to provide Critical Care terms and non-ED terms as individual requires. Available terms within OHS include General Medicine, Anaesthetic, Paediatrics, ICU and psychiatry. Secondments from ED will be discussed and managed by supervisors of training among all specialities. Rotations to tertiary EDs can also be negotiated. Responsibilities and opportunities for autonomous practice will be possible commensurate with level of expertise and experience.

About Orange Hospital

Focusing on innovative models of care, Orange Health Service is the largest rural hospital in NSW and the regional teaching, referral and trauma centre for the Central West. The 520 bed campus has a 150 bed general hospital, with five operating suites and 60 specialised treatment areas.

About Orange

Just three and a half hours from Sydney and Canberra and home to nearly 70,000 people, the Orange Region is a unique appealing blend of a vibrant regional city, historic villages, abundant natural resources, scenic landscapes and established infrastructure. It’s also a leading wine growing region with over 30 cellar doors all within 20 minutes from the city.

Imagine finishing your shift and heading to play an indoor team sport, hit the heights of a hiking trail, or take time out in a buzzing local pub — all just minutes from home. Orange offers the perfect fusion of laid-back regional living and sophisticated city culture.

Wine & Dine Capital: Home to some of Australia’s most awarded cool-climate wineries and many restaurants.

Nature on Your Doorstep: Surrounded by national parks, lakes, and bushwalking trails — ideal for weekend adventures.

A Place to Belong: Great schools, vibrant arts and culture, and a strong sense of community.

A lifestyle you can afford: Choose the lifestyle you want with real housing options and room to breathe.

Orange is the perfect place for those looking for excellent clinical training while still enjoying a good work life balance.

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What we can offer you

• Country living with a meaningful career path
• Flexible work practices (as appropriate to the position and negotiated with your manager)
• Corporate wellbeing programs, including the Fitness Passport
• Opportunities for learning and development, including in-house training with My Health Learning and the NSW Health RTO
• Professional growth and accelerated career progression

Where you’ll be working

You will be based at Orange Health Service, a part of the Western NSW Local Health District. For more information on living and working in our beautiful region, visit our website Orange | NSW Government

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• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Completion of at least three (3) postgraduate years of medical practice.
• Valid NSW Working with Children check.
• Cleared National Police check.
• Aged Care Check for Australian Government funded positions.
• To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, this includes any amendments made from time to time.
• You must take all reasonable care for yourself and others and comply with any reasonable instruction, policies and procedures relating to work health safety and wellbeing.

Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.

At least three years' post graduate experience, including terms in Emergency Medicine and ideally Intensive Care medicine, with a minimum of 12 months experience working within the Australian public health care system within the previous 24 months.

Demonstrated orientation to rural/regional practice through life experiences, medical school and/or residency, outlining evidence of commitment to the provision of health care in a rural setting, preferably with experience of rural or regional medicine.

Demonstrated ability to work with appropriate independence, commensurate with a level of a Specialist Trainee, within a supervised complex clinical environment.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team in the planning, delivery and coordination of patient care.

Demonstrated high level written and verbal communication skills, organisational and time management skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.

Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management. Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.

Previous experience in and willingness to deliver undergraduate and postgraduate medical education and training.

Ability and willingness to deliver patient care, on a flexible rotating roster including day, afternoon and night shifts.

Need more information?

For role related queries or questions please contact Medical Administration via email ***********@health.nsw.gov.au or (02) 6369 3***

Stepping Up – Close the Gap

The Aboriginal Employment Strategy (AES) is working in partnership with the Western NSW Local Health District to support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants wishing to apply for this role. For more information please contact the AES recruitment team on (02) 6882 8*** or email ***************@aes.org.au Alternatively, applicants can visit our website for more information.

Working Visas

Applicants holding a visa with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable Australian/New Zealand Citizen or Permanent Resident is identified.