Trainee - Stage 2 - 4

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

Job summary

NSW Health is seeking a Trainee Stage 2-4 in the Emergency Department for the Western Sydney Local Health District, located between Blacktown and Mt Druitt Hospitals.

The role provides clinical care under supervision for adult and paediatric patients in a busy ED, with opportunities for autonomous practice as experience grows. ACEM accreditation and ongoing education are central to the position.

Qualifications

• MBBS or equivalent and registration with the Medical Board of Australia in the appropriate category.
• Three postgraduate years training including a minimum 12 months Emergency Medicine experience.
• Ability to work independently in a supervised environment with commitment to self-education.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team.
• Recognise acutely unwell patients and initiate immediate management with Basic Life Support.
• Completion of ALS training or willingness to complete in first 3 months.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Willingness to work at facilities within the Network to cover a 7 day per week 24-hour roster.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical care in the Emergency Department under supervision for adults and children.
• Supervise and participate in teaching Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students.
• Engage in research where appropriate and contribute to educational activities.
• Rotate through campuses and be prepared for 7 day roster commitments.

Skills

ALS training

Independent work

Team collaboration

Time management

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Postgraduate training: 3 years including 12 months ED

Registered with Medical Board of Australia

Tools

Simulation room experience

Ultrasound basics

Job description

Employment Type

TemporaryVarious

Remuneration

- As per award ( 117,745.00-147,664.00)

Hours Per Week

38

Requisition ID

CAM30702

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 2-4in 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 2-4is expected to supervise and also participate in teaching Junior Medical Officers and Medical Students, and taking part in research where appropriate.

This Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM) accredited position, with 90,000 mixed presentations across the Blacktown and Mt Druitt Emergency Departments. Education is a strong focus, with a Simulation Room in-situ.

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

Blacktown-Mt Druitt Hospital Emergency Departments are part of Network 5 of the NSW Training Program. The hospitals within this Network are Westmead, Nepean, Blacktown, Tweed, Mt Druitt, Auburn, Orange and Children's Hospital Westmead.

Possible Rotations

• Westmead Hospital
• Nepean Hospital
• Westmead Children's Hospital

Other rotations available include: simulation, toxicology, ultrasound, paediatrics, anaesthetics, psychiatry and medicine/surgery.

Appointment is subject to registration as a trainee with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (ACEM). For international graduates, completion of Visa and Registration applications is required within 3 months with an expectation for commencement of duties within 6 months following a Letter of Offer.

• MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
• Must have completed at least three postgraduate years training including a minimum 12 months full time Emergency Medicine experience, or as Provisional Trainee in an Australian Public Hospital or equivalent (not as an Observer).
• Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment with commitment to self-education and continuous professional development.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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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