Ward RMO: ICU-Backed Shifts with Flexible Hours

UnitingCare Queensland; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Flexible work arrangements

Career development opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill, part of UnitingCare Queensland, is seeking Ward Registered Medical Officers for a limited hours hospital call role. You’ll work within a 24/7 ICU-supported service with shifts across weekdays and weekends.

The role emphasizes ALS credentials, CALS familiarity, ward rounds, and close collaboration with ICU and VMOs. You’ll be expected to perform rounds, communicate clinical changes, arrange investigations, and participate in MERT and CODE BLUE

Qualifications

• Current accreditation in Advanced Life Support (ALS) is essential.
• Familiarity with Cardiac Advanced Life Support (CALS) guidelines is highly recommended.
• Ability to perform ward rounds and coordinate with ICU/VMO teams.

Responsibilities

• Perform a general ward round every shift and monitor changes in patients’ conditions.
• Communicate significant changes in a patient’s clinical status to the admitting VMO.
• Ensure timely clinical assessment and arrange initial investigations or treatment when indicated.
• Attend MERT calls and develop management plans with the admitting VMO.
• Attend CODE BLUE calls in conjunction with ICU team and participate in ward rounds led by ICU specialists.
• Liaise with treating VMOs and participate in unit educational programs.

Skills

ALS

CALS familiarity

Ward rounds

Job description

St Andrew’s War Memorial Hospital in Spring Hill, part of UnitingCare Queensland, is seeking Ward Registered Medical Officers for a limited hours hospital call role. You’ll work within a 24/7 ICU-supported service with shifts across weekdays and weekends.

The role emphasizes ALS credentials, CALS familiarity, ward rounds, and close collaboration with ICU and VMOs. You’ll be expected to perform rounds, communicate clinical changes, arrange investigations, and participate in MERT and CODE BLUE