About the role

Opportunities are currently available for 2024 & 2025 accredited and unaccredited Emergency Medicine (ED) Registrars at South West Healthcare (SWH).

The Registrars play a key role in the provision of emergency medicine services to patients.  These positions assist in the coordination of clinical activities both within and between the ED and other departments/services of SWH.  The Registrars will closely liaise with the Director of ED, Specialist ED Consultants and GP Supervisors and will involve supervision of less experienced clinical staff and some formal and opportunistic teaching.

The South West Healthcare (SWH) Department of Emergency Medicine sees approximately 27,000 cases per annum with an admission rate of 20%.  We are a tier 2 non major referral site, accredited for 24 months training time.  We see over 5000 paediatric cases, and are accredited for paediatric logbook.

We are a regional trauma centre, seeing major trauma from road, farm and factory.  We are supported by a growing number of specialties - O & G, Psychiatry, ICU, Plastics, Orthopaedics, Geriatrists as well as General Surgery and Medicine.

In addition to being supported by FACEMS, we have other consultants with a diverse range of skills including sports medicine and GP anaesthetists.  There is excellent access to ultrasound with a CPU practitioner.  We are supported by able nurse practitioners.  You will manage a wide variety and acuity of patients.

Rostering is considerate, and remuneration is in accordance with the AMA Doctors in Training EBA.

 What you bring

We are looking for a positive, enthusiastic, team orientated Emergency Medicine registrar to join our Department with commencements available from November 2024 and February 2025.

What we offer

You will enjoy benefits such as:

• Excellent salary packaging options including meals & entertainment, novated leasing and additional superannuation contributions;
• Internal and external professional development opportunities;
• Ongoing clinical supervision;
• A range of internal development opportunities focusing on personal development such as resilience and mentoring workshops and comprehensive leadership programs;
• Excellent terms and conditions of employment.

Who we are

Warrnambool is located in South West Victoria a 3 hour drive from Melbourne.  It is a university city with surfing, outdoor sports, and great facilities for kids, live theatre, and award winning festivals.  This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy the great lifestyle and attractions of a major regional city.

South West Healthcare (SWH) is the major acute referral site for the South West Region and has a Deakin Clinical School onsite and is the largest employer in the region.  With a population of 39,000 and a catchment of 100,000 Warrnambool is the regional centre to Victoria's Great South Coast.

We are a growing health care facility and the Victoria Government has committed to providing us growth funding to support our clinical facilities which includes the development of a redesigned state of the art Emergency Department to meet the future needs of the local community.

We can offer you outstanding career opportunities.

As an organisation SWH prides themselves on their values; Care, Respect, Excellence, Integrity and Leadership and their overall dedication to the local community.

SWH respects all individuals and promote equity and inclusion of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, people of all genders, sexual orientations, abilities, ages, racial, cultural and religious backgrounds and socio- economic status.

To learn about the vibrant town and region please visit: http://www.warrnambool.com/

How to apply

Submit your application by selecting the Apply button below and include a cover letter and resume by Sunday 27 October 2024. Please ensure you address the selection criteria as outlined in the position description.

 The successful applicant will be required to be eligible for and undergo the following:

• Police Record Check
• Employee Working with Children's Check
• Current Immunisation status

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