About the role

Resident medical officers (RMO) form an integral part of each medical team. RMOs will undertake full term (10-12 weeks) or half term rotations in clinical units across multiple disciplines.  For further information on rotations available to house officers at the RBWH refer to the Medical Careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/rbwh/careers/medical-careers ) page on the RBWH website and our facility profile available in documents section of the advertisement on SmartJobs.

The position of an RMO encompasses several roles:

• Provision of clinical and medical administrative services under some degree of supervision (consistent with the level of experience).
• Formulation and implementation of patient management plans in line with evidence-based and cost effectiveness principles.
• Coordination on in-patient management in conjunction with other health professionals.
• Assistance in teaching responsibilities to interns, medical students and more junior colleagues.
• Communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Surgical assistance.
• Extensive communication with patients and their relatives.
• Adherence to legal and ethical requirements, pertinent to health care delivery

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following values within the context of the ÔÇ£Key AccountabilitiesÔÇØ found in the role description:

• Respect ÔÇô demonstrates interpersonal savvy, manages conflict appropriately, communicates effectively and balances the needs of all stakeholders with utmost respect to all people at all times
• Teamwork ÔÇô collaborates effectively, develops talent, values differences and builds effective teams to bring about best use of resources to deliver healthcare services
• Compassion ÔÇô is patient / client focussed, demonstrates self-awareness and the effects of behaviour on others, deals with or manages ambiguity and complexity, demonstrates resilience in the delivery of patient services or support in the delivery of services to patients
• High Performance ÔÇô cultivates innovation, is action oriented, drives results and supports Metro North Health's vision and purpose to exceed expectations of our patients and stakeholders
• Integrity ÔÇô demonstrates sound decision quality, ensures accountability, demonstrates courage in the face of adversity and works effectively / manages complexity to ensure work output and decisions are ethical and invariably of a high standard

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers ( https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers )

Job ad reference number: RBH533650
Close date: 31st December 2024

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Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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