Under s25 of the Anti-Discrimination Act 1991, there is a genuine occupational requirement for the incumbent to be Indigenous to the Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Community.

About the role

The Critical Care Principal House Officer role at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital is a new role designed to facilitate pre-vocational experience for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander doctors interested in pursuing specialist training in Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine, or Emergency Medicine.  The year would also be an excellent foundation in critical care medicine for doctors wishing to pursue ACCRM fellowship. 

Successful candidates will have the opportunity to structure their year to suit their desired clinical experience.  The year is divided into 4 approximately 3-month terms, with the first two terms being in the doctor's preferred specialty (Anaesthesia, Intensive Care Medicine or Emergency Medicine), with one term each in the other two departments to complete the year.  Doctors will have the opportunity to participate fully in each department's high quality teaching programs and have access to audit and research opportunities as well as established clinical mentorship programs. The Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital offers extensive exposure to a wide range of medical and surgical subspecialties, tertiary obstetrics, trauma and burns.  

Cultural support will be provided by the Metro North Health Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Leadership Team.  This includes access to the Social and Emotional Wellbeing program, which supports the social, emotional and mental wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander employees working across Metro North Health services.

About you

• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and general registration or eligibility for provisional registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties. 
• Suitable applicants will be minimum 3 years Post Graduate
• Proven ability to provide high quality medical care to patients.
• Proven ability to work in an interdisciplinary health care team.
• Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

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: RBH558684
Close date: Tuesday, 14 May 2024

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