Registrar/Principal House Officer - Intensive Care Medicine

About the role

The Intensive Care Registrar provides high quality Intensive Care services for patients at The Prince Charles Hospital and participates, if requested, in the provision of services in Metro North health service network of Queensland Health.  The Registrar is expected to develop and improve their clinical skills in Intensive Care Medicine with the aim of developing specialist skills in the field of acute medicine. The Registrar is expected to develop an understanding of research methods and techniques and to supervise, teach and assess junior medical staff as required.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Overall management of patients in the Adult Intensive Care Unit under the guidance of the intensive care senior registrar and specialist.
• Implement decisions on patient care which are taken by senior medical staff.
• Formulate plans of management and co-ordinate appropriate consultation with other specialities as well as participation in the rapid response system as per the departmental procedure and policy.
• Selection and arrangement of appropriate investigations.

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services;  and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

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

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

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED