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Provide competent and efficient clinical management of patients of CHS under the supervision and direction of consultant physicians in general medicine at both Woden and Bruce campuses. Clinical duties will include assessment and management of acute presentations to the emergency departments, in-patient care (general medicine, infectious diseases/ Hospital in the Home or acute geriatrics), diagnosis and management of patients in outpatient clinics, ward consults and clinical handover.

Participate in the supervision, training and professional development of junior medical staff.

Assist with facilitating patient flow through the hospitals by working with access unit personnel

• Demonstrate progress in training in the specialty including participation in the RACP PREP Advanced Training program, timely completion of assessments and involvement in research.

• Participate in the after-hours and on-call roster.

• Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.

Comply with the policies and requirements of the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) and the policies of ACT Health.

Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities



Position Requirements / Qualifications

• Be registered or be eligible for registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).

• To be eligible for this position you must be minimum PGY 4 by February 2025, prior to the commencement of the role.

• Demonstrate commitment to training and continuing professional development including participation in relevant teaching programs, activities, and feedback opportunities, involvement in research, and teaching of junior medical staff and/or medical students

• The successful applicant will need to be available for weekend and after-hours work.

CHS is leading the drive to digitally transform health service delivery in Australia through the implementation of a territory wide Digital Health Record. Computer literacy skills are required which are relevant to this role as you will be responsible for completing required documentation and becoming a proficient user of the Digital Health Record and/or other Information Technology systems; once proficient, you will need to remain current with changes, updates and contingencies.

• An Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent.

• Success in FRACP part 1 (Written and Clinical) Examinations.

• Current Basic Life Support skills and Advanced Life Support skills.

Desirable

• Have an understanding of how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in alignment to the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and all other related frameworks.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

• Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required.

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

• Comply with Canberra Health Services Credentialing and scope of clinical practice requirements for medical professionals.

These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience.



6. Demonstrates understanding of, and adherence to, safety and quality standards, work, health and safety (WH&S) and the positive patient experience. Displays behaviour consistent with CHS’s values of reliable, progressive, respectful and kind.

• A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages.