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• Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital

• Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions

• Flexible working conditions

• 11.5% Superannuation

• VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates

• Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Principal responsibilities will be the care of patients in the pathology-rich Eye Casualty, and on the wards. Opportunities exist for exposure to both outpatient and inpatient General ophthalmology;
Research opportunities exist within The Australian National University (ANU), which conducts world-class research in the visual sciences;
There is a 1-in-4 on-call requirement, which may be 1-in-3 at times;
Protected teaching time is provided on a weekly basis;
Accommodation is not provided; and
A demonstrated commitment to Ophthalmology is mandatory, and previous clinical experience in Ophthalmology is essential. The successful candidate will be independent in retinopexy and intraocular injection.

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:
Mandatory:

• Registered with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA); and

Currency in Basic Life Support to be attained within three months of commencement.

• Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.

You will need to understand how the National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this 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

You will need to fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in the CHS Exceptional Care Framework, Clinical Governance Framework, Partnering With Consumers Framework and other related frameworks. 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.

• Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes

• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.

1. Proven clinical experience in Ophthalmology, detailing relevant procedural skills within a Health environment. With commitment to qualifying in Ophthalmology.
2. Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, provide leadership, and work in a multidisciplinary environment.

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