Austin Health is the major provider of tertiary health services, health professional
education and research across 3 campuses in the northeast of Melbourne and statewide. Austin Health is world-renowned for its research and specialist work in cancer,
liver transplantation, spinal cord injuries, neurology, endocrinology, mental health and
rehabilitation.
An exciting opportunity currently exists for an enthusiastic Intensive Care Registrar to
join our team at the Austin Intensive Care Unit.
Details of Department:
The Austin Intensive Care Unit is a 21-bed unit that admits about 2100 patients
annually, with occupancy of about 6200 bed days and 2200 MET calls. The unit is a
general adult surgical/medical ICU including cardiac surgery. It is also the state referral
centre for spinal cord injuries, liver transplantation and acute liver failure. The ICU runs
a medical emergency team, and also takes part in the hospital cardiac arrest and trauma
teams.
The Austin ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care of Australia and New
Zealand as a C24 Training Institution
Position
Summary Details of position/position requirements:
ICU registrar (including Senior ICU registrar positions)
Applicants should fulfil the following criteria:
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Medical practitioners registered (or registrable) in Victoria.
Completion of 3 years HMO training.
Desire to formally train or gain experience in intensive care.
Key Responsibilites will include:
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Providing care for patients in the intensive care and high dependency units
under the supervision of the intensive care consultant. This care includes the
assessment of patients, formulation of management plans, co-ordination of
patient management, and performance of ICU procedures.
Participation in unit ward rounds and clinical meetings.
Participation in emergency resuscitation as a member of the Austin Hospital
medical emergency, cardiac arrest and trauma teams.
Assessment and management of patients referred by emergency department
and other hospital units
Taking part in the transport and retrieval of critically ill patients.
To be successful in this role you must demonstrate/Key responsibilities will include:
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Demonstrated commitment to high quality patient care.
Appropriate level of training and experience applicable to intensive care.
Commitment to formal training in the specialty of intensive care.
Commitment to gain clinical experience in intensive care.
Commitment toward acquisition of personal knowledge and continuing
education in intensive care.
Demonstrated ability to communicate with patients, relatives, and all levels of
medical and nursing staff.
Demonstrated ability to participate in a complex care team environment
Work with us! Your reward is to work in a collaborative environment which will provide
you with opportunities for ongoing training and development. Your benefits will include
salary packaging, employee assistance program and a staff health centre.
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory
National Police Certificate conducted by Victoria Police and if required, a Working With
Children Check.
Enquiries:
Associate Professor G Hart
Tel: 03 9496 5916
Email:graeme.hart@austin.org.au OR
Dr Dharshi Karalapillai
Tel:03 9496 5916
Email: dharshi.karalapillai@austin.org.au
Closing date: June 28, 2014
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