PRINCESS MARGARET HOSPITAL FOR CHILDREN
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
TITLE
CCU/CSU/ DIVISION
DEPARTMENT/WARD
SITE/LOCATION
PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE REGISTRAR
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE CLINICAL CARE UNIT
PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE UNIT
Princess Margaret Hospital for Children
This Job Description Form (JDF) contains details about the role and duties of the above position and the
attributes required of the position’s occupant.
You have a shared responsibility with your supervisor/manager to ensure that this JDF is kept up-to-date and is
used during discussions about your performance, achievements, future outcomes and development
requirements. It is very important that you read this JDF carefully and discuss any matters that are unclear, or of
concern, with your supervisor/manager.
In performing your duties, it is important that you are aware of your responsibility to perform your job in a
manner that is consistent with the Child and Adolescent Health Service (CAHS) Code of Conduct, a summary of
which is reproduced below for your information. As a CAHS employee, you must note also that you are a Public
Sector employee and therefore expected to act in accordance with the Western Australian Public Sector Code
of Ethics. Full copies of the Codes of Conduct and Ethics are available from the Human Resource Department
website.
Code of Conduct
1. Customer Service/Welfare
Employees are required to provide an effective, efficient, prompt and courteous service to all patients, colleagues
and members of the public and to be sensitive to their differences and needs.
2. Protection of Children and Young People
The CAHS is committed to the care and protection of children and young people. Employees must always act in the
best interests of these patients/clients.
3. Rights and Obligations of Employees
Employees are required to fulfil their lawful obligations with professionalism and integrity.
4. Personal Behaviour
Employees must perform their duties honestly and impartially and to respect the rights of patients, colleagues and
the public.
5. Money and Benefits
Employees must not compromise the public good by seeking private gain for themselves, their family or any other
person or organisation. This includes soliciting or accepting gifts, rewards or benefits which might compromise their
integrity.
6.Official Use of Resources
Employees are required to be effective and efficient in the use of all CAHS resources, which are only to be used for
approved purposes.
7. Equal Opportunity
It is illegal for employees to discriminate against a person in the areas of employment and service delivery under the
Equal Employment Act 1984.
8. Occupational Health and Safety
Employees are responsible for protecting their own health and safety, and that of patients, colleagues and the public
by complying with all provisions of the Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Act 1984.
9. Official Information and Communication
Unless prior approval has been given, employees must seek authorisation before commenting or providing
information to the media on any issue.
10. Political and Industrial Behaviour
Employees may nominate as a candidate for either State or Commonwealth Parliament or may run for office as a
local government counsellor. Union membership is voluntary and participation in industrial action is not an offence
under WA legislation.
11. Confidentiality
Employees are required to respect in confidence any patient, employee or otherwise sensitive information which
becomes available to them during the course of their duties.
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Required
Department of Health
CHILD AND ADOLESCENT HEALTH SERVICE
PRINCESS MARGARET HOPSITAL FOR CHILDREN
JOB DESCRIPTION FORM
PAEDIATRIC INTENSIVE CARE REGISTRAR - LEVEL 5 - 13
PAEDIATRIC MEDICINE
PICU
Position No: Various
Effective Date:
MAY 2009
INDUSTRIAL AWARD / AGREEMENT: Department of Health Medical Practitioners (Metropolitan Health
Services) AMA Industrial Agreement 2007
REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS
Responsible to
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Responsible to
DIRECTOR of PICU
This Position
Positions under direct supervision
TITLE
CLASSIFICATION
FTE
TOTAL FTEs:
PRIME FUNCTION / KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: To manage inpatients and emergency patients under
the supervision of Specialists.
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BRIEF STATEMENT OF DUTIES
The Paediatric ICU Registrar is expected to manage inpatients under the supervision of specialists in the
Intensive Care Unit.
The Paediatric ICU Registrar is expected to manage inpatients under the supervision of specialists in the
Intensive Care Unit.
This post is accredited for FJFICM, FRACP, FACEM and FANZCA training. Staff will endeavour to support
trainees in meeting the specific needs of their training program including formal projects and performance
appraisal.
In the paediatric Intensive Care Unit there will be exposure and involvement in the diagnosis and management
of a variety of disorders and in the post operative care of major surgical problems, including cardiac surgery.
The registrar is expected to be involved in the unit critical incident monitoring program and other audit activities
as appropriate.
The registrar is a member of the Code Blue, Medical Emergency Team and Trauma Team.
Registrars are expected to attend and actively participate in as many Hospital meetings and lectures etc as
possible.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
1
Qualification in medicine registrable by the Medical Board in Western Australia.
2
Appropriate clinical experience in paediatrics, intensive care, anaesthesia or emergency medicine.
3
Good interpersonal communication skills.
4
Good professional communication skills.
5
Able to work effectively as a team member.
6
Participation in undergraduate and postgraduate medical teaching of residents, nursing staff and
medical students.
7
Current knowledge of legislative and regulatory requirements in the areas of Equal Opportunity,
Disability Services and Occupational Safety & Health, and how these impact on employment, people
management and service delivery.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
1
Shows dedication to and interest in pursuing a career in paediatrics, intensive care, anaesthesia or
emergency medicine and has a positive attitude to learning and developing skills.
2
Shows a personal commitment to continuing medical education.
3
Monitors and reviews own clinical effectiveness.
4
Shows commitment to continuous improvement of patient outcomes.
5
Aware of own limitations.
APPOINTMENT FACTORS:
Evidence of registration by the Medical Board of Western
Australia must be provided prior to commencement. This position is subject to a
successful Criminal Record Screening Check and a successful Pre- Placement Health
Screening Clearance Check. This position is also subject to a Working With Children
(WWC) Check. This is a compulsory check for people who carry out child-related work in
Western Australia.
CERTIFICATION (Valid only if establishments registration stamp affixed to all pages.)
Executive Director / Director / Head of Department: The details contained in this document are an
accurate statement of the duties, responsibilities and other requirements of the job.
Title
Signature
Date
Human Resources Delegate – Job Description Approved.
Title
Signature
Date
Occupant – I have noted the statement of duties, responsibilities and other requirements as detailed in this
document.
Name (in full)
Signature
Date
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