‘Creating exceptional health care together.’
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Position Title: Resident Medical Officer
Employment Type: Temporary, Full Time
Classification: RMO 1 - 4
Salary: $91,153 - $122,359 (Plus 11.5% Super)
Location: Canberra Health Services
Section: CHS Medical Services
Closing Date: 10 April 2025
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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
· 11.5% Superannuation
· VISA/Sponsorship for eligible candidates
· Reimbursement of relocation expenses for interstate candidates (subject to review and approval).
To find out more on what a career at CHS can give you, the benefits of working with us and why Canberra is Australia's happiest city click here: Benefits of working with us - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au
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.
Medical Staff in the Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent conditions, and our Enterprise Agreement is available at: ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2021-2022
This position is for an August commencement, for one year with possible extension. To be eligible for shortlisting you must be at least PGY 2 + from August 2025
Position:
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 region. More information can be found on the CHS website: Home - Canberra Health Services (act.gov.au)
· Applications are sought from August 2025
· Canberra Health Services recruits RMOs to the ACT Network which includes North Canberra Hospital, Goulburn Base Hospital, Moruya Hospital, Cooma Hospital and South-East Regional Hospital (Bega). All RMOs are allocated rotations within the ACT Network.
· Rotations may include:
· Emergency Medicine at Canberra & North Canberra Hospitals
· Various Medical specialty rotations
· Palliative Care at Clare Holland House in Canberra
Duties:
You will:
1. Provide day-to-day medical care for patients of the Canberra Health Services Directorate at a level commensurate with the level of clinical experience and under the supervision and direction of more senior medical staff.
2. Demonstrate appropriate progression toward more independent medical practice, with concomitant development of clinical knowledge, skills and behaviours required for safe medical practice.
3. Work within and support the multidisciplinary clinical team.
4. Contribute to clinical audit and participate in changes that improve quality and safety of patient care.
5. Participate in the supervision and education of more junior medical staff and contribute to the education of medical students.
6. Maintain adequate medical records with legible entries, and complete discharge summaries on time.
7. Participate in the after-hour’s roster as required and in accordance with current safe working hour’s provisions.
8. Undertake other duties appropriate to this level of classification which contribute to the operation of the organisation.
About you:
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 Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, or Questioning (LGBTIQ) are particularly encouraged to apply.
Behavioural Capabilities
1. Good communication and organisational skills.
2. Adaptability and flexibility to accommodate change and provide responsive services to meet clients’ needs.
3. Ability to take direction from more senior medical and nursing staff.
Position Requirements/Qualifications:
Mandatory:
· An Australian MBBS medical degree or equivalent.
· General Registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
· Current Basic Life Support skills as a minimum, and Advanced Life Support skills where required.
· Proficient computer literacy skills, as you will be responsible for completing clinical documentation in the DHR and using other CHS IT systems.
· Have an understanding of how the National Standards and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) indicators align with this role.
· Fulfil the responsibilities of this role as detailed in 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:
· Obtain a Compliance Certificate from OMU (Occupational Medicine Unit) relating to assessment, screening & vaccination processes against specified infectious diseases
· Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check.
What you require:
These are the key selection criteria for how you will be assessed in conjunction with your resumé and experience:
1. Proven clinical competence at a level commensurate with the number of years since graduation in medicine.
2. Demonstrated ability to pursue both formal and self-directed learning in clinical practice, and some evidence of developing ability to teach more junior doctors and medical students.
3. Proven ability to work collaboratively in a clinical team and, to participate in the after-hour’s roster.
4. Demonstrated high level of written and verbal interpersonal and communication skills.
5. 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.
How to apply or want to know more?
Applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment system and include:
• A current resumé
• A response to the selection criteria under “what you require” in no more than two pages (where possible include specific relevant examples of your work)
• At least two referee reports
CHS Contact: JMO Medical Administration: CHSTCHMosu@act.gov.au
