Registrar Paediatrics Advanced Trainee (Register Service General)
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) offers a unique training position for an Advanced Trainee in Paediatrics at Kalgoorlie Regional Hospital, The Rural Clinical School and WACHS (Goldfields).
This role includes acute, emergency, Neonatal high dependency care and outpatient paediatrics experience. There is 50% allocation of time to teaching, research, academic and remote work. You will have the opportunity to participate in remote area clinics.
Good communication skills and experience working with Aboriginal families would be highly beneficial in this position. This position suits someone with a passion for Aboriginal and rural health who is planning a career in rural and remote paediatrics.
You will be working with a team of experienced rural paediatricians and several registrars and RMOs. There is close supervision and support from a strong team of resident consultant paediatricians providing opportunities for independent practice.
The position is offered for a 12-month term, although 6-month terms can be considered. You will have the opportunity to develop your clinical skills in a dynamic environment.
Responsibilities include:
* 24X7 roster sharing with other junior doctors as first on call, supported by consultant second on call, including some weekend covers.
* Inpatient cover for paediatric ward, maternity and SCN. Review of ED paediatric patients as required and admitting them.
* Outpatient clinic, remote clinic attendance including Griffith's clinic.
* Attend multi-disciplinary team meetings fortnightly and ward review meetings and M&M meetings.
* Teaching of Junior staff, hospital RMOs and medical students.
About Us
The WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is the largest country health system in Australia and one of the biggest in the world, providing health services to approximately half a million people, including 45,000 Aboriginal people, over a vast two and a half million square kilometre area. Our core business is the provision of quality, accessible health services to country WA residents and visitors.
Employee Benefits
In addition to the great salary, our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include:
* 11.5% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice.
* Access to generous salary packaging arrangements.
* Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance.
* Flexible working arrangements.
* Flexible leave arrangements.
* Other professional and location-based allowances.
* Explore endless unique and extraordinary sights in one of the most diverse states in the world.
* Make a difference and become an important member of the local community.