Employment Type: TemporaryVarious
Remuneration: -
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM*****
What you'll be doing
The Unaccredited Trainee in Obstetrics & Gynaecology will provide first-line medical care to patients presenting to the Obstetrics & Gynaecology Department, including assessment, investigation, treatment and referral for ongoing non-inpatient care or, on consultation with consultant specialists, admission/transfer for inpatient care.
Provision of evidence-based and quality clinical care of individual patients in all domains of medical practice:
Patient interview
Clinical examination
Identify clinical problems and health opportunities.
Plan of overall clinical care and health promotion.
Maintain concise but comprehensive, accurate, legible records of patient stats, progress notes and associated correspondence.
Manage the administrative requirements of patient care including ensuring the discharge summary and medico-legal correspondence is completed with minimal delay.
Participate in the roster including after hours and weekend cover as required.
Participation in educational activities.
Act in accordance with the Local Health District Values Charter and the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
Where you'll be working
The Wagga Wagga Health Service has undergone a $431 million redevelopment.
It was delivered in three stages and completed in ****.
The health campus includes:
- a 325 bed referral hospital called Wagga Wagga Base Hospital.
Opened in ****, it supports over 40,000 emergency presentations, 1,100 births and approximately 11,000 operations each year.
- a 24 hour Emergency Department equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Wagga Wagga with other specialists or GPs across the state through the Critical Care Advisory Service, ensuring you get the care you need.
- a purpose-built Health Services Hub which opened in ****.
The new facility, linked to the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, offers a range of important services from a single site.
The multi-storey building accommodates acute aged care inpatient beds, rehabilitation inpatient beds, an older person's mental inpatient unit, Hospital in the Home, expanded renal dialysis unit, expanded oral (dental) service, 60 clinic rooms and treatment spaces for allied health, outpatient, and community health services.
There is also a Staff Hub and 30 staff meeting rooms of varying sizes with an electronic booking system and the latest presentation technology; a new lecture theatre and two nearby conference rooms, new clinical education and training spaces, including a simulation room and skills area and facilities for virtual training; a library, a dedicated Aboriginal meeting room and cultural courtyard; cafe; new multi-faith space; and facilities for corporate volunteers.
There is also secure parking for fleet vehicles under the Health Services Hub.
- a specialised Mental Health Unit, which opened in ****, to provide a large modern and comfortable facility.
Community mental health services are co-located on the campus in the new Health Services Hub.
Wagga Wagga Health Service provides services including critical care, medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and rehabilitation care.
We also provide mental health and community health services.
We work with a team of specialists which include cardiovascular, gastroenterology, renal medicine, obstetrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry and paediatrics.
There is also the provision of a full range of allied health and support services such as oral health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sexual health and violence prevention and response services.
Location
Wagga Wagga is the largest regional city in NSW with an urban population of over 60,000 residents, nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.
Wagga Wagga offers a myriad of activities to enjoy, including a wonderful selection of restaurants, cafes, markets and wineries, galleries and museums.
It has terrific gardens and recreational areas and caters to both the cultural and sporting enthusiasts.
There are extensive education options from early childhood through to tertiary; including public and private primary and secondary schools, the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Charles Sturt University, The University of NSW Rural Clinical School, and The University of Notre Dame – Rural clinical School.
Qualifications
MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
Unconditional general registration or eligible for unconditional registration with AHPRA
High level skills and involvement in clinical care, supervision, mentoring and teaching.
Able to exercise a moderate degree of professional independence.
Demonstrated skills in and commitment to improvements in clinical care, patient safety and risk management processes, including the ability to work in multidisciplinary teams to achieve change.
High level interpersonal communication and team skills
Effective communication skills for working within health care organisations and the outside community, including capacity to use electronic communications (e.g. electronic records) effectively.
Evidence of participation in continuing professional development
Demonstrated commitment to the broader service objectives of the public health system, including the effective utilisation of resources, and participation in activities beyond direct patient care.
At least three years' post graduate experience in public hospital service (or equivalent)
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Applications Close: 4 January ****
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