Overview
The Senior Resident Medical Officer (SRMO) is responsible for co‐ordinating and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients within the department they are working; the day‐to‐day assessment and management of the patients, maintaining high levels of communication with patients and family regarding the nature of their condition and its treatment; communicating and co‐ordinating care with the team; arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate and arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community‐based care modalities in order to ensure the provision of optimal patient care within the St Vincent's Health Network. The SRMO year is particularly suited to Residents (PGY3s and above) intending to pursue a career in internal medicine, rehabilitation, general practice, psychiatry, palliative care, or other specialties requiring appropriate experience to fulfil training path requirements.
About St Vincent's Health Network
St Vincent's Health Network Sydney (SVHN) is part of the NSW region of St Vincent's Health Australia, the largest diversified health care organisation within Australia's not for profit and Catholic health care sectors. SVHN comprises some of Australia's oldest and most prestigious hospitals, including St Vincent's Hospital and Sacred Heart Hospice, and partners with three research institutes – the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, and St Vincent's Institute of Medical Research – as well as universities and health care providers. St Vincent's Hospital is a major public and tertiary referral hospital specialising in heart/lung transplantation; bone marrow transplantation; cardiology; neurosurgery; cancer; clinical genomics; HIV medicine; palliative care; respiratory medicine; mental health; drug and alcohol services; aged psychiatry; homeless health; and prisoner health. It serves a diverse population and is committed to compassionate care for all, especially vulnerable and marginalised backgrounds. The hospital is affiliated with UNSW, the University of Notre Dame, Australian Catholic University, Sydney University, and the University of Technology, Sydney.
Responsibilities
* Co‐ordinate and document admission, management, and discharge planning of patients within the department.
* Perform day‐to‐day assessment and management of patients.
* Maintain high levels of communication with patients and families regarding condition and treatment.
* Communicate and coordinate care with the team and arrange consultation with other staff when appropriate.
* Arrange discharge and liaise with local medical officers and other community‐based care modalities to ensure optimal patient care within St Vincent's Health Network.
Qualifications
* Residency (PGY3 and above) in internal medicine, rehabilitation, general practice, psychiatry, palliative care, or other specialties with appropriate experience.
Contact
Please email Dr Cameron White, Clinical Superintendent: Cameron.White@svha.org.au
Reconciliation Action Plan
At St Vincent's we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Employees. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. For further information, visit https://www.svha.org.au/about-us/reconciliation or contact indigenouscareers@svha.org.au. View Reconciliation Action Plan.
Code of Conduct
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