Role Overview
The Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Emergency Department sees over 40,000 adult and paediatric presentations per year. This role is an opportunity to gain valuable experience in a regional trauma centre.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide clinical care to patients requiring emergency medical services under appropriate supervision.
* Develop skills in a critical care environment with opportunities for autonomous practice commensurate with experience.
* Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively with patients and healthcare professionals.
* Contribute to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management initiatives.
Education and Training Opportunities
Weekly education sessions including simulation, clinical skills and case reviews are provided. SRMOs also have access to multiple workshops and training programs including paediatric emergencies, procedural skills and airway management.
Career Progression: Following your SRMO year, you can progress to Emergency Medicine Training with opportunities to undertake accredited time across various stages and rotate to different departments.
Location and Lifestyle
Lismore Base Hospital is located in the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people. The region offers a tropical climate, beautiful beaches and world heritage listed rainforests.