Emergency Department Registrar – ACRRM Core Generalist Training (CGT)
Central Gippsland Health Emergency Department is now accredited for RACGP AST + ACRRM training through both independent and AGPT pathways
This position provides Trainees with the skills, knowledge and confidence to provide quality emergency medicine in rural and remote communities with a degree of autonomy as per the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Core Generalist Training – Emergency Medicine Curriculum.
About Central Gippsland Health
Central Gippsland Health (CGH) is a sub-regional health service and the major provider of health and aged care services in the Wellington Shire.
CGH is located in the City of Sale which is 215 km east of Melbourne. The City of Sale is an ideal access point for the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, 90 Mile Beach and the Victorian Alps.
CGH provides acute care as part of an integrated service delivery model across Wellington Shire and beyond. The service provides beds across three campuses (Sale, Maffra and Heyfield).
Acute services include a full-time emergency department, critical care unit, neonatal critical care unit, three operating theatres, day procedure unit, oncology and dialysis services in addition to general medical and services and sub-acute services including rehabilitation.
CGH also provides aged care and community services in the Wellington Shire and beyond.
We operate four residential aged care homes located in Sale, Maffra, and Heyfield delivering high-quality, person-centred care in supportive and homelike environments.
CGH provides a wide range of community-based services that support people to remain healthy, active, and independent in their own homes. This includes the provision of Support at Home, Commonwealth Home Support Programs, and other in-home services tailored to individual needs.
Our integrated model of care is supported by a multidisciplinary allied health team offering physiotherapy, dietetics, occupational therapy, speech pathology, and social work. We also provide accessible public dental services to enhance community wellbeing.
CGH is also a leading teaching hospital, affiliated with Monash University's School of Rural Health and provides placements and clinical experience for students.
CGH encourages Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to consider application to this position
About Department
The Emergency Department facilities include 2 resus bays, 5 cubicles and 2 treatment rooms. The Emergency Department is supported by a range of Junior Medical Officers and Senior Medical Officers, FACEM as well as highly skilled nursing staff.
About the Role
The purpose of this position is to provide and support the effective and efficient delivery of emergency medical services for CGH as a clinical leader and teacher within the Emergency Department consistent with approved scope of practice and CGH emergency services capability.
Duties
- Provide and oversee the provision of medical services in the Emergency Department.
- Support the Nursing Unit Manager and the Emergency Clinical Lead to manage the emergency department efficiently and effectively to achieve financial and service delivery targets and objectives, including those relating to waiting times and length of stay.
- Provide leadership and support for planning, organisation, coordination and evaluation of emergency department activities.
- Provide support and facilitation of learning opportunities for junior medical staff and undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines.
- To work closely and in collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, including; GPs, Specialist Consultants and community service providers
Qualifications, Skills and Experience
1. MBBS or equivalent degree enabling registration with the Medical Board of Australia
2. General Registration with AHPRA or eligible for provisional or limited registration.
3. Victorian Rural Generalist Program registrars on, or awaiting acceptance into a recognised Rural Generalist training program such as:
- Australian General Practice Training Program (AGPT)
- Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) Independent or RG Pathway
4. Competence in advanced life support techniques, advanced paediatric life support techniques and advanced airway management
Perks
- Supervision and support provided by Director, Medical Services, Clinical Lead, FACEM and /or Senior Medical Officer
- The Registrar receives a comprehensive and tailored educational experience that aligns with their requirements and supports professional growth
- 10 hours per fortnight of paid protected training time
Application
- Please attach your resume and cover letter to your application
- Statement addressing Selection Criteria including qualifications, experience and Leadership and Technical Capability Requirements as outlined in the position description
All appointments are made subject to the candidate providing a current satisfactory National Police Certificate and obtaining a Working with Children Check.
At CGH we acknowledge the importance of creating a work environment that is welcoming, safe, equitable and inclusive. We value inclusion and diversity and encourage applicants from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.
Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
📌 Emergency Department Registrar – ACRRM Core Generalist Training (CGT)
🏢 CENTRAL GIPPSLAND HEALTH SERVICE
📍 Sale