Intern (Metford)

Maitland Hospital
- Medical Intern
- 2 Year Contract Employment Type : Temporary Various Remuneration : $80,638 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : CAM28263 #S-DNI Are you wanting to commence your Medical career in a modern purpose-built facility with knowledgeable and supportive colleagues? Do you have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities and enjoy the vibe of a large country town with the added convenience of near city living? Then Maitland hospital is where you need to be! Maitland Hospital has a growing reputation for supporting junior doctors on their career journey, come be part of the team. Eligibility Requirements: To be eligible for this position you must be a graduate from an Australian or Recent Zealand AMC accredited medical school. To apply for a Rural Preferential Recruitment (RPR) Prevocational Training position in NSW you must:
- Have successfully completed a Medical Intern Recruitment Application online for a NSW intern position.
- Meet eligibility and the NSW Health priority list criteria for medical graduate recruitment.
- Be expected to complete your medical degree this year or have completed your degree in the past two years.
- Have not previously worked as a doctor. More about RPR: The applicant must have a commitment to rural practice and rural communities Where you'll be working Maitland is a major rural township located in the heart of the lower hunter region. Filled with charm and history, it is conveniently located just 40 minutes from Newcastle and 2 hours north of Sydney. Maitland Hospital is a major rural referral hospital, providing services to the Lower Hunter Region. The service extends to a population of around 80,000 people. Offering terms in general medicine, cardiology, emergency, general surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics & gynaecology, rehabilitation medicine, oncology/palliative Care, clinical governance and mental health; the Maitland hospital is a modern facility, newly constructed in 2022 and continues to expand in it's services. What You'll Be Doing The position provides medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex and supported clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in a NSW public health organisation. The position supports medical graduates of AMC accredited universities to meet the requirements for general registration as set out by the Medical Board of Australia, allowing general registration as a medical practitioner to Australian and New Zealand medical graduates registration standard on completion of intern training. The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers to:
- Coordinate the admission, management and discharge planning of patients
- Undertake initial assessment of the patient including patient history, physical examination, formulating an initial management plan and ordering appropriate investigations
- Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate
- Communicate directly with patients and their carers
- Arrange discharge and liaison with local medical officers and other community-based care providers
- Follow-up and reviewed ordered investigations. The Medical Officer will provide care to all patients according to Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and demonstrate ethical behaviours and professional values including integrity; compassion; empathy; and respect for all patients, society and the profession. Interns are expected to take increasing responsibility for patient care as they progress, while recognising the limits of their expertise and scope and involving other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care. What You'll Be Doing The position provides medical services to patients, while developing expertise and skills in medical practice, in a complex and supported clinical environment in inpatient and outpatient areas in a NSW public health organisation. The position supports medical graduates of AMC accredited universities to meet the requirements for general registration as set out by the Medical Board of Australia, allowing general registration as a medical practitioner to Australian and New Zealand medical graduates on completion of intern training. The medical officer will work as part of a multi-disciplinary team, under the supervision of senior medical officers to:
- Coordinate the admission, management and discharge planning of patients
- Undertake initial assessment of the patient including patient history, physical examination, formulating an initial management plan and ordering appropriate investigations
- Communicate and co-ordinate care with the team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate
- Communicate directly with patients and their carers
- Arrange discharge and liaison with local medical officers and other community-based care providers
- Follow-up and reviewed ordered investigations. The Medical Officer will provide care to all patients according to Good Medical Practice: A Code of Conduct for Doctors in Australia and demonstrate ethical behaviours and professional values including integrity; compassion; empathy; and respect for all patients, society and the profession. Interns are expected to take increasing responsibility for patient care as they progress, while recognising the limits of their expertise and scope and involving other professionals as needed to contribute to patient care.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency), judgment and expertise.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and other members of the health care team.
- Good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
- For Rural Preferential Recruitment: Demonstrated interest in and commitment to the provision of quality healthcare in a rural setting. #S-DNI Need more information?
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