Emergency Registrar

Western Health is a major tertiary health service serving a diverse, multicultural and multilingual community in the rapidly growing western suburbs of Melbourne. It operates three Emergency Departments (ED) at the Footscray, Sunshine and Williamstown campuses.

An expansion of the Sunshine Emergency Department has been completed and includes a new resuscitation, fast track, short stay, paediatric hub, Behavioural Assessment Unit and a crisis hub. The construction of the New Footscray Hospital will be completed in late 2025.

The Emergency Registrar position offers a unique opportunity to join a growing and dedicated Emergency Medicine (EM) team. The position requires applicants to be eligible for general or provisional registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioners Regulatory Authority (AHPRA). If AHPRA registration is limited, your application must include evidence that the level of supervision required is Level 2 or higher.

Registrar positions are rotated across the two training campuses (Sunshine and Footscray). Both Emergency Departments (ED) are accredited by ACEM (Australasian College for Emergency Medicine) for Advanced Training as urban district sites. Sunshine ED currently treats over 100,000 patient presentations per year. This includes over 28,000 paediatric presentations in a dedicated paediatric area available as a rotation. Emergency obstetrics and gynaecology are also predominantly seen at this campus. Footscray ED manages over 40,000 adult patient presentations per year. Both departments offer exposure to a diverse and interesting case mix in a well-supported environment with access to all major surgical and medical specialties.

Both sites are supported by active on the floor Consultant leadership, supervision and education from 0730hrs – 2400hrs, seven days a week. Our education program is well regarded with an excellent teaching and exam preparation program with an excellent success rate at the primary and fellowship levels, access to numerous ACEM examiners and hands on supervision and teaching at the bedside. ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate (EMC) candidates are also well supported. An active research team provides support for those interested in research through the Joseph Epstein Centre for Emergency Medicine Research.

Western Health has excellent access to rotations required to fulfil all the requirements of the ACEM Fellowship training program including;

• Paediatric ED (Sunshine Hospital ED)

  • Simulation (ACEM Special Skills accredited)

    • Medical Education (ACEM Special Skills accredited)

      • Intensive Care

        • Anaesthetics

          • Major referral ED/Trauma (RMH)

            • Royal Victorian Eye and Ear Hospital

All these rotations are competitively allocated. Please indicate your interest in these external positions as part of your application letter. Other rotations may also be arranged by request including, but not limited to, general medicine and addiction medicine.

The ED Registrar role is most suited to those with at least 4 years postgraduate experience (PGY4+) including significant ED experience. A commitment to the ACEM training program is preferred but not mandated.

For those wanting to live in Melbourne and be part of a great team whilst experiencing exciting medicine and interesting pathology, come west of the Maribyrnong - we look forward to welcoming you to our fun and committed family

Key responsibilities:

• See patients in the Emergency Department and undertake patient assessment and management plans in consultation with the Emergency Physician in Charge.

  • Ensure quality patient care via clinical assessment, admissions and development of management plans. Ensure quality patient care via timely disposition in accordance with National Emergency Access Targets.

    • Perform clinical duties as directed by the Emergency Physician in accordance with Western Health policies and procedures and relevant legislation

      • Participate in the development of discharge plans that reflects the needs of patients and their significant others and demonstrates understanding of the role of community providers. Assume responsibility for communication with community providers

        • Provide supervision for the clinical activities of the junior medical staff on the unit, according to the level of experience of the individual.

About you:

To be Successful in this role you will have:

• A medical qualification recognised in Victoria, Australia

  • Current medical registration or eligibility for Provisional Registration with AHPRA

    • Clinical competence as required for level of position

      • At least 12 months of experience in ED at HMO level or above.

        • Ability to work as part of a team

          • Commitment to professional development.

            • A demonstrated commitment to the training pathways of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine, or other college programs where ED experience is valued. (strongly desirable)

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