Neurosurgery Registrar

**When it comes to cancer care, choose hope.**

Chris O’Brien Lifehouse is an internationally recognised independent, not-for-profit cancer hospital leading the way in delivering patient-centered cancer care. It is one of only two comprehensive cancer centers in Australia, characterised by a concentration of world-leading cancer expertise and services in one facility, as well as leadership in clinical care, research, world-leading Biomedical Innovation Hub, and education. The Chris O'Brien Lifehouse model of care is multidisciplinary, patient-centered, and research-based, delivered through integrated and co-located services including Australia’s largest You Can Centre for young people. We seek passionate, caring, and dedicated staff who align with our Founder’s vision of creating a collaborative environment in which, respect, discovery, empowerment, and nurture, thrive in the interests of our patients.

**The Role**

You will be responsible for:
Surgery
- Attend pre-admission clinic and assist with the organisation of pre-operative work up.
- Attend all Neurosurgical operating theatres.
- Help with pre-operative set up.
- Assist and part take during surgery.
- Clear documentation of operation report and post-operative orders.
- Communication of orders to ICU and ward.

Inpatient Care
- Daily ward rounds of each patient in the Unit.
- Careful documentation in the case notes of patient progress.
- Responsibility for communication with other surgical and medical officers/AMO about any relevant change in patient’s condition.
- Discharge planning, together with patient and allied health staff and family. Supervising discharge summaries and communication with AMO.
- Liaise with and counsel family or guardians of patient as required.

Research

**Selection Criteria**
- It is best suited for a junior registrar within the first 5 years of graduation looking to combine clinical work and research or study with flexible work hours.
- Must have completed at least 20 hours of Neurosurgery as a Junior Medical Officer.
- Preference given to those with experience within the Sydney Local Health District.

**Application Closes**: 20th September 2024

If this role sounds interesting to you submit a resume and a cover letter detailing why you feel you’re a good fit for this position.
- At Chris O’Brien Lifehouse, we are committed to providing a working environment where each individual is valued, respected, and supported to progress. Our priority is to ensure culture, policies, and processes are truly inclusive and that no one is disadvantaged on the basis of their Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander identity, gender, culture, disability, LGBTIQA+ identities, family and caring responsibilities, age, or religion. We encourage everyone who meets the selection criteria and shares Chris O'Brien Lifehouse values to apply._