Resident Medical Officer

About the Role

Delivery of surgical services through participation in clinical duties at the Senior House Officer level and in accordance with the policies and practices of the Children's Health Service District.

Actively participates as a member of the multidisciplinary team by working collaboratively and effectively with other health professionals.

Provides effective interaction at a primary patient care level, through ensuring patients and parents/caregivers are informed about their medical care and involved in decision making.

Meets training requirements by actively participating in educational activities including general paediatric surgery clinical meetings; paediatric grand rounds; registrar/resident education sessions; paediatric procedural skills training; teaching ward rounds; and unit-specific and consultant-based teaching.

Meets assessment and professional development requirements through the completion of assessment reports in conjunction with Registrars and Consultants.

Provides evaluation of term placements to enable the improvement of training, education and supervision provided to Senior House Officer's.

Provides assistance in teaching Interns, Medical Students, and other members of the multidisciplinary team.

Actively participates in evidence-based practice and research.

Completes and maintains accurate and comprehensive medical record documentation.

Ensures patient confidentiality is maintained and the dignity of patients is respected.

Participates in the after-hours and on call rosters, as required

Actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resources management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, work, health and safety, and ethical behaviour.

Develop a positive culture within division which encourages and recognises high performance, builds leadership capabilities, and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing.

About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS)

Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.

Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services.

Inclusion and diversity

To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer.

Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS

If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including:

Opportunities for professional growth and development

Competitive renumeration

Annual pay increases

12.75% employer superannuation contribution

17.5% annual leave loading

Salary packaging

Employee wellness and assistance program

Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility

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