Senior Resident Medical Officer

2 days ago


Wagga Wagga NSW, Australia Murrumbidgee Local Health District Full time $120,000 - $180,000 per year

Employment Type: Temporary Various

Remuneration: -

Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM27091

What you'll be doing

The primary purpose of the position is to provide quality care to patients in a complex clinical environment. Medical Officers will work under an appropriate level of supervision according to their level of competence to evaluate, diagnose, treat and provide consultation to patients of all ages presenting in any condition and will work in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities include:

  • Coordinating, implementing and documenting the admission, management and discharge planning of patients seen in or admitted to his/her department within MLHD, and ensuring that the admission and plans are documented in the medical records.
  • The Day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in his/her department, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment.
  • Communicating and coordinating care with their team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate, then arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community based care modalities.
  • Participating in the assessment of deteriorating patients outside of the critical care environment, and in the Rapid Response team when assessed to be at an appropriate level of clinical competency.
  • Discussing all decisions concerning the patient(s) in consultation with their immediate supervisor.
  • Participation in the after-hours and relief roster.

Where you'll be working

The Wagga Wagga Health Service has undergone a $431 million redevelopment. It was delivered in three stages and completed in 2021. The health campus includes:

  • a 325 bed referral hospital called Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Opened in 2017, it supports over 40,000 emergency presentations, 1,100 births and approximately 11,000 operations each year.
  • a 24-hour Emergency Department equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Wagga Wagga with other specialists or GPs across the state through the Critical Care Advisory Service, ensuring you get the care you need.
  • a purpose-built Health Services Hub which opened in 2021. The new facility, linked to the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, offers a range of important services from a single site. The multi-storey building accommodates acute aged care inpatient beds, rehabilitation inpatient beds, an older person's mental inpatient unit, Hospital in the Home, expanded renal dialysis unit, expanded oral (dental) service, 60 clinic rooms and treatment spaces for allied health, outpatient, and community health services. There is also a Staff Hub and 30 staff meeting rooms of varying sizes with an electronic booking system and the latest presentation technology; a new lecture theatre and two nearby conference rooms, new clinical education and training spaces, including a simulation room and skills area and facilities for virtual training; a library, a dedicated Aboriginal meeting room and cultural courtyard; cafe; new multi-faith space; and facilities for corporate volunteers. There is also secure parking for fleet vehicles under the Health Services Hub.
  • a specialised Mental Health Unit, which opened in 2013, to provide a large modern and comfortable facility. Community mental health services are co-located on the campus in the new Health Services Hub.

Wagga Wagga Health Service provides services including critical care, medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and rehabilitation care. We also provide mental health and community health services. We work with a team of specialists which include cardiovascular, gastroenterology, renal medicine, obstetrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry, and paediatrics. There is also the provision of a full range of allied health and support services such as oral health, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, sexual health and violence prevention and response services.

Location

Wagga Wagga is the largest regional city in NSW with an urban population of over 60,000 residents, nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.

Wagga Wagga offers a myriad of activities to enjoy, including a wonderful selection of restaurants, cafes, markets and wineries, galleries, and museums. It has terrific gardens and recreational areas and caters to both the cultural and sporting enthusiasts.

There are extensive education options from early childhood through to tertiary, including public and private primary and secondary schools, the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Charles Sturt University, The University of NSW Rural Clinical School, and The University of Notre Dame – Rural clinical School.

  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Unconditional general registration or eligible for unconditional registration with AHPRA
  • Completion of at least two postgraduate years working as a medical officer with demonstrated competence.
  • Demonstrated an interest in Critical Care Medicine. Willingness to learn a range of invasive therapies.
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, including providing leadership and direction to ensure appropriate management of patients
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise, with demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
  • Demonstrated time management and problem solving skills. Along with Evidence of continuing professional development and commitment to self-education.
  • Demonstrated excellent communication skills (verbal and written) and computer skills, with minimum of 30 words per minute.

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Applications Close: 10 October 2025



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