2026 Orthopedics Resident

Employment Type: Fixed Term Full Time

Hours: 76 hours per fortnight

Salary: From $49.71 to $78.85 Hospital Medical Officer Year 3+

Location: Werribee Mercy Hospital

Application: Please upload resume, cover letter

Contact: Mr Arshad Barmare - HOU Orthopaedics

Where there's life, there's Mercy.

Where there's care, there's You.

Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be?

For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability we offer. But it also means so much opportunity - to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

As a for-purpose organisation with over 10,000 dedicated, compassionate people, we continue to offer more services and deeper care than ever before. With Mercy, you'll have the chance to make an impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere.

At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better.

To do that, we need you.

Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes.

About the opportunity

Join the team at Werribee Mercy Hospital, a dynamic public hospital located in the vibrant and fastest growing corridor of Victoria.

As the Senior resident in our Orthopaedics Unit, you will have the opportunity to coordinate day-to-day operations, contribute to patient management decisions, collaborate closely with our senior medical staff, and stay up to date with the latest orthopaedic knowledge and skills.

The position will be as a orthopaedics resident for 12 months, with opportunities during the year to act as a junior orthopaedic registrar. Build on your journey to becoming an orthopaedic specialist while making a real impact in the lives of our patients and the community while advancing your career in a supportive and stimulating work environment

About the Role
- Aiding in coordinating and managing the day-to-day operations of the unit, including working with junior medical staff
- Making critical decisions related to patient management, working with daily ward rounds, and ensuring that all patients are assessed and treated in a timely manner.
- Maintaining close communication and collaboration within the unit, particularly regarding patients requiring urgent and ongoing care.
- Thoroughly documenting patient information in the health record, reviewing patient progress regularly, and developing a discharge plan that is communicated with all relevant parties.
- Keeping up to date with medical knowledge and skills, participating in quality improvement and audit activities, and performing other duties as required by the Medical Workforce.

Applications must be made directly to Mercy Health.- Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty- Australian Trained (Permanent Resident) Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty- Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of a Victorian Medical Faculty- Temporary Resident Medical Graduate of an Interstate Medical Faculty- Australian Medical Council Graduate (who has obtained Permanent Residency and is completing the requirements for (or currently holds) General Medical Registration in Australia)- New Zealand Medical Graduates (Permanent Resident or International full-fee student)- International Medical Graduate (Australian Permanent Resident) who will complete 12 months of workplace-based assessment at an Australian hospital (Competent Authority Pathway)

What you'll bring

You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care.

To thrive in this role, you will have:
- Keen interest in pursuing orthopaedics as a career, with a view to progress to registrar positions in 2027.- Experience in orthopaedics as a resident.- Interest in research and quality improvements in orthopaedics.- Required competencies: Communication, Care management, Decision making, Patient relations, Safety intervention, building trust, managing work and time effectively, contributing to team success, building strategic work relationships, and respecting cultural diversity.- Desired personal qualities: Innovation, Willingness to learn and engage in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with orthopaedic knowledge and skills, and Ability to adapt to changes.- Excellent communication, care management, and decision-making skills are essential.- Leadership and adaptability are valued personal qualities for this job.- A compassionate, flexible and positive approach to effective patient care and management.- The ability to nurture friendly, respectful relationships and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining:
- A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check.- Proof of current influenza