Join NSW's largest private hospital and advance your Emergency Medicine career through our ACEM-accredited training program commencing February 2027.
Work alongside highly skilled, collaborative and compassionate clinicians in a modern Emergency Department that prioritises both clinical excellence and work-life balance. With dedicated education, rotational opportunities and genuine consultant support, you'll have everything you need to thrive and progress through your Emergency Medicine training.
Taking care of people is our reason for being.
At the Sydney Adventist Hospital (SAH), fondly known as ‘the San’, taking care of people is our reason for being. It’s what drives us to deliver exceptional outcomes for our patients and it’s a shared sense of purpose that extends to everyone who works here too. When you work for the San, you’ll feel valued and supported by our strong commitment to learning, flexibility, great benefits and a positive culture of teamwork and cooperation.
Some of the exceptional benefits we offer include
- Salary packaging as a not-for-profit organisation, potentially putting thousands of additional dollars back into your pocket each year
- Discounted Fitness Passport membership for you and your family
- 10% off private fees at the San GP Centre
- 10% off retail purchases at the SAH Retail Pharmacy
- 5% off purchases at San Gifts (excluding prescriptions)
- Excellent on-campus amenities including cafés, florist, gift shop and hairdresser
- Plus many more employee benefits
About the role
This position provides an exciting opportunity to train within a busy private Emergency Department with first-class facilities and a highly supportive multidisciplinary team. As an Advanced Trainee in Emergency Medicine (TS2-TS4), you will gain exposure to a diverse and rewarding caseload while developing advanced clinical, leadership and management skills within a structured and supportive training environment.
Trainees can undertake up to 12 months of ACEM-accredited Emergency Medicine training and may choose from the following second-year options:
- Continue within the Emergency Department (0.5-1.0 FTE)
- Complete 3 to 6-month rotations in ICU and/or Anaesthetics
You'll also have opportunities to contribute to:
- Leadership and management development
- Quality improvement projects
- Morbidity & Mortality (M&M) presentations
- Teaching and education programs
- Protocol and guideline development
- Simulation exercises and case-based learning
Why choose the emergency department at the SAN:
At Sydney Adventist Hospital, we understand that training excellence and work-life balance should go hand in hand.
Our Emergency Department offers a unique opportunity to complete accredited Emergency Medicine training in a supportive private healthcare environment, while benefiting from a lifestyle-friendly roster that includes 10-hour shifts and no night duty.
Why trainees choose the San:
- 28-day roster with 10-hour shifts and no nights
- Up to 12 months ACEM-accredited Emergency Medicine training
- TS4 level accredited opportunities– with specific focus on leadership and management training and opportunities to contribute to the department with protocol development, M&M presentations, and teaching opportunities.
- ICU and Anaesthetics rotations available
- Dedicated DEMTs and enthusiastic FACEM mentors
- Seven paid days of study leave in one FTE year (Relative to training)
- Department subsidised trainee yearly subscription to Up to Date
- Leadership, teaching and quality improvement opportunities
- Rapid access to advanced diagnostic and investigative services
- Salary packaging and Fitness Passport benefits
- Supportive culture with exceptional staff retention
Who we’re looking for
We're seeking passionate and motivated Emergency Medicine Trainees who are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced clinical environment. This role would suit a trainee who is looking to further develop their clinical expertise, leadership capability and Emergency Medicine career within a supportive, education-focused department.
To be successful you will have:
- Current ACEM trainee who has successfully completed the Primary Examination (TS2, TS3 or TS4)
- Current AHPRA registration and full Australian working rights (visa sponsorship is not available)
- Demonstrated commitment to Emergency Medicine training and ongoing professional development
- Strong clinical judgement with the ability to manage acute and critically unwell patients in a supervised environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a compassionate, patient-centred approach
- Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and contribute positively to team culture
- Strong organisational, prioritisation and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced Emergency Department
- Adaptable, resilient and motivated to thrive in a dynamic clinical environment
About Adventist Healthcare
We are NSW’s largest and most comprehensive private hospital (700+ beds) with a dedicated team of 2400 team members, over 1000 medical officers and 300 volunteers. As a not-for-profit, faith-based healthcare organisation advancing healthcare since 1903, we have a proud history of delivering outstanding care and we are at the forefront of our field with best in-class technology and game-changing research.
What to expect
Successful candidates will be required to complete a range of pre-employment checks and assessments. These vary and could include professional references, a national police check, working with children check, vaccination evidence, among others.
How to apply
Applications will be reviewed as they are received, so we encourage you to apply early to avoid missing this opportunity.
For a confidential discussion about the role, please contact:
- Dr Catherine MacManus (Co-DEMT) - Catherine.MacManus@sah.org.au
- Dr Guruprasad Nagaraj (Director of Emergency Medicine) - Ecdirector@sah.org.au
Please note that applications submitted via email, LinkedIn or SEEK cannot be accepted. Applications must be submitted through our online careers portal.
