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• Central Adelaide Local Health Network
• Royal Adelaide Hospital, Adelaide
• MDP2 $89,253 – $144,291 p.a pro rata + superannuation
• Multiple full time, contract roles up to 1 February 2026      

Duration of the training program: 12 months from 1/2/2025 up to 1/2/2026

Term of the Contract: 3 Years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement. At the end of the training program, CALHN will work with the employee to find a suitable placement within SA Health for the remainder of the 3 year contract.

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated and dynamic Acute Surgical Registrar to join our acute surgical unit team. In this role, you will play a key part in the timely assessment and management of patients presenting to the emergency department or referred from other hospitals and general practitioners with acute surgical conditions. You will work closely with the surgical team, including SET trainees, surgical fellows, and general surgery consultants, to ensure swift and effective patient care. Your primary responsibility will be to assess new referrals in the emergency department and wards, contributing to crucial decision-making in surgical treatment plans.

In addition to your primary responsibilities, you may also provide ongoing management of emergency surgical patients on the wards and assist in theatre when needed. This role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced surgical environment, develop your clinical skills, and work within a supportive and collaborative team. If you are passionate about delivering high-quality surgical care and thrive in a dynamic setting, we encourage you to apply.

About You

We are looking for a dedicated Acute Surgical Registrar who meets the following key requirements:

• Qualifications: Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent, with General Registration as a Medical Practitioner in Australia.
• Skills: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a proven ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team and demonstrate problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience: Relevant medical experience in an Acute Surgical Unit and a track record of collaborative problem solving in clinical settings.
• Knowledge: A solid understanding of quality improvement principles, contemporary health issues, and the rights and responsibilities of patients and families.

About CALHN

The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South’s Australia’s major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.

We’re looking for talented staff to join us and help us to shape the future of health through world-class care and world-class research and achieve our vision of being in the top 50 health services in the world and top 5 in Australia.

Benefit of Joining CALHN

At CALHN, we're dedicated to your career satisfaction and wellbeing, offering tailored benefits for healthcare professionals, including:

• Salary Attractions: Flexible options for salary packaging covering living expenses, meal and entertainment allowances, and novated leasing.
• Annual Leave: Enjoy paid recreation leave for essential rejuvenation, with leave loading applied.
• Flexible Work Arrangements: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role. 
• Employee Assistance Program: Confidential counselling and support services are available via our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Opportunity to apply for reimbursement of eligible professional development activities, and access to dedicated leave for ongoing learning. 
• Team Support: Experience collaborative culture and professional supervision guiding your career journey. 

Join CALHN for a fulfilling career bolstered by comprehensive benefits and unwavering commitment to your success.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

CALHN is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive workplace that embraces diversity and inclusion for all employees. We strongly encourage applications from people of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander descent, culturally diverse backgrounds, disability, all genders, and LGBTQI+ community.

Application Information:

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required.
• Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and compliant Immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.
• SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.

Job ref: 880259

Enquiries to:

Name: Melissa Murray, Business Consultant

Phone: 0412 095 899

E-mail:  melissa.murray@sa.gov.au

Application Closing Date

11:55 pm    Sunday 3 November 2024

Refer to the SA Health Career Website - How to apply for further information

 880259 RD Acute Surgical Registrar.pdf

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