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• The Royal Adelaide Hospital 
• Salary    MDP-2   $99,707 - $158,523 p.a.+ super + salary packaging
• Full-time temporary 

Duration of the training program:  12 months from 1/2/27 up to 31/1/28

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.

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• Work across diverse clinical specialties and services
• Advance your skills through structured learning and development
• Benefit from supportive teams and dedicated non-clinical time
• Make a real impact delivering safe and connected compassionate care

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About the role

The Royal Adelaide Hospital (RAH) is South Australia's largest accredited teaching hospital and is offering a 12-month full time position comprising of 6-month rotations in Clinical Toxicology and Emergency Medicine. RAH Toxicology Service is the state’s only inpatient Clinical Toxicology unit, providing inpatient care at the Royal Adelaide Hospital and consultative cover to The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, Women's & Children's Hospital, and the MedStar Retrieval Service. It manages patients with poisoning, botanical and chemical exposures, and envenoming, and has a significant role in the management of withdrawal states. The service treats 350 admissions and 1100 consults per year with ~ 30% requiring admission to ICU. The Toxicology Registrar role offers a unique opportunity for clinical exposure to both toxicology and addiction medicine and is supported by a structured teaching program.

The Toxicology Registrar reports directly to the Toxicology Consultant, and under their supervision is responsible for direct care deliver to patients admitted to the Toxicology Unit. The registrar will be directly involved in the assessment and management of toxicology cases through both hospital-based service delivery and rostered participation in the provision of consultative toxicology support. The trainee will be involved in regular audit of unit activity, research, and the delivery of Toxicology specific medical education to general ED trainees and other professional groups.

The Royal Adelaide Emergency Department sees close to 80,000 patients per year with a 42% admission rate. It has a catchment area for trauma covering all South Australia and adjacent sections of the neighbouring states and serves as the major trauma centre for South Australia. It treats over 1700 trauma patients per year with 25% of these being classed as having serious injury. In 2017 we moved to a new state-of-the-art facility, costing $2.5 billion, becoming Australia's most advanced hospital, and forming a critical part of the $3 billion South Australian Health and Biomedical Research Precinct, the largest health precinct in the southern hemisphere.  The RAH has all specialities except paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology. It is the Stroke Centre for South Australia and performs endovascular clot retrieval.  The RAH also is the major Burns Centre for South Australia.

Emergency Registrars are ensured their working experience will expose them to a wide variety of emergency medicine experiences and will be supported by a direct consultant presence for at least 16 hours/day, with consultants on call and willingly available during the remain hours overnight.

The Emergency Department provides a structured teaching program in Emergency Medicine. Trainees have access to protected and paid weekly teaching time, and access to the simulation centre at the University of Adelaide. Our consultant faculty consists of college examiners, FACEMS with regional ACEM educational positions, ALS, APLS, EMST, ETM and MIMMS instructors, as well as FACEMS with further qualification in toxicology, ultrasound, prehospital and retrieval medicine. This places us in a great position to provide comprehensive education to our medical officers.

Why You’ll Love It Here - CALHN benefits that matter
We know that a great career is about more than just the work you do, it’s also about the support you receive. At CALHN, you’ll enjoy :

• Salary packaging – up to $9,010 for living expenses + $2,650 for meals & entertainment + pre-tax super & novated lease options
• Safe connections – be part of a culture of safety and connectivity, focusing on outcomes and continuous improvements
• Professional development - funding + study leave for growth opportunities
• Recognition & growth – celebrate success and explore opportunities across CALHN’s many sites
• Flexible work options – speak to us about flexibility options for this role to suit your lifestyle
• Paid leave – with leave loading for rest and recharge
• Health & fitness perks – discounted access to Fitness Passport & free flu vaccinations
• Wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Program for you & your family
• Relocation reimbursement - up to $10,000 (eligible applicants)

Diversity & Inclusion
We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, respected, and supported. We strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disabilities, culturally diverse backgrounds, and LGBTQIA+ communities.

Application Information

• Please refer to the role description for essential educational/vocational qualifications that may be required    945660 RD MDP-2 Toxicology Registrar.pdf
• Appointment will be subject to satisfactory Criminal History Clearances and compliant immunisation screening as indicated in the role description.

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Applications close: 11:55 pm, Sunday 4 October 2026

Job Ref:  945660

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Please note that unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies or third parties will not be accepted for this position