The Role of the Registrar – Emergency Department

Based in the scenic waterfront area of Hobart, Tasmania, as one of our Registrars you will provide emergency care to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).

You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. The on-the-ground experience you’ll gain throughout the year with us will set in motion a career pathway to choose your own adventure! Whether you choose critical care specialities, General Practice or something else, your practical and academic experiences at the Royal Hobart Hospital ED will empower your future.

Registrar rostering provides flexibility to maintain a work-life balance.  Shift and leave requests are incorporated into the roster and pairing of rosters for joint applicants can occur.  It is required for our registrars to work a mix of day, evening, night and weekend shifts.  Shifts are 9.5-hour duration for day and evenings. Night shifts 10 hours.  Full time work is 8 clinical shifts per fortnight.

The education program is highly valued within the department and runs as a full day each fortnight. Registrars are specifically rostered to these days to avoid clinical demands interfering with their attendance. In addition to the whole-cohort education program, there are separate and dedicated preparation programs for the ACEM primary and fellowship examinations.

You will be joining a department dedicated to the wellbeing of its staff, exemplified by winning the ACEM Wellbeing Award in 2022 for our numerous wellbeing strategies embedded in our daily work practices.

The Emergency Department provides opportunities for you to gain additional qualifications in Emergency Medicine, such as:

• Emergency Medicine Certificate
• Intermediate Emergency Medicine Training Program
• Advance Emergency Medicine Training Program
• Extended Skills Training for GP Trainees
• Advanced Specialised Training for ACCRM Trainees

Through it all, you will work with a vibrant mix of locals and new Tasmanian adventurers who are all dedicated to making a difference in our state. Tasmania is experiencing a sustained period of growth. Come and be part of an exciting and rewarding place to work where your energy and positive values will contribute to sustained change as we grow. We can’t wait to welcome you into our team!

For ACEM Trainees we offer the following special skills term within the department:

• Medical Education, Research & Geriatric Emergency Medicine

With sufficient time in our department, we can assist with access to other rotations including but not limited to:

ICU, Anaesthetics, Paediatrics, NPICU, Trauma, Hospital at Home, Hyperbaric Medicine and others.

Benefits and Salary

• Extensive salary packaging options
• Excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave) 
• Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team 
• Diverse career pathways and professional development 
• Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines 
• Award winning health and wellbeing programs (Our onsite ED therapy dog Teddy, can’t wait to meet you!) 
• Employer visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants. 

Get in touch!

If you’re interested, reach out for a conversation about working in Tasmania in the Emergency Department at the Royal Hobart Hospital by contacting:

Dr Paul Bremner
ED - Specialist
ED - Deputy Director Workforce and Recruitment
Paul.bremner@ths.tas.gov.au

About the Royal Hobart Hospital

The Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It is also the state’s tertiary trauma centre.

The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for >75,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.

The RHH Emergency Department has a co-located Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) which is a short stay ward for patients requiring a brief hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours).  The EMU has 28 short-stay beds operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a high turnover ward environment and a variety of clinical presentations.

The health demographics of the Tasmanian population means you’ll get to work with a greatly differing population, often more unwell, with more advanced pathology. We have a specialised and highly dedicated allied health team based in the ED to ensure alternated pathways to hospital admission are fully utilised.

The RHH Emergency Department is a fast-paced and energetic environment and there are opportunities for staff to be involved in a variety of projects, clinical and research opportunities.

Salary

$134,930 - $189,005 per annum (pro rata) base salary plus superannuation

• Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022

Classification

Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)

Award

Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award

Period of Employment

Fixed term, full time & part time day work, 76 hours (+10 hours training time) per fortnight commencing 5 May 2025 until 1 February 2027 - (Please note up to 36-month length of training contracts negotiable)

Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.

Essential Requirements

• General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia

• Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).

The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:

 1.  Conviction checks in the following areas:

a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty

2.  Identification check
3.  Disciplinary action in previous employment check

Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents

•  Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (1).pdf
•  Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (1).docx

Applicant Guide

•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.pdf
•  0. Department of Health - Applicant Guide July 2021.docx

How to apply?

Only online applications will be considered for this recruitment campaign.

You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.

You are required to submit an up-to-date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.

Please click the Apply Now button.

PLEASE NOTE:  Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered for this recruitment campaign.

For further information please contact:

Dr Paul Bremner
Emergency Specialist Deputy Director Workforce & Recruitment
Royal Hobart Hospital
Paul.bremner@ths.tas.gov.au

For further information regarding the application process if required, please contact
Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart Hospital
medical.recruitment@ths.tas.gov.au

Important information

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To update your email address (or contact number), log in to www.jobs.tas.gov.au and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your details

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