Our Perth based client has engaged our agency to recruit a Registrar to join their dynamic team.
- FAST FACTS
- The state-of-the-art hospital
- Strong professional development focus
- Located in stunning sunny Perth on the beautiful West Coast
- Flexible work options
Challis Recruitment have a registered inhouse migration agent and medical registration team that will assist with Visa and Registration.
- THE POSITION
To provide high quality service to patients under the guidance of consultant staff within designated clinical teams. This involves assessing the medical needs of patients and supporting junior staff through education, supervision and mentorship.
If you are passionate about your role this will be a fantastic opportunity for you!
- THE HOSPITAL
The state-of-the-art hospital with a total of 367 beds, 307 for public patients and 60 for private patients, the hospital is conveniently located within one complex, bringing health care closer to home. Opened in 2015, it is a bright, modern and spacious five-story building that offers a comprehensive range of services including emergency medicine, critical care, day chemotherapy, paediatric care, aged and stroke care, maternity and general surgery.
The health service is a leading health care provider, with private and public hospitals, home nursing and Social Outreach services throughout Australia. With over 120 years' experience in health care, we have an excellent reputation as a caring, nurturing and supportive employer. Learning is highly valued and there are many opportunities for professional development.
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES, ACTIVITIES, AND DUTIES
- Manage patient care under the direction of consultants; boundaries of clinical responsibility must be defined at the commencement of each term or unit attachment and will depend on previous clinical experience.
- Must seek assistance from a senior colleague / consultant if uncertain regarding any aspect of clinical duties.
- Provide clinical supervision and teaching to junior staff.
- Contributes to all aspects of clinical care of patients who are admitted to hospital; commit to a team approach in the delivery of care, working closely with nursing staff, allied health professionals, members of pastoral care services, and other clinicians both onsite and offsite.
- Lead or supervise documentation (minimum daily) of all relevant details of the patients' care while in hospital; admission history and examination, results of investigations, care plan, interdisciplinary consultation advice, follow-up plans.
- Arrange and document results of investigations, including radiology, pathology, microbiology, haematology, biochemistry etc.
- Co-ordinate multidisciplinary management of patient, including consultation requests for Allied Health or other medical specialties and nurse case managers.
- At times, counsel patients and family members regarding clinical findings, prognosis and care plans.
- Prescribe drugs for inpatients, write owing prescriptions and authority prescriptions in a timely manner.
- Participate in emergency MER calls and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation.
- Contribute to discharge planning of each patient; arrange dispense of discharge medications with pharmacist.
- Complete adverse drug reaction and notifiable disease forms.
- Complete documentation required at time of death, including death certificate, cremation certificate and a death in hospital form (+ / - referral to Coroner).
- Commitment to after-hours roster as directed.
- ESSENTIAL
- A willingness and capacity to embrace the Mission and Values of the hospital and their health care system.
- Graduate of an Australian Medical Council (AMC) accredited Medical School or equivalent.
- Eligible for provisional or general registration as a medical practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA).
- A minimum of 2 years clinical experience in a range of medical, surgical and acute care disciplines commensurate with this position.
- Proven highly developed interpersonal communication skills
- Demonstrates verbal and written communication skills
- Demonstrate clinical and procedural experience commensurate with clinical responsibilities of a Registrar.
- Demonstrate a record of professional behaviour (certificate of good standing)
- Take all actions to avoid, eliminate or minimise hazards.
- Promote a positive safety culture.
- THE LOCATION
The lifestyle in Perth is unsurpassed, the amenities for children and families are numerous, and Perth is officially ranked highly amongst the world's most liveable cities. Perth is Western Australia's capital city and the major gateway into the state. Fronting the widest stretch of the meandering Swan River, city and river make a stunning contrast, especially when the skies and river are a perfect Perth blue. The Swan hosts a range of water sports, including sailing, water skiing, sail boarding, and jet boating, fis