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2026 WCHN Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar

2026 WCHN Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar

Women's and Children's Health NetworkAdelaide CBD, SA, AU
30+ days ago
Job description

2026 WCHN Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar

Job no :

Work type : Full time

Location : Adelaide CBD

Categories : Medical

  • Women's and Children's Health Network, Trauma & Orthopaedic Registrar, North Adelaide (5006)
  • Salary

Classification - MDP2 - Medical Practitioner - $105,751 to $171,579 P / A including Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits

  • Full time OR Part Time - Term Contract

    • As per the SMOEA 2022, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years.  Rotations following the initial 12-month Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar allocation will be determined in line with your training and SA Health's requirements.  This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills and capabilities.

    About the Opportunity

    We currently have an exciting opportunity to join the Surgical Services team as a Trauma and Orthopaedic Registrar, where you will be responsible for :

  • Provide care to severely injured patients presenting to WCHN as a member of the WCHN Trauma Team, both in the Emergency Department, and during admission, under consultant supervision
  • Assist the WCHN trauma nurse coordinator in Trauma Governance Activities, including preparation of audit data and case presentation for the monthly Trauma M&M.
  • Attend the WCHN Trauma Audit Group Meetings and WCHN Trauma Education Sessions during rostered hours
  • Participate in a roster to provide overnight care of ward and ED patients with acute surgical issues requiring assessment by a member of the surgical team
  • Participate in research projects in the field of paediatric or adolescent trauma
  • Attend outpatient clinics relevant to the field of trauma care, including fracture, burns and rehabilitation

    • About You

    To be successful in this role, you will have :

  • Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent
  • Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia as a Medical Practitioner with General Medical Registration.
  • RACS Early Management of Severe Trauma Course completion or equivalent
  • RACS Care of the Critically Ill Surgical Patient Course completion or equivalent
  • Clinical experience in acute surgical care, including trauma
  • Skill in problem solving and decision making at an organisational and individual level.
  • Understanding both the rights and responsibilities of patients and their families

    • What WCHN Can Offer You

  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.
  • Salary package a range of benefits (including living expenses such as mortgage, rent, utility bills and groceries) up to $9,010 each FBT year + $2,650 for Meal Entertainment expenses each FBT year. Click here more information
  • Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
  • Free public transport for SA Health Metropolitan Hospital workers to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Note : Does not apply to network community sites.
  • Access to generous leave provisions and professional development opportunities
  • Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program

    • About Us

    The Women’s & Children’s Health Network is the state’s leading provider of best practice health care for women, babies, children and young people across South Australia.  We offer :

  • specialist care for children with acute and chronic conditions
  • state of the art maternity and obstetric care services
  • community based services reaching hundreds of thousands of babies, children and young people, their families and communities across SA
  • specialist programs including Mental Health, Child & Family Health services, Youth and Aboriginal Health services.

    • Join our patient centred team and contribute to providing South Australia’s women, babies, children and young people with the best health care through both within our hospital or via our many and varied community services and programs.

    Our values of Compassion, Respect, Equity, Accountability and working Together for Excellence or CREATE Together represent who we are as a Network.

    Want to know more about WCHN opportunities?  Click Here to discover how you can Realise your Potential and join one of the many teams at the Women’s and Children’s Network to make positive change in our community.

    Stay connected with our Network!  Follow us on LinkedIn to stay informed about exciting job opportunities and updates on what we do. Click here to join the conversation.

    Special Conditions

    To find out more about this role, including key selection criteria, all special conditions and minimum requirements, please click on the attached role description and also review our document checklists below.

    Immunisation Requirements Checklist

    Applicant Documents Checklist

    Application Instructions

    You will be required to attach a 1-2 page cover letter addressing the key selection criteria of the role and a current résumé / curriculum vitae prior to clicking 'Submit Application'. It is recommended to allow enough time to complete the whole application as the system times out after one hour of inactivity.

    Other Important Information

    The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time.  Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.

    Want further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

    Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

    Enquiries

    Paula Bertram

    E-mail :

    Application Closing Date : 1 / 08 / 2025 – 11 : 55pm

    Useful Links

    2026 WCHN Trauma & Ortho Registrar - Role Description.pdf

    Advertised : 27 May 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

    Applications close : 01 Aug 2025 Cen. Australia Standard Time

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