About the role

The Transition Year (TY) is a mandatory 12-month training period in a CICM-approved unit, designed to bridge the gap between Senior Registrar and Consultant roles. It provides trainees with graded responsibilities in patient care, fostering clinical autonomy while developing skills in education, administration, and research. By the end of the TY, trainees are expected to competently perform the clinical and non-clinical duties of an Intensive Care Specialist, as outlined in CICM Guidelines IC-2.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Provision of clinical care of patients within, or referred to, the ICU. Work in the lead role for one of the ICU pods under the supervision of the ICU Specialist. ICU Specialist will be available for advice at all times. There will be a graded escalation in autonomy and responsibilities over the year at appropriate times as deemed suitable by the supervising specialists.
TY trainee will manage one of the 3 ICU Pods during the week (under consultant supervision) and be first 'on call' overnight.
To be available for advice to the Junior Doctors (interns, RMOs, and Registrars) where necessary in patient's admission, discharge summaries, reviewing results and investigations.
Ensure continuity of care via appropriate handover procedure in the unit.

Benefits when working for us





Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work setting that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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📌 ICU Transition Year Registrar - ECMO and MCS (Brisbane)
🏢 Queensland Government
📍 Brisbane