Emergency Medicine Stage 1 Trainee, Nepean Hospital

Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District

CAM30265

Employment Type: Temporary Full Time (01-Feb-2027 up to 3 years)
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38

Requisition ID: CAM30265

This position serves as an introduction to Emergency Medicine training. Its main purpose is to give the Trainee a broad experience in Emergency Medicine and Critical Care. It may include terms in Paediatrics, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. Other terms of interest including Obstetrics and Gynaecology and Psychiatry can be explored if fulfilling training requirements and is determined on staff level capacity.

Special skills terms including Ultrasound and Medical Education are accredited by ACEM, with Clinical Toxicology to commence in mid-2027.

There is a strong Research and Quality Improvement Unit which aims to translate clinical research into changes in clinical practice and encourage junior medical involvement in all stages of different projects or trials.

The Emergency Department supports completion of the Certificate and Diploma of Emergency Medicine through ACEM. It also accredits training in other programs, such as for the College for GPs or the College for Rural and Remote Medicine, with terms appropriate to this training to be sought.

The position is recognised by the RACGP for prior learning, including paediatrics.

- Assessing, investigating and initially managing patients presenting to the Emergency Department under supervision of senior emergency doctors.
- Taking an active role in the resuscitation room and learning procedural skills.
- Communicating clearly to patients and their relatives where appropriate, the findings of assessment and the plan of management.
- Undertaking education and various other quality assurance activities carried out within the department.
- Participating in 24/7 rotating roster of days, evenings, nights and weekends.





Where you'll be working

- Nepean Emergency sees approximately 75,000 patients per year, of which about 36% are admitted to hospital. Approximately 20% of these patients are under 14 years of age.
- Staffed by 50 Emergency Physicians providing up to 5 consultants per shift from 0700-2400, with Advanced Trainee cover overnight.
- Consultant special interests including retrieval, toxicology, ultrasound and medical education.
- Designated Regional Trauma Centre by the Institute of Trauma and Injury Management.
- Accredited by ACEM for 3 years of training including TS4.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia in an appropriate registration category.
- Appropriate experience in an Australian Emergency Department, or in an equivalent setting or discipline, in the last 2 years.
- Sufficient clinical experience in order to undertake the key accountabilities for this role.
- Selected into Fellowship training or has applied for Fellowship training by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.
- This position is subject to an appropriate supervision level which can be supported by the health agency. If the incumbent's registration conditions include supervision requirements, the level of supervision must be able to be supported by the health agency for this role.
- Adept written and verbal communication skills and ability to communicate effectively and respectfully with patients, family members and others members of the health care team.




- Valid Working with Children Check, cleared National Police Check.
- To be employed by NSW Health you are required to provide evidence of vaccination to comply with the NSW Health Occupational Assessment, Screening & Vaccination against Specified Infectious Diseases Policy, including any amendments made from time to time.

Selection criteria

- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role.
- Selected into Fellowship training or has applied for Fellowship training by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently in a supervised environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team with an understanding of the roles of the doctor and other members of the healthcare team.
- Adept good organisational and time management skills and ability to manage competing priorities in a complex environment.
- Demonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.
- Evidence of continuing career development and commitment to self-education.

Need more information

Click here for the Position Description. Find out more about applying for this position. Please ensure you attach your curriculum vitae to your submission.

For role related queries or questions contact: Dr Alan Ritchie, Emergency Staff Specialist and Co-DEMT on

NBMLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.

NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today.

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