Medical Officer – ICU | St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, Spring Hill

Employment Term:Casual

Location:located opposite Roma St Parklands, St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital is just a short walk to Brisbane city

Remuneration:Attractive Hourly Rate + Super + Not for Profit Salary Packaging + Penalties & Allowances

- SAWMH has an onsite gymnasium that you can use at your leisure.

St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital (SAWMH), Spring Hill, is seeking ICU Registered Medical Officers for casual, 6- or 12-month contract positions, with the possibility of extension.

SAWMH is a 250 bedded hospital and part of UnitingCare, providing health and community services to thousands of people every day through its services.

The Intensive Care Unit at SAWMH is the first private hospital to introduce the ‘ICU of the Future’ in 3 of its 15 bedspaces. These 3 beds have been developed with the patient at the forefront to optimize patient recovery. There are substantial research opportunities from within the ICU and the Critical Care Research Group (CCRG).

Surgical Disciplines:

Cardiothoracic, Vascular, Neurosurgery, ENT, Urology and General Surgery

Medical Disciplines:

Cardiology, Renal, Gastroenterology, Respiratory, General Medicine and ED

Role Description:

The position reports directly to the Director of the ICU and his Deputies.

The position is CICM accredited for Limited General 6 months Training.

Requirements and Opportunities:

Perform a full admission on all patients transferred or admitted to the Unit

Attend ward rounds led by the ICU specialists

Liaise with treating VMO’s as appropriate

Attend MERT & CODE calls

Clinical assistance for Ward RMO as required

Assist with unit educational programs





Contribute to unit Morbidity and Mortality meetings

Research opportunities are available

What you’ll bring:

Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)

Medical degree from a recognised medical school, with a minimum of three years’ postgraduate experience

At least 12 months’ experience working in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU), with exposure to cardiac surgical patients highly regarded

Strong clinical judgement, initiative and the ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced critical care environment

A compassionate, patient-centred approach when supporting patients and their families

Robust communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to provide clear information and respond confidently to patient and family enquiries

The ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team

A commitment to ongoing professional development, including keeping up to date with current medical and critical care practices and literature

A willingness to contribute to ICU teaching and learning activities

An interest in progressing further in ICU or critical care training would be highly regarded

Flexibility to work a rotating 12-hour roster, including day shifts (8am-8pm) and night shifts (8pm-8am)

What makes a difference for you?





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- Flexible work arrangements to support work-life balance
- A recognition and rewards platform, providing employee discounts at hundreds of retailers, including everyday expenses, holidays, health insurance, annual awards celebration, wellbeing and employee assistance programs
- 12 weeks paid parental leave and 2 weeks paid partner leave, available after 6 months service, in addition to the government scheme
- Diversity and inclusive leave, offering paid gender affirmation leave and cultural leave options (paid and unpaid) for those who may celebrate Lunar New Year, Diwali, Ramadan, NAIDOC weeks and other significant cultural events
- Career development opportunities to challenge yourself, grow and make a meaningful difference
- A positive and inclusive team based on respect, shared standards, strong values and a commitment to serving others
- We’d love you to be part of our UnitingCare family

By joining our Hospitals, you’ll also be welcomed as part of the UnitingCare family. The second-largest Queensland employer, we’re a proud not-for-profit with more than 17,500 staff and 9, 000 volunteers across our brands of BlueCare, Lifeline, ARRCS, The Wesley Hospital, Buderim Private Hospital, St Stephen’s Hospital, and St Andrew's War Memorial Hospital, and have been leading by example for more than 100 years. Our tea

📌 Medical Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Unitingcare Health
📍 Brisbane