2027 General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar

Salary:

from $57.71 to $79.44, Registrar Year 1 to Registrar Year 6

Location:

Werribee Mercy Hospital Contact:

Henry To
- ***@mercy.com.au Surgical Admin Team
- *****@mercy.com.au Where there's life, there's Mercy. Where there's care, there's You. Through the battles and the breakthroughs, we're there. Where will you be? For over a century, our incredible teams have provided care for people when they need it most. Our people feel great pride in this, and they value the security and stability

we offer
. But it also means so much opportunity
- to build on all that's gone before, to grow your impact and gain experience that's hard to find elsewhere. At Mercy Health, it's all about taking what we have and making it better. To do that, we need you. Join us as at Mercy Health, and help our teams deliver even greater outcomes. About the opportunity General Surgery Summary of the role:

The General Surgery Unit is an accredited training rotation for the RACS General Surgery program and currently has two SET trainees allocated by General Surgery Australia. This role will support the needs of this unit. This is a 12 months position, offering General Surgery. The role is to assist the general surgery unit to provide a range of services including emergency assessment and management, pre and post-operative care, attending operating lists and the outpatient management of patients across a range of emergency and elective general surgery conditions. The sub-specialities in Acute General Surgery, Colorectal, Upper Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary and Breast/Endocrine. Two fixed term rotational contract is available
- 12-month contract Feb 2027 to Feb 2028 Clinical duties will include emergency assessment and management, pre and postoperative care,



attending operating lists, attending and running outpatient clinics and managing planning meetings and all audit requirements of the unit. Provide high quality clinical care under the supervision, or with the support, of the consultant general surgery surgeons and participate fully in the activities of the department. For General Surgery, there will be participation in the afterhours (evenings), weekend and nights registrar roster. The position would be suitable for a doctor looking to gain future entry into General Surgery training. We may consider a qualified and registerable Australian or International graduate looking for a supported position in general surgery The successful applicant will be employed as per the terms and conditions set out in the current Victorian Public Health Sector (AMA
- Victoria) Doctors in Training (Single Interest Employers) Enterprise Agreement Mentoring, research projects and CV building toward a training position would be supported as part of this role. Concurrent educational opportunities and higher degrees are encouraged and built into the roster. Opportunities for teaching and education through the University of Notre Dame (Melbourne Campus)

ABOUT YOU: Current general registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA). Provisional registration will NOT be accepted. Candidates currently residing overseas will also NOT be accepted.



A high standard of written and verbal English communication skills. A practical common approach to problem solving & trouble shooting Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team. Prior experience at PGY3 or above in general surgery as Senior Resident or Registrar in an Australia/New Zealand hospital or equivalent Preferably completed or enrolled for RACS courses (CCRISP, EMST, ASSET) and may have undertaken a Diploma in Anatomy, Anatomy Course (RACS) or worked in an Anatomy demonstration position Teaching/educational experience A desire to participate in research

SELECTION CRITERIA Experience in urology/general surgery as a HMO/Registrar in Australia (or equivalent) with strengths in surgical management General Registration in Australia with the Australian Health Practitioner Agency (AHPRA) with prior completion of all components requirements (including Part 1 and 2 clinical examinations). Provisional/supervised registrat Demonstrates independence in surgical management Strong communication and skilled skills toward other employees Availability for 12 months Skills in quality assurance, audit, and teaching Interest or expertise in a general surgery sub-specialty area Desire to apply for training program

What you'll bring You're resilient, compassionate and have a whole lot of heart. Most importantly, you are committed to delivering exceptional patient-centred care. You will also be required to provide evidence of, or in the process of obtaining: A current Police Record Check and Working with Children Check. Proof of current influenza vaccination and other vaccination status consistent with public health orders. Ready to help us shape the f

📌 2027 General Surgery Unaccredited Registrar (Melbourne)
🏢 Mercy Health
📍 Melbourne