CALHN (The Queen Elizabeth Hospital) Advanced Trainee Geriatric Medicine 2025Job no: 869665
Work type: Full time
Location: Adelaide CBD
Categories: Medical
Central Adelaide Local Health NetworkThe Queen Elizabeth Hospital, WoodvilleSalary MDP-2 $89,253 - $144,291 p.a. + superannuation and salary packagingFull-time temporaryDuration of the training program: 24 months from 4/8/25
Term of the Contract: 3 Years in line with clause 52 of the Salaried Medical Officers Enterprise Agreement
About the role An exciting opportunity is presented for an individual with a genuine interest in Geriatric Medicine who wants to undertake training in this specialty with the Aged and Extended Care Services, a Professorial geriatric medicine service linked to the University of Adelaide. The advanced training positions are based at one of South Australia's leading acute referral, teaching, and research centres, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, with a research precinct, the Basil Hetzel Institute.
Accredited for two core years of advanced training in geriatric medicine, rotations could include experience in Inpatient Geriatric Medicine (Geriatric Evaluation and Management & Acute Geriatrics), Orthogeriatric Medicine, Acute Medical Unit Liaison Service, Rural Ambulatory Geriatric Evaluation and Management (Port Lincoln and Whyalla), Psychogeriatric Medicine, Outpatients (including falls and cognitive clinics), community geriatric medicine and Transition Care Program.
You will be responsible for managing the care of all patients allocated to the current department in consultation with the responsible Registrars, Consultants, Nurses, and Allied Health professionals. You will maintain a high standard of patient care for inpatients and outpatients and provide an effective and accurate clinical handover of patient care at the change of daily shifts and the change of a clinical attachment. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to continuous quality improvement and education activities, participating in the department's CME, research, and teaching program.
A team player who can operate effectively as part of a team or individually, you will demonstrate competency in routine and common procedural ward-based skills. You will possess high-level skills in negotiation and communication, exhibiting the ability to display genuine empathy for patients and their relatives. You will have proven skills in problem-solving and decision-making at both the clinical and individual levels.
About CALHN The Central Adelaide Local Health Network includes South Australia's major quaternary facility, the Royal Adelaide Hospital, The Queen Elizabeth Hospital, the Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre, and the Repat Health Precinct. We also deliver mental health services at Glenside Health Services and at a range of other locations across the metropolitan and regional areas.
What we offer Attractive salary packaging availableStrong community-minded culture and values providing world-class care to South AustraliansAccess to Fitness Passport, a discounted workplace health and fitness program available to CALHN staff and their families.Opportunity for movement across the SA Health system: There are always opportunities for you to develop your skills and your career at one of our many metropolitan or regional sites.Essential Requirements: Current National Police Clearance (NPC)Working with Children CheckAged Care Screening checkImmunisation screening as indicated in the role description.Diversity and inclusion: At CALHN we support and foster a culture in which employees feel they belong and feel safe at work. The culture aims to encourage all people to use their talents and to be valued and rewarded for their contributions.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.
Application Information: The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Job ref: 869665
Enquiries to: Renuka Visvanathan
Telephone: 8222 8178
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Application Closing Date: 11.55 pm Friday 29 November 2024
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