Location: Perth Metropolitan Area
Work Type: Fixed Term - Part Time, Fixed Term - Full Time
WHERE COMPASSION MEETS EXCELLENCE: JOIN OUR NEONATOLOGY DEPARTMENT TODAY! VCID No. 919921 Child and Adolescent Health Service 2025 Medical Intake Position Profile and Role:
Neonatology cares for the sickest newborn babies, infants who are born preterm and babies requiring specialist treatment in their first months of life. Successful applicants will have the skills to manage inpatients, outpatients, and emergency patients under the supervision of Neonatology Specialists. We have Neonatal Units across two sites, the Perinatal Centre - King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH); and the surgical centre - Perth Children's Hospital (PCH). Additionally, we have the Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS) WA located at Perth Children's Hospital.
These positions are on a shift-based roster, to provide a 24-hour/7-day service, including after-hours shifts. Applications will be considered for Fixed-Term Full Time positions for 12-24 months with the possibility of extension(s). Part-Time requests will be considered on an individual basis. About Neonatology:
The Neonatology Department is composed of several specialized units:
KEMH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , situated in Subiaco, stands as the largest tertiary/quaternary perinatal NICU in Australia. Approximately 2,200 babies who are born preterm, need respiratory support or require other intensive treatment are admitted to the King Edward Memorial Hospital (KEMH) NICU each year. PCH Neonatal Intensive Care Unit , located within the Queen Elizabeth II Medical Centre site in Nedlands, serves as the sole tertiary surgical NICU in Western Australia. Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS WA) , situated at PCH, is intricately involved in the retrieval and transport of ill newborns from both metropolitan and regional areas of Western Australia. The CAHS Neonatology Department offers an enriching experience that contributes to the well-being of newborns and young children, while also providing valuable learning and growth for medical professionals.
How to Apply:
Applicants are requested to apply online via MedCareersWA . Applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.
Applicants should provide a cover letter clearly indicating their preferred site(s)/unit(s) in ranking order of preference. Please note that you will be allocated rotations to your first preference as far as practical. You will be asked to address the following questions that are associated with the selection criteria of the role. The selection criteria can be found linked above and should be used as reference when providing your answers. A maximum of 500 words per question.
Please state your most recent Neonatal experience as a Neonatal Registrar, Paediatric Registrar, or Neonatal Senior Registrar/ Fellow in a tertiary Neonatal Centre (within the last 5 years) with at least 6 months experience. Please provide an example of your high-level competencies and expert-level expertise within a neonatal intensive care context. Please provide an example of a complex case from your experience in neonatal intensive care. Please provide examples of how you demonstrate your commitment to professional development. Attach a copy of your current CV/Resume outlining your most recent and relevant work experience. Conditions of Service:
The terms and conditions of service are in accordance with the WA Health System – Medical Practitioners – AMA Industrial Agreement.
Employee Benefits:
Working for WA Health & CAHS gives you access to some of the most sought-after benefits available among Western Australian employers.
Information:
For job related enquiries pertaining to King Edward Memorial Hospital NICU, we encourage you to contact Dr Steven Resnick, Head of Department Neonatology.
Our Values guide our work in every action, and that includes recruitment and employment! CAHS encourages Aboriginal people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds or LGBTI communities, and people with disability to work with us.
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