Registrar REG1-REG6 - Remuneration Package Range $143,275 - $179,086 (including salary $122,264 to $ 153,195)
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin/Palmerston
Two fixed vacancies are available for 12 months

Opportunities for Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar’s

A great career in health… goes with the Territory

The Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a leading healthcare institution in Darwin, Northern Territory, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to diverse communities. Positioned in a tropical setting, RDH offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics, palliative care, medical imaging, pharmacy, dialysis. and specialised care for the unique health challenges of the region. It is the Top Ends primary allocation centre for prevocational doctors.

The Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is committed to providing comprehensive medical services to the greater Darwin community. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, and maternal and child health.

The RDH and PRH are seeking dedicated and highly motivated Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar’s to join our dynamic surgical team. As a registrar, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams in a supportive and challenging environment, providing high-quality care to patients in the surgical ward.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, exposure to a broad range of surgical cases, and hands-on experience in a teaching hospital setting.

As an Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar you will:

assist in the assessment, management, and treatment of patients referred from the Emergency department and undertake consults for inpatients

admit, manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of surgical consultants/fellows with the aim of providing the highest possible standards of care.

participate in ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary team meetings

supervise and support junior medical staff

engage in continuous medical education, training, and research activities

participate in on-call and weekend shifts as required

Participate in operations under supervision of fellows/surgeons.

Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.

Assist outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals.

To be successful, you must have general registration with AHPRA, have appropriate training and experience applicable to general surgery, be committed to high quality patient care and have a strong ability to communicate.

The Benefits

Access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities

Mentorship and support from senior surgical staff

Competitive salary and benefits package

Flexible working arrangements

Exposure to a wide variety of surgical cases

A dynamic and supportive team environment

The Lifestyle

Picture a place where beautiful landscapes surround a busy, multicultural city. A melting pot of cultures where great food and new friends paired with a unique outdoor lifestyle awaits you. Welcome to Darwin, the traditional lands of the Larrakia people.

Darwin has a very distinct and dynamic way of life to offer while allowing you to have work-life balance and time for family, friends, and recreation. Greater Darwin is the fastest growing region in the NT with a population of nearly 150,000.

We celebrate a host of excellent and creative events from music, theatre, art and cultural events and festivals to popular local markets; and have strong sporting communities. The region offers incredible outdoor experiences from hiking, camping and fishing unique landscapes, chasing waterfalls and rock pools, to enjoying sandy beaches and spectacular tropical sunsets.

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For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Suraj Rathnayake on 08 8922 8624 or [email protected]

Quote vacancy number: 45234
Closing date: 22/04/2025

Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.

For a copy of the Job Description or to view career opportunities in the Northern Territory Government please visit https://jobs.nt.gov.au/Home/Search