About the role

Provide clinical care to patients of the hospital and acquire the necessary skills and knowledge to develop clinical expertise. This is a non-training position. It is anticipated that candidates applying for this role have an interest in pursuing a career in Orthopaedic Surgery. Be involved in the care of patients under the orthopaedic team, as well as assist in operating theatre and outpatient clinics. Assist other members of the surgical team as needed. Supervise and assist with the training of junior staff and undergraduates. Collect and maintain records for the purposes of morbidity and mortality meetings of patients being treated at STARS. Participate in the on-call roster at STARS.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

• Establish management plans for patients in consultation with the
• Report adverse incidents and near misses and actively participate in Hospital's Integrated Risk Management and Safety system, including participation in Incident Monitoring System and Root Cause Analysis where
• Ensure timely, effective and appropriate clinical handover with other staff and healthcare

Health Equity

It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.

Benefits when working for us

• Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
• Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
• Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
• Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED