About the role

The department of general surgery manages all aspects of acute and elective general surgery including Breast and Endocrine (Unit 1), Hepatobiliary (Unit 2), Colorectal (Unit 3), Upper GI & Thoracic (Unit 4), Acute Surgery / Trauma (Unit 5) and Burns. There are weekly surgical education sessions and fortnightly multidisciplinary meetings and morbidity & mortality meetings. There will be opportunities to undertake surgical research with the various surgical units and there is a strong focus on mentoring and assisting Principal House Officers (PHO) to successfully apply for the General Surgery SET training program.

This role is designed for a PHO to gain surgical experience in a variety of rotations including each of the general surgical units as well as rotations in ICU, surgical relieving, surgical nights PHO positions. Each rotation typically is for a 3-month period.

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:

• Interview and examine patients to identify clinical problems.
• Select appropriate investigations.
• Assemble clinical information and the results of investigations.
• Diagnose clinical conditions.
• Plan overall clinical care through a comprehensive management plan.
• Initiate and maintain continuous critical care.
• Help patients share the responsibility of their management and care.
• Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
• Utilise clinical practice guidelines and evidence-based care principles.
• Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
• Communicate regularly and effectively with all required department medical officers.
• Practice excellence in communication with patients and relatives.
• Actively participate in the hospitals post graduate medical education program.
• Perform medical administrative tasks as required.

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.