General medical abilities as a resident/senior resident medical officer to work without direct supervision but have support from VMOs
CPR Skills
Including and not limited to proficiency in peripheral venous cannulation, arterial blood gas sampling, urethral catheterisation, ECG interpretation, lumbar puncture, use of fluids and blood products, simple suturing
Initial assessment and management of deteriorating patients with appropriate escalation
Understanding of the neonatal resuscitation pathway Initial Assessment of deterioration and understanding of the APGAR score Able to perform Initial baby check
Able to participate in the rapid response team and be able to continue management of patient after acute phase
Maintain airway and bag and mask ventilation BLS
Assessment of and initial management of injuries (eg acute falls)
Initial assessment of behaviour disturbance , altered moods and suicidal ideation
Initial assessment and management of deteriorating patient with appropriate escalation to VMOs
Should obtain handovers of patients at the beginning of the shift and the handovers for the next shift through EMR2. Able to handover when shift finishes and / or escalate using ISBAR Able to document clinical notes in emr2 and generate handover notes and discharge summary
Credentials
NSW Hospital paperwork (LHD specific); NSW Health online training modules; immunisations/vaccinations; Primary Degree; Fellowship & CPD Certificate (if applicable); References; CRC; NSW WWCC; Indemnity; Medicare provider number; ID check; NSW declarations (e.g. Hep B; TB; Secondary Employment; Code of Conduct); Current AHPRA Registration
Want to know more?
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, contact Medical and Surgical Services by email at medsurg@wave.com.au and quote job reference number 129833.