Role Description

Job ad reference:

RBH166052

Closing Date:

Thursday, 19 March 2015

Role title:

Senior or Junior House Officers

Classification:

L2 L3

Status (temp/perm):

Several temporary full time

positions from August 2015 to
January 2016

Salary Range:

$2826.60 - $3043.90 per

fortnight

Unit/Department:

Centre for Medical Officer

Recruitment and Education
Royal Brisbane and Womens
Hospital

Hospital and Health

Service:

Metro North Hospital and Health

Service

Contact name:

Rosie Himpson

Location*:

Herston

Contact number:

(07) 3646 8335

Online applications:

www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus or www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au

* Please note: there may be a requirement to work at other facilities located across Metro North Hospital & Health Service

Applications will not be accepted via a third party

About Metro North Hospital and Health Service
Metro North Hospital and Health Service (MNHHS) is an independent statutory body overseen by a Hospital and
Health Board. It is the largest of 16 Hospital and Health Services in the Queensland Public Health system. It
covers an area of 4157 square kilometres and serves a population approaching 900,000 people. MNHHS is
unique in its composition in that two of its five hospitals are tertiary facilities that provide statewide super specialty
services such as Heart and Lung Transplantation, Burns, and Positron Emission Tomography (PET). MNHHS also
comprises a variety of residential facilities, Oral Health Services and a fully integrated Mental Health Service
including both community and hospital based care.
Our Vision
MNHHS exemplifies compassionate, innovative and high quality health care, providing one hospital and health
service for many.
Our Values

Respect

Teamwork

Compassion

Shared Responsibility
Our values support those of the Queensland Public Service of Customers first, Ideas into action, Unleash potential,
Be courageous, and Empower people.
Please visit our website for additional information about MNHHS. http://www.health.qld.gov.au/metronorth/
About the Role
Purpose
Resident Medical Officers form an integral part of each medical term. There are 10-12 week rotations through
various clinical units. RBWH offers terms in all major specialities and is the major trauma centre in the region.
RBWH is the biggest tertiary referral institution in Queensland.
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The position of a Resident Medical Officer encompasses several roles:

Provision of clinical and medical administrative services under some degree of supervision (consistent with the
level of experience).



Formulation and implementation of patient management plans in line with evidence-based and cost
effectiveness principles.
Coordination on in-patient management in conjunction with other health professionals.
Assistance in teaching responsibilities to interns, medical students and more junior colleagues.
Communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
Surgical assistance.
Extensive communication with patients and their relatives.
Adherence to legal and ethical requirements, pertinent to health care delivery.

Key Accountabilities

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 Registrars and Consultants.

Practice excellence in communication with patients and relatives.

Actively participate in the hospitals post graduate medical education program.

Perform medical administrative tasks as required.
Safety and Quality

Relevant to the position, participate in the ongoing education, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of
safety and quality initiatives relevant to The National Safety and Quality Health Services Standards and the
Australian Council on Healthcare Standards (ACHS) Evaluation and Quality Improvement Program (EQuIP).
Mandatory qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements

Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and, where applicable, registration or membership
with the Medical Board of Australia. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the
appropriate supervisor/manager prior to the commencement of clinical duties.
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed on your ability to demonstrate the following key capabilities, knowledge and experience.
Within the context of the responsibilities described above under Key Accountabilities, the ideal applicant will be
someone who can demonstrate the following:

Demonstrated excellence in communication skills.

Demonstrated competent clinic practice. Ability to confidently recognise a sick patient and situations where
additional help is required.
Interest and willingness to pursue risk management in clinical practice.
Evidence of participation in team-based work environment.
Demonstrate ability to actively participate in a working environment supporting quality human resource
management practices including employment equity, anti-discrimination, occupational health and safety and
ethical behaviour.

How to apply
Please provide the following information to the panel to assess your suitability:
1. A short statement (maximum 2 pages) on how your experience, abilities, knowledge and personal qualities
would enable you to achieve the key accountabilities and meet the key skills requirements.
2. Your current CV or resume, including referees. You must seek approval prior to nominating a person as a
referee. Referees should have a thorough knowledge of your work performance and conduct, and it is
preferable to include your current/immediate past supervisor. By providing the names and contact details of
your referee/s you consent for these people to be contacted by the selection panel. If you do not wish for a
referee to be contacted, please indicate this on your CV or resume.
3. Submit your application online via www.health.qld.gov.au/workforus or www.smartjobs.qld.gov.au by the
closing date.
4. Please note that hand delivered applications will not be accepted.
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Additional Information

Applications will remain current for 12 months or for the duration of the vacancy.

Future vacancies of a temporary, full time and part time nature may also be filled through this recruitment
process.

Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or
body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research
Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines.

Pre-employment screening, including criminal history and discipline history checks, may be undertaken on
persons recommended for employment. Roles providing health, counselling and support services mainly to
children will require a Blue Card, unless otherwise exempt.

Applicants may be required to disclose any pre-existing illness or injury which may impact on their ability ti
perform the role. Details are available in section 571 of the Workers Compensation and Rehabilitation Act
2003. (http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/workers-compensation-and-rehabilitation/)

Applicants will be required to give a statement of their employment as a lobbyist within one (1) month of taking
up the appointment. Details are available at

http://www.psc.qld.gov.au/publications/assets/policies/lobbyist-disclosure-policy.pdf

Employees who are permanently appointed to Queensland Health may be required to undertake a period of
probation appropriate to the appointment. For further information, refer to Probation HR Policy B2
http://www.health.qld.gov.au/qhpolicy/docs/pol/qh-pol-197.pdf.

All relevant health professionals, who in the course of their duties formulate a reasonable suspicion that a child
or youth has been abused or neglected in their home/community environment, have a legislative and a duty of
care obligation to immediately report such concerns to Child Safety Services, Department of Communities.

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