Registrar Emergency Medicine - Bunbury Hospital - Expression of Interest

We are seeking Expressions of Interest from Emergency Medicine Service and Trainee Registrars for Fixed Term Full Time opportunities for 6 and 12 months commencing in February 2025, with the possibility of extension(s).

This position will be based in Bunbury.

POSITION PROFILE

Do you want to combine a great mix of rural and regional medicine with one of WA’s best kept secrets in terms of location and lifestyle?

As an ED registrar at Bunbury Hospital, you will get unrivalled exposure to “real” Emergency Medicine (including procedures) within a fully supervised department. If you believe “variety is the spice of life” Bunbury could be the place for you!

The Campus is a 171-bed hospital that functions as the regional resource centre for the Southwest region with all major specialties present on site including ICU and CCU/Cath lab. As the regional centre for the Southwest and being the only Emergency Department in Bunbury, this means you will be exposed to the whole spectrum of acute medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, gynaecological, and mental health related illnesses.

The Emergency Department is the largest department in the hospital and the biggest Emergency Department in WA outside of Perth.  The Department consists of 39 beds including ED ambulatory care and Short Stay Unit.  The Department receives more than 45,000 presentations per year of whom approximately 40% require admission.  Case mix, including acuity and activity is highly varied. Our patients are younger than many tertiary sites with 25% being children. The department sees the whole spectrum of Emergency Presentations and registrars generally have more opportunity for procedures than in metropolitan tertiary EDs. Emergency Department staff may assist with medical transfers on the Bunbury Rescue Helicopter.

ED medical staff include Specialist Emergency Physicians, Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars, Residents, and Interns. The lifestyle is highly desired, and the regional location means very short commutes to work.

Bunbury Health Campus provides the opportunity for the following:

• Twenty-four months ACEM training ED time - accredited for 10 trainees.
• Accredited for ACEM PLB/PER
• Accredited (and highly rated) training rotations to anaesthetics and foundation Intensive Care Unit
• Medical education and simulation SST
• Hands on care for all patients
• Education: Protected multi-modal departmental education, grand rounds, in situ sim, code blue sim and more
• Exam preparation training—protected time (Primary and Fellowship Exam) - with proven track record of success
• Full access to exam and study leave
• Access to the ACEM EM Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma
• Rural Generalist Training with accreditation with RACGP and ACRRM for both core and advanced training

Applicants must have a minimum of six months experience in Critical Care Medicine (Emergency; Acute Medicine; Intensive Care Unit or Anaesthetics).

ACEM trainees, SIMGs, GP and RG trainees and others are welcome to apply. If you do, Bunbury Hospital offers an excellent opportunity to experience a wide variety of presentations in a regional setting. 

REGION PROFILE

Bunbury itself is a picturesque harbour city on the South West coast of WA, 175km or two hours' drive from Perth. It is located in the heart of the South West – WA’s premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, you can enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour. Inland, venture out for some bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests. Try tasting the award-winning wines from our fantastic local wineries and enjoying fresh local produce in your home and in restaurants and cafes.

The area is also very family orientated with great schools and many children’s sport activities to choose from. South West residents have a high sense of community and rate their region as a safe place to live and raise children, with excellent access to services such as health and education contributing to their positive lifestyle and general wellbeing.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Ehab Badawy, Consultant Emergency Medicine on Ehab.Badawy@health.wa.gov.au for any additional queries.

Alternatively, please contact Maddison Matthews, Senior Medical Workforce Officer WACHS-SWMedicalRecruitment@health.wa.gov.au

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applicants are requested to apply online via the "Apply now" button below.

Please note applicants must have a current, valid email address in order to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. Emailed applications will not be accepted.

To apply for this Expression of Interest, please submit the following:

1. A cover letter of no more than 2 pages outlining suitability to the position (based on the Work-Related Requirements/Selection Criteria found in JDF attached)
2. Detailed CV which summarises your qualifications, registration, and relevant experience.
3. The contact details of two professional referees and one must be your current supervisor or line manager.

Applicants are advised that selection interviews may not be required.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedCareersWA@health.wa.gov.au 

OTHER CONDITIONS

This position is subject to a Western Australian Working With Children (WWC) Check. For further information please refer to the WWC website at: https://workingwithchildren.wa.gov.au

 WA Health engages staff in positions of trust and responsibility. WA Health policies require applicants to undertake criminal records screening and integrity checking as part of the appointment process. Referees may also be asked to comment on an applicant’s integrity and past demonstration of ethical behaviour.

Please note this EOI process requires completion of satisfactory Pre-Employment Health Assessment (PEHA).  Any offer of employment with WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is conditional on satisfactory PEHA to ensure you are able to perform the inherent requirements of the position. An unsatisfactory PEHA will result in the offer of employment being withdrawn.  Please see the attached WACHS PEHA Policy for further information.

WA Health is committed to eliminating all forms of discrimination in the provision of our service. We embrace diversity and strongly encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally diverse backgrounds and people with disabilities.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.