Registrar - Service - Intensive Care

WA Country Health Service is seeking ICU Registrars (CICM, Trainee or Service) to join the team in Bunbury Health Campus.

This is a Fixed Term Full Time appointment commencing ASAP until 01/02/2026 with possibility of extension(s).

Salary:  Registrar Year 1-7 $147,236 to $196,540* p.a.

*includes base salary $120,492 to $164,513 pa, professional development allowance $10,969 pa and 12% employer contributed superannuation.

Please note, employees who move between different WA Department of Health entities will bring their entitlements (annual leave, long service leave, personal leave) with them. Taking a rural contract is not viewed as a break in service.

POSITION PROFILE

The intensive care unit at Bunbury Hospital operates in 2 pods totalling up to 8 beds.

The unit admits adult general surgical and medical patients for both intensive care and high dependency care.  It is the only regional ICU in WA, and averages 600-700 patient admissions per year.  The ICU also provides an ICU Outreach Service including MET and Code Blue Response, patient transport and retrieval.

Bunbury ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care of Australia and New Zealand for Limited General Training (G6) and Rural training. There are opportunities available for accredited rotation through anaesthetics, paediatrics, general medicine and ED.

Bunbury Hospital is accredited for Australian Medical Council Work-based Assessment (WBA) for eligible applicants, however hospital-based rotations in general medicine, surgery and emergency medicine for full general registration is not a component of this post and there is a considerable application waitlist for the WBA program.

To be Successful in the Role:

Applicants must hold or be eligible for Registration with the Australian Medical Board, be at least PGY3 level and six months experience in Critical Care Medicine at a registrar level is preferred (Emergency; ICU or Anaesthetics), with a preference for candidates who have experience from Australia or a comparable health system.

FOR FURTHER JOB-RELATED INFORMATION

We encourage you to contact Dr Bronwyn Bebee, Co-Head of Department, ICU – Bunbury Health Campus on 08 9722 1000 or bronwyn.bebee@health.wa.gov.au

REGION PROFILE

Bunbury Health Campus is a 171-bed hospital that functions as the Regional Resource Centre for the South West region with all major specialties present on site including ICU and CCU/cath lab.

Bunbury itself, is a picturesque harbour city on the south west coast of WA, 175km or two hours drive from Perth, in the heart of the South West – WA’s premier holiday region. While living in this beautiful seaside city, enjoy all types of water sports along the coast and within the harbour, bushwalking, mountain-biking and camping in local forests, 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 very family orientated with great schools and many children’s sport activities to choose from.

More information:

WA Country Health Service - Working at Bunbury Regional Hospital

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

In addition to the great salary our employees enjoy an amazing range of benefits which may include (in line with operational requirements):

• 12% employer contributed superannuation into a fund of your choice. For further information click here.
• Access to generous salary packaging arrangements
• Professional Development Opportunities and Study Leave/assistance
• Flexible working arrangements
• Flexible leave arrangements
• Other professional and location-based allowances

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Applicants must provide the following documentation for the panel to assess based on merit:

1. Cover Letter (optional – maximum of two pages)
2. A detailed curriculum vitae (up to 4 A4 pages) including the names and contact details of 2 x referees. Your CV must provide a summary of your experience in the context of the advertised vacancy.
3. A Selection Criteria - Applicants are advised to write a statement addressing the selection criteria on page 4 of this Job Description Form:  JDF - 614588 Registrar Service ICU.pdf

Applicant documents should be complete and ready to attach prior to applying online. Please ensure you allow sufficient time to complete the online application process.

If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact MedJobsWA@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
• Whilst this selection process will initially be used to fill the above vacancy, it may also be used to fill other "similar" vacancies throughout the health service. In addition to this, should the successful applicant decline or vacate the advertised vacancy, then the next most suitable applicant may also be selected from this process. Both of these options remain valid for a period of twelve (12) months from when the authorised delegate endorses the recruitment decision.
• 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.
• 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.
• Please note this recruitment 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.

LATE OR EMAIL APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.