About the Role:

Participate in patient care, teaching and the research focus of the Royal Melbourne Hospital Department of Anaesthesia and Pain Management which provides a 24-hour perioperative service encompassing:

•             Preanaesthesia assessment

•             Intraoperative anaesthesia and physiologic monitoring

•             Anaesthesia for areas outside of the operating suite

•             Trauma management

•             Resuscitation 

•             Pain services

•             Malignant hyperpyrexia testing

•             Allergy testing for anaesthesia drugs

Essential Requirements for the Role:

•             Registrable with the Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)

•             Fellow of ANZCA

•             Demonstrated sound academic record and good clinical performance

•             Demonstrated professional expertise in Anaesthesia & Pain Management Services,    including: good clinical skills, appropriate management skills, an ability to cope with stress, and high motivation.

•             Demonstrated commitment to a patient focused service and contemporary quality assurance

•             Demonstrated commitment to continuing education

•             Demonstrated professional and ethical behaviour in accordance with MH organisational values and behaviours

•             Highly effective interpersonal and communication skills including the ability to relate positively and appropriately with patients and others

•             Proven ability to contribute effectively as a participative and supportive team member

•             Demonstrated reliability and responsibility

•             Demonstrated insight and the ability to accept feedback about oneself, and to seek help and advice when needed.

Highly Desirable

•             Recent clinical experience in RMH specialty areas such as cardiac, neurosurgery, trauma, & pain medicine.

•             Demonstrated commitment to Royal Melbourne Hospital and Melbourne Health

Why Melbourne Health?
Melbourne Health is a values based organisation. A career with us is a rewarding experience, offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement. We also offer:
• Salary Packaging
• Reward & Recognition Programs
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including; staff gym, staff health service, peer support program and EAP
• Discounted Staff Parking

All appointments are made subject to satisfactory police records check.

At Melbourne Health we are committed to Aboriginal employment and encourage all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. Karreeta (grow) Yirramboi (tomorrow).

We value a diverse workforce and encourage applications from all culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Melbourne Health is an award winning health care service and is Victoria’s second largest public health service. We provide comprehensive acute, sub-acute, general, specialist medical and mental health services through both inpatient and community based facilities through the following services: The Royal Melbourne Hospital – City Campus, The Royal Melbourne Hospital – Royal Park Campus, NorthWestern Mental Health, RMH Kidney Care Service and Victorian Infectious Diseases Reference Laboratory.

Successful applicants will also be required to provide a record of Immune Status to vaccine preventable diseases or evidence of an immunisation assessment prior to commencement.