ICU HMO3

• Excellent benefits including salary packaging
• Fitzroy location, close to CBD and public transport
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

About the Role
We are looking for Hospital Medical Officers (PGY3/+) to join our critical care stream in 2025, with a focus on Intensive Care Medicine. Residents will have the opportunity to rotate through areas of Critical Care located at our main Hospital in Fitzroy, a number of our partner Hospitals across Melbourne and regional opportunities as well.

Backed by the support of our tertiary Intensive Care Unit, you will learn core ICU knowledge and skills. Over the year you will develop your skills in vascular access, airway management and respiratory, cardiovascular and renal support. You will have the opportunity to meet foundation requirements for entry into the CICM training program and have access to our well-established ICU education program as well as opportunities to participate in research and quality improvement.

Duties:

• Patient assessment: To recognize and assess critically ill, deteriorating or dying patients and provide clinical care in order of priority
• Clinical skills: Understanding of and basic competence in advanced life support techniques, with view to supervised learning of more advanced procedures and organ supports
• Communication: Provide effective and timely verbal and written communication with supervisors and all staff involved in the patient’s care
• Teamwork: Work effectively and respectfully within a high performing multidisciplinary team

Classifications for this position will range from HM13 - HM18 ($95,829.24 - $146,230.24 per annum).

Duration of appointment: February 2025 - February 2026

Your Contribution

• MBBS or equivalent
• Hold current Provisional or General AHPRA registration
• Qualification of PGY3/+
• Willing to obtain a National Criminal History check
• Full working rights in Australia

What we Offer

• A focus on wellbeing initiatives, with regular events and programs
• Confidential, solutions-focused employee counselling
• Ability to join Fitness Passport - Your pass to an extensive choice of fitness facilities
• Salary Packaging – Increase your take home pay!
• In the heart of Fitzroy, CBD at our doorstep, close to some of Melbourne’s best cafes, public transport and lots of carparks
• Discounts and Promotions always available through our Foundation
• Regular opportunities for professional development to assist you to reach your career goals
• Culture of continuous improvement
  
  About The Intensive Care Unit
  The ICU is a 20 bed mixed medical and surgical unit including cardiothoracic and neurosurgical intensive care services admitting 1600 patients per year. Although high in acuity and patient severity of illness, ICU at SVHM maintains high performance and outstanding patient outcomes. The unit has accreditation for 24 months of core training with the College of Intensive Care Medicine including cardiothoracic and neuro-intensive care.
  
  Working at St Vincent’s
  St Vincent’s Hospital Melbourne (SVHM) is a leading teaching, research and tertiary health service. SVHM provides a diverse range of adult clinical services and is driven by values of Compassion, Justice, Integrity and Excellence.
  
  Application
  Please attach your resume, two references (please use the report attached) and cover letter to your application. Please address your cover letter to Dr Yvette O'Brien, Deputy Director Intensive Care.
  
  If you are unable to access the attachment, please refer to our medical careers website > application process > under the application tab. You will be able to download the Referee Assessment Form here. If you experience any further issues, please email [email protected].
  Medical Careers Website: https://www.svhm.org.au/careers/career-options/medical-careers
  
  Shortlisting for this position will commence immediately. We encourage you to apply promptly as the advertisement may close early should a suitable applicant be sourced.
  
  We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and abilities. Inclusion is essential to our mission and diversity reflects the community we serve.
  
  Please visit our website, for further information regarding our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Employment at SVHM.
  
  SVHA has a duty of care under work health and safety legislation to eliminate and/or control the risk of transmission of vaccine preventable diseases in healthcare settings. You may therefore be required to undergo mandatory immunisations/vaccinations (including flu vaccinations).
  
  This position is subject to a Victorian government direction regarding vaccination against COVID-19. Successful applicants must meet these vaccination requirements. Please contact us if you would like to know more.