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Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar
Registrar REG1-REG6 - Remuneration Package Range $143,275 - $179,086
(including salary $122,264 to $ 153,195)
Division of Surgery and Critical Care
Darwin/Palmerston
Two fixed vacancies are available for 12 months
• Opportunities for Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar’s
• A great career in health… goes with the Territory
The Royal Darwin Hospital (RDH) is a leading healthcare institution in Darwin, Northern Territory, dedicated to providing comprehensive medical services to diverse communities. Positioned in a tropical setting, RDH offers a wide range of services, including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, paediatrics, orthopaedics, palliative care, medical imaging, pharmacy, dialysis. and specialised care for the unique health challenges of the region. It is the Top End's primary allocation centre for prevocational doctors.
The Palmerston Regional Hospital (PRH) is committed to providing comprehensive medical services to the greater Darwin community. The hospital boasts state-of-the-art facilities and a wide range of medical services, including emergency care, general medicine, surgery, and maternal and child health.
The RDH and PRH are seeking dedicated and highly motivated Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar’s to join our dynamic surgical team. As a registrar, you will have the opportunity to work alongside experienced consultants and multidisciplinary teams in a supportive and challenging environment, providing high-quality care to patients in the surgical ward.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for professional development, exposure to a broad range of surgical cases, and hands-on experience in a teaching hospital setting.
As an Unaccredited General Surgery Registrar you will:
• assist in the assessment, management, and treatment of patients referred from the Emergency department and undertake consults for inpatients
• admit, manage and discharge patients from the service under the supervision of surgical consultants/fellows with the aim of providing the highest possible standards of care.
• participate in ward rounds, clinics, and multidisciplinary team meetings
• supervise and support junior medical staff
• engage in continuous medical education, training, and research activities
• participate in on-call and weekend shifts as required
• Participate in operations under supervision of fellows/surgeons.
• Provide medico-legal and other reports under supervision as appropriate.
• Assist outreach services to Katherine and Gove hospitals.
To be successful, you must have general registration with AHPRA, have appropriate training and experience applicable to general surgery, be committed to high quality patient care and have a strong ability to communicate.
The Benefits
• Access to ongoing education and professional development opportunities
• Mentorship and support from senior surgical staff
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Flexible working arrangements
• Exposure to a wide variety of surgical cases
• A dynamic and supportive team environment
For further information about this vacancy please contact:
Suraj Rathnayake on 08 8922 8624 or [email protected]
Quote vacancy number: 45234
Closing date: 22/04/2025
Applications should consist of a one page summary sheet, resume / CV and copies of relevant qualifications.
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