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Advanced Trainee
Northern NSW Local Health District View all jobs
Posted 1 day(s) ago
Reference: 2448276
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time
Remuneration: $117,745 - $147,664
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM30691
Advanced Trainee, General Medicine
Lismore Base Hospital
Appy now for an Advanced Trainee (Registrar) position at Lismore Base Hospital. Our ideal candidate will be available to commence within the current clinical year, with a contract extending through to the end of the 2027 clinical year.
The Advanced Trainee will provide a high standard of clinical care to patients under supervision while developing expertise in the practice of General and Acute Care Medicine and fulfilling the requirements of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP) Advanced Training Program.
Applicants must be eligible for Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine with the RACP and have successfully completed both the written and clinical examinations prior to commencement in this position.
International Medical Graduates (IMGs): Thank you for your interest in this position. Please note that applicants must hold current General Registration with Ahpra at the time of application or commencement.
Where you'll be working
Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service. The Lismore Base Hospital is an acute regional referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (40,000 presentations annually), ICU and Coronary Care Unit, as well as Surgery (general, orthopaedic and speciality surgery), Paediatrics, Mental Health, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.
LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney and Bond University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.
Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.
For more information about working with us in the Northern NSW Local Health District, please visit this website - https://nnswlhd.health.nsw.gov.au/careers-and-training/medical-recruitment
What you'll be doing
General and Acute Care Medicine, whilst fulfilling the requirement of the RACP for Advanced Training in General and
Acute Care Medicine. Applicants should be eligible for Advanced Training in General and Acute Care Medicine, RACP by successful completion of both written and clinical examinations prior to commencement of this position.
Providing effective clinical management of patients, under appropriate supervision, including patient assessment,
making treatment decisions, performing procedures and maintaining adequate medical records; and to develop
expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment. This includes supervised general medical
management of patients admitted to specialist departments.
- Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role. (Please address these in your response)
- Demonstrated teamwork, time management and problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary clinical team.
- Demonstrated competency in clinical skills including effective assessment, care planning, care provision, case management and management of unstable patients.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment using excellent clinical skills (at the required level of competency) and judgement and expertise.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) with patients, their families, and medical and other health professional staff.
- Demonstrated commitment to General Medicine Advanced Training program. Applicants with a clear stated interest in General Medicine or Dual Training or who are already in an Advanced Trainee position in General Medicine should state this
- Demonstrated commitment to education, research and teaching
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For role related queries or questions contact the Lismore JMO Unit via email [email protected]
Applications Close: 4, November 2026