Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: - as per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26866
Remuneration: - as per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM26866
What you'll be doing
Sydney Local Health District (SLHD) is seeking two Advanced Trainees in Paediatrics for a rotating position between Royal Prince Alfred Hospital (RPAH) NICU and Canterbury Hospital General Paediatrics, with six months at each site.
RPA is a principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and is one of Australia's leading quaternary referral hospitals. It has a very busy maternity and foetal maternal medicine service, and level 5 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). There are >5000 deliveries / year, with the NICU having around 1000 admissions annually.
Canterbury Hospital is a metropolitan hospital within SLHD with close operational and governance links to RPAH. Canterbury has a busy general Paediatrics service comprising a dedicated Paediatric emergency unit, 20-bed general ward, acute review clinic, Hospital in the Home, and outpatients. There is a busy maternity service with 1300 deliveries annually, and an 8-bed Special Care Nursery.
We are seeking two (2) advanced trainees for these rotating 6-month positions across the two hospitals. This will provide an excellent experience in acute and complex neonatal and Paediatric conditions. These positions are accredited for advanced training in neonatology (6 months) and general Paediatrics with perinatal component (6 months) by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The positions would suit an advanced trainee undertaking perinatal training, or a general paediatric advanced trainee wishing to gain more experience in neonatal care.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
RPA is a principal teaching hospital of the University of Sydney and is one of Australia's leading quaternary referral hospitals. It has a very busy maternity and foetal maternal medicine service, and level 5 Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). There are >5000 deliveries / year, with the NICU having around 1000 admissions annually.
Canterbury Hospital is a metropolitan hospital within SLHD with close operational and governance links to RPAH. Canterbury has a busy general Paediatrics service comprising a dedicated Paediatric emergency unit, 20-bed general ward, acute review clinic, Hospital in the Home, and outpatients. There is a busy maternity service with 1300 deliveries annually, and an 8-bed Special Care Nursery.
We are seeking two (2) advanced trainees for these rotating 6-month positions across the two hospitals. This will provide an excellent experience in acute and complex neonatal and Paediatric conditions. These positions are accredited for advanced training in neonatology (6 months) and general Paediatrics with perinatal component (6 months) by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (RACP). The positions would suit an advanced trainee undertaking perinatal training, or a general paediatric advanced trainee wishing to gain more experience in neonatal care.
Sydney Local Health District's vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.
Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.
- MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Registered for advanced training in Neonatology or advanced general paediatric training with the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
- At least three (3) months experience as an advanced trainee in a Neonatal Intensive Care unit with an interest in undertaking further advanced training in Neonatology within Australia.
- Demonstrated skills in paediatric and neonatal procedures, such as used in neonatal intensive care.
- Ability to make independent clinical decisions within the limits of ability and to know when to consult for advice.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills with colleagues and families and have a good track record of working well within a team.
- Demonstrate an interest and an ability to perform independent research, and demonstrate an understanding of good teaching methods and a commitment to instruction and supervision of Junior Medical and other clinical staff.
Need more information?
For role related queries or questions contact Rebecca Barzegar on Rebecca.Barzegar@health.nsw.gov.au
Applications Close: 05, August 2025