Staff Specialist / Senior Staff Specialist - Acute Medical Unit

About the Role:

Position Overview

We are seeking suitably qualified physicians who are passionate about providing holistic and evidence-based care in a well-supported, multi-disciplinary general medicine hospital environment.

The Acute Medical Unit (AMU) is a 7 day per week short-stay unit designed to deliver timely, evidence-based and holistic care during the admission phase of adult medical inpatient care. The AMU provides early senior medical and multidisciplinary input for patients that require admission under internal medicine units. It also allows further work-up of patients with acute undifferentiated medical conditions in a non-Emergency Department clinical space. The AMU is physician-led with dedicated medical, nursing, allied health and support staff to ensure patients begin their hospital journey with an accurate and comprehensive management plan.

Applicants should have had training and experience in Acute and General Medicine or relevant medical sub-specialty. The successful applicant will work in a multidisciplinary clinical environment with a team of nursing, allied health and medical staff, including Advanced and Basic Physician Trainees and Resident Medical Officers.

Whilst the current vacancy is in the AMU, successful applicants may have the opportunity to work across complementary areas within Canberra Health Services, including the General Medicine Unit.

The position holder is expected to operate within the Public Sector Management Act (1994), the ACT Public Service Code of Conduct and the professional requirements specified by the appointee’s Specialist College.

The preferred candidate may be considered for a conjoint position in ANU at an academic level commensurate with the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The academic position will be held for the duration of the Canberra Health Services employment and will be subject to regular performance reviews. No remuneration is attached to the University position. The employee will be responsible to the University on academic matters and to The Canberra Hospital & Health Services / Canberra Health Services for clinical/ research matters.

For more information in relation to conjoint positions with the ANU please contact The Director, ANU School of Medicine and Psychology (02) 6125 2622 director.smp@anu.edu.au For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description.

Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• Hold Specialist registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency
• Meet credentialing requirements and receive an Endorsed scope of clinical practice from the Medical Dental Appointments Advisory Committee (MDAAC)
• Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy.

To Apply:

Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page cover letter or pitch, responding to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position

CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply.

The new state-of-the-art Building 5 is now officially open at Canberra Hospital. This 44,000sqm, nine-storey facility, the largest healthcare infrastructure project in the Territory’s history, delivers cutting-edge acute clinical services. Building 5 seamlessly integrates with existing campus buildings, ensuring smooth public access, patient transportation, and efficient logistics.

If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Anna Nakauyaca email: Anna.Nakauyaca@act.gov.au