SA Health Job Pack Job Title Medical Practitioner - ICU Eligibility Open to Everyone Job Number 762485 Applications Closing Date 3 September 2021 Region / Division Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Health Service Lyell McEwin Hospital Location Elizabeth Vale Classification MDP2 Full Time and Part Time Temporary – up to 5 February 2023 – Job Status Multiple Positions Total Indicative Remuneration $97,548 - $158,330 p.a (pro rata) Contact Details Full name NALHN Critical Care Recruitment Phone number 08 8282 1379 Email address [email protected] Criminal History Assessment Applicants will be required to demonstrate that they have undergone an appropriate criminal and relevant history screening assessment/ criminal history check. Depending on the role, this may be a Department of Communities and Social Inclusion (DCSI) Criminal History Check and/or a South Australian Police (SAPOL) National Police Check (NPC). The following checks will be required for this role: Working with Children Screening - DHS Vulnerable Person-Related Employment Screening - NPC Aged Care Sector Employment Screening - NPC General Employment Probity Check - NPC Further information is available on the SA Health careers website at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/careers - see Career Information, or by referring to the nominated contact person below. For Official Use Only – I1-A1 [Template updated May 2018] Page 1 of 2 Immunisation Risk Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) This role carries specific immunisation requirements. To be eligible for appointment in this role you will be required to meet the immunisation requirements associated with Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances). Please click here for further information on these requirements. Guide to submitting an application Thank you for considering applying for a position within SA Health. Recruitment and Selection processes across SA Health are based on best practice and a commitment to a selection based on merit. This means treating all applications in a fair and equitable manner that aims to choose the best person for the position. A well presented, easy to read application will allow the panel to assess the information they need from your application. To give yourself the best opportunity to reach interview, the application should clearly and concisely demonstrate to the selection panel that you are suitably equipped to perform the role, and that you possess all of the stated minimum essential skills, abilities, knowledge, experience and educational qualifications (where required). The online application form to apply for this position will ask for employment history, education, qualifications and referees however to understand the position and requirements we suggest you become familiar with the attached Job and Person Specification. We request that you attach the following to your application - A covering letter of up to 2 pages introducing yourself to the selection panel and describing your skills, abilities, knowledge, qualifications and experience in relation to the position; A current Curriculum vitae/Resume that includes your personal details, relevant employment history, education, training courses, qualifications and professional memberships. * Refer to http://www.sahealthcareers.com.au/information/ for further information regarding • The Indicative Total Remuneration which is inclusive of Award salary, superannuation and other monetary benefits. • Information for Applicants • Criminal History Assessment requirements For Official Use Only – I1-A1 [Template updated May 2018] Page 2 of 2 ROLE DESCRIPTION Role Title: Intensive Care – Medical Practitioner Registrar / RMO Classification Code: MDP2 LHN/ HN/ SAAS/ DHA: Northern Adelaide Local Health Network Hospital/ Service/ Cluster Lyell McEwin Hospital Division: Critical Care Department/Section / Unit/ Ward: Intensive Care Unit Role reports to: Head of Unit Intensive Care Unit and Intensive Care Consultants Role Created/ Reviewed Date: Criminal History Clearance Aged (NPC) Requirements: Working With Children Check - WWCC (DHS) Vulnerable (NPC) General Probity (NPC) Immunisation Risk Category Category A (direct contact with blood or body substances) Category B (indirect contact with blood or body substances) Category C (minimal patient contact) ROLE CONTEXT Primary Objective(s) of role: In a training capacity contributes to the provision of an Intensive Care Services within the objectives and philosophies of The Lyell McEwin Hospital and the College of Intensive Care Medicine with a commitment to clinical teaching and research portfolios. Direct Reports: Reports to the ICU Head of Unit, Supervisor of Training, or Delegate of the Intensive Care Services. Supervision is provided on a daily basis by a Consultant. Will work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team of other medical specialists, medical trainees, nursing staff and other health professionals. Key Relationships/ Interactions: • Working within a multidisciplinary team, including nursing, allied health, other clinical support specialities and administrative staff. • Liaises with other divisions and services of the Royal Adelaide Hospital, with other health providers in the community and hospital sector and with the broader community in the pursuit of comprehensive patient care. • Supervision is provided on a daily basis by a Consultant Challenges associated with Role: Major challenges currently associated with the role include: • Managing a complex patient group with significant illnesses and multiple comorbidities • Maintaining optimal communication with the team during complex and stressful situations Delegations: Delegated Level: N/A in accordance with NALHN’s Delegation of Authority Document Staff supervised: Direct N/A Indirect N/A Key Result Area and Responsibilities Key Result Areas Major Responsibilities Provide clinical care to the Intensive Care Unit and ensure the provision of optimal services including: • Providing comprehensive clinical care to the patients of the Unit • Promoting patient safety in accordance with the SA Health Patient Safety Framework • Ensuring all patients undergo a thorough admission and assessment process, sufficient to guide management, investigation and ongoing treatment of the patient • Ensuring patient management plans are reviewed at least twice daily or more • Behaving in a professional manner at all times towards staff, patients and their carers which respects the rights of the individual Under supervision provide a comprehensive, effective, efficient and safe clinical (Intensive Care) service within accepted standards by: • Adhering to departmental policies, protocols and procedures that ensure the provision of clinically acceptable intensive care practices. CLINICAL • Participating in clinical review and quality assurance programs to monitor and maintain standards of practice. • Providing a professional clinical service to hospital patients. • Supporting a team approach to the provision of clinical services. Contribute to the adoption of responsive risk management practices by: • Maintaining an awareness of risk in the clinical environment. • Actively supporting and contributing to risk management initiatives. • Reporting to the Director or Delegate, potential medical negligence claims and adverse patient incidents. Contribute to a patient focused approach in the provision of clinical care by: • Adhering to and supporting practices that ensure patients' rights are respected. • Investigating and addressing patient complaints in a positive, constructive matter. Participate in activities which review and evaluate the care being given to patients and assist to the development of corrective strategies as required following these reviews. QUALITY This will involve in conjunction with senior staff evaluation of clinical processes and ASSURANCE service outcomes, identifying possible areas for improvement and implementing the required changes. Participate in the postgraduate training program as directed and supervised by the clinical director and departmental consultant staff by: • Participating and contributing to the departmental teaching program in aspects of Intensive Care as directed by Consultant staff and as required by College of TEACHING Intensive Care Medicine. • Contributing to and supporting continuing education programs within the department. • Participating and contributing to the primary and final examination courses for the Fellowship of College of Intensive Care Medicine Participate in clinical and scientific research by: • Proposing and developing research initiatives relating to Intensive Care. RESEARCH • Conducting research related to Intensive Care. • Promoting where possible the departments research profile at state, national and international forums Contribute and participate in the efficient and effective function of the department by: • Adhering to hospital policies and procedures • Actively keeping abreast of all policy and procedural changes as they occur • Other duties as directed by supervisory and administrative staff members ADMINISTRATION Contribute to the efficient management of the financial and material resources of the Unit by: • Using facilities, equipment and supplies in the most cost efficient manner. • Contributing to data management by ensuring that appropriate practices are in place to ensure the timely coding of required data. Knowledge, Skills and Experience ESSENTIAL MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Educational/Vocational Qualifications • Bachelor