About the Role Clinically assess patients, arrange necessary investigations, surgical treatment, medical treatment and discharge under the supervision of consultants. Attend and assist with procedures and become competent in appropriate clinical and technical practice under supervision. This includes ultrasound for vascular access, lung, and cardiac. Maintain comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records for assigned patients. Ensure that discharge summaries and other correspondence are completed without delay and communication with other specialty teams and healthcare agencies is maintained. Work collaboratively with nursing staff and allied health professionals. Participate in clinical outreach services of the PICU i.e. assessment and management of children in other locations of the hospital. Participate in the registrar education program. Take part in audits and quality management meetings and initiatives of the PICU. Completes quality improvement activities by undertaking clinical audits and clinical risk management activities on an annual basis. Participate in bedside teaching of medical students on placement in the PICU. Additional responsibilities for senior registrars: Participate in the Paediatric Retrieval Service (CHQRS) Supervise junior registrars to develop procedural skills and other ICU clinical skills About Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) Children's Health Queensland is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research, delivering a full range of clinical services and training, tertiary and quaternary care and health promotion programs to children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales. Our interprofessional workforce of more than 5,000 people deliver responsive, integrated and internationally recognised person-centred care through a network of services and facilities, including the Queensland Children's Hospital, Jacaranda Place, Ellen Barron Family Centre, our Child and Youth Community Health Service, our Child and Youth Mental Health Service, and other statewide services and programs including specialist outreach and telehealth services. Inclusion and diversity To encourage inclusive practices in recruitment, we are committed to increasing our Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Health Workforce and building inclusive cultures that respect and promote human rights and Workforce Diversity and Inclusion. CHQ is an equal opportunity employer. Some of the great benefits of working at CHQ HSS If you're looking for a rewarding career, and you're excited to contribute to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, come and join the team at CHQ and enjoy a range of benefits including: Opportunities for professional growth and development Competitive renumeration Annual pay increases 12.75% employer superannuation contribution 17.5% annual leave loading Salary packaging Employee wellness and assistance program Work/life balance, variety, and flexibility You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here.
