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Resident Medical Officer (Rotational)
Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital, Herston
Fixed term temporary full time opportunity to undertake rotations in clinical units across multiple disciplines at the Royal Brisbane and Women’s Hospital.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L2-L3 |
| Workplace Location | Brisbane - North |
| Job ad reference | QLD/RBH621776 |
| Closing date | 29-Aug-2025 |
| Job duration | 12 months with possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Brad Avcin |
| Contact details | (07) 3646 2062 Access the National Relay Service |
About the role
Resident medical officers (RMO) form an integral part of each medical team. RMOs will undertake full term (10-12 weeks) or limited half term rotations in clinical units across multiple disciplines The position of an RMO encompasses several roles:
- Provision of clinical and medical administrative services under some degree of supervision (consistent with the level of experience).
- Formulation and implementation of patient management plans in line with evidence-based and cost effectiveness principles.
- Coordination on in-patient management in conjunction with other health professionals.
- Assistance in teaching responsibilities to interns, medical students and more junior colleagues.
- Communication with other members of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Surgical assistance.
- Extensive communication with patients and their relatives.
- Adherence to legal and ethical requirements, pertinent to health care delivery.
About you
Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:
- Interview and examine patients to identify clinical problems.
- Select appropriate investigations.
- Assemble clinical information and the results of investigations.
- Plan overall clinical care through a comprehensive management plan.
- Provide ethical decision making in the achievement of organisational goals.
- Participate as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
Health Equity
It is expected that all Metro North Health staff, including the incumbent of this role as a valuable member of the Metro North workforce, contribute to the health equity agenda and meet the intent of supporting the defined six actions that specifically meet the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people within the National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards (NSQHS), by actively supporting the elimination of racial discrimination and institutional racism; supporting increased access to health care; influencing the social, cultural and economic determinants of health; supporting the delivery of sustainable, culturally safe and responsive health services; and recognise the importance of working with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, communities and organisations to design, deliver, monitor and review the health and support services we provide.
Benefits when working for us
- Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
- Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
- Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
- Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging
Be part of a world-class, dynamic and growing health service that embraces technology and innovation, excellence in healthcare, quality teaching and cutting edge research. Metro North Health is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace for all employees. We offer unique and rewarding professional development opportunities in a safe and flexible work environment with a focus on putting our people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers
Applicants must complete the online application survey: APPLICATION SURVEY
Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description and Application Guideline.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED VIA THIRD PARTIES (RECRUITMENT AGENCIES ETC.) WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.
Documents
Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.
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RBH621776 Role Description (PDF, 393KB)
Role Description
2025 application guideline (Word, 242KB)
Application Kit
Medical Practitioner cv-template (Word, 322KB)
Application Kit
Benefits for working with MN (PDF, 1.00MB)
Information Package for Applicants
