Registrar - Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Registrar (Unaccredited)

 Full-time position – fixed term 12 Months

Norwest Private Hospital

We believe in the delivery of quality clinical outcomes for our patients.  Healthscope have over 19000 staff who are passionate and dedicated to providing quality healthcare. We provide exceptional patient care and support for our doctors.

Our people are known for achieving exceptional clinical outcomes, transparent public reporting and positive patient feedback that leads the industry. No matter the role, every day our people make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and it is a privilege to be part of their care. 

Norwest Private Hospital is located in the rapidly developing North West corridor of Sydney and is operated by Healthscope, a leading provider of private healthcare in Australia.  The hospital has 277 beds and is a high acuity facility with an Emergency Department located in Sydney’s Bella Vista.

The Role

Norwest Private Hospital is seeking an Orthopaedic Registrar (unaccredited) to work alongside several orthopaedic surgeons. You will gain exposure to various subspecialties, and be responsible for managing patients on the ward and assisting at orthopaedic operations. 

As an Orthopaedic Registrar your responsibilities will include:

• Provision of surgical assistant skills in the operating theatre to support the Accredited Visiting Medical Officer (VMO)
• Review patients in the Emergency Department and Intensive Care Unit as required by and under the supervision of the Accredited VMO during business hours
• Review inpatients pre and post operatively at the request of the Accredited VMO during business hours
• Participate in Orthopaedic Department meetings
• Participate in clinical teaching opportunities

What you'll need to succeed

Essential qualities:

• Full AHPRA registration
• Excellent communication skills
• Minimum of 12 months experience in specialty
• Recent experience working in Australia

This role is a temporary 12-month appointment to start on 3 February 2025.

What we can offer you

·   Professional development opportunities

·   Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·   Close to shopping centre and public transport

·   Reduced car park rates

Applications close: 25 October 2024 

For further enquiries: A/Professor Rod Kuo, Orthopaedic Surgeon, on 9806 3333 or email drkuo@specortho.com.au

More Information: Our commitment to quality and safety for our patients, staff and visitors is our highest priority. Applicants will be required to provide a current National Police check (no more than 3 months old) and a current working with children check prior to appointment and persons in patient contact roles will be required to provide proof of immunity to specified infectious diseases as a Category A Healthcare worker.