Resident Medical Officer

Roles & Responsibilities
• Provide routine inpatient medical care and manage after-hours admissions
• Conduct clinical assessments for newly admitted patients and patients with changed clinical conditions
• Support consulting specialists and collaborate closely with the clinical nursing team
• Manage complex acute care patients with appropriate clinical judgement
• Ensure compliance with National Safety and Quality Health Service (NSQHS) standards
• Adhere to Workplace Health and Safety regulations and infection control procedures
• Participate in rostered shifts including AM, PM, night, and weekend duties
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation and uphold patient confidentiality

Qualification
• Current and full unrestricted general registration with AHPRA (no limited registration)
• Advanced Life Support (ALS) certification

Experience
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate experience (PGY3 and above)
• Recent relevant acute care experience
• Experience managing complex patients in hospital settings

Skills
• Strong clinical assessment and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Knowledge of National Safety and Quality Health Care standards
• Understanding of Workplace Health and Safety Act and infection control protocols
• Excellent communication and person-centred care approach
• Flexibility to work across varied shifts

About the Company
St Stephen’s Hospital, operated by UnitingCare Health, is Australia’s first fully digital hospital located in Hervey Bay, Queensland. As an innovative not-for-profit regional hospital, it provides comprehensive inpatient medical, surgical, and rehabilitation services including cardiac, cancer, orthopaedic, respiratory, and general surgical care. The hospital is committed to delivering advanced, person-centred healthcare while fostering professional growth within a supportive clinical environment.