Epworth HealthCare is Victoria’s largest not-for-profit private health care group, renowned for excellence in diagnosis, treatment, care and rehabilitation. Epworth is an innovator in Australia’s health system, embracing the latest in evidence-based medicine to pioneer treatments and services for our patients. 

Our values and purpose define Epworth's approach and delivery. We pride ourselves on communicating and delivering them in a real and meaningful way. Every Patient Matters.

Applications are invited for the position of Intensive Care Registrar at Epworth Richmond commencing February 2024.

The Epworth Richmond Intensive Care Unit (ICU) is a 26-bed unit that admits more than 2400 patients annually. The unit is a general adult medical/surgical ICU including cardiac surgery, and also runs the medical emergency team and cardiac arrest services. 

Epworth Richmond ICU is accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine CICM for general (core) training and cardiothoracic intensive care. We are a member of the ANZICS Clinical Trials Group with a full-time research coordinator and an active research program.

The positions would ideally suit CICM trainees.   However, applications are welcomed from Career Medical Officers, or trainees of other Colleges (ACEM, ANZCA and RACP).   

The Unit has an emphasis on education and research with dedicated, protected weekly training provided aimed to develop both technical and non-technical skills.  Additional consultant led, individualised, training and support will be provided for advanced trainees preparing for CICM primary and fellowship examinations.  Methodological support is also provided for trainees completing a research project, including access to a biostatistician. 

Training includes an in-house, CICM and ASUM accredited, echocardiography programme with the facility for interested trainees to complete higher echocardiography qualifications, such as the Certificate in Clinician Performed Ultrasound (CCPU).  

To be successful in this role…

Applicants must fulfil the following criteria:

• General Registration with AHPRA or AMC accredited and Limited/General Registration with AHPRA
• Minimum 3-years completed full-time employment post-graduation
• Previous Critical Care experience
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team-based environment

Epworth HealthCare provides:

• Clinical excellence
• Attractive rates and benefits, including salary packaging
• Flexibility and support for staff
• Strong research activity and expertise 

Position Description        Inherent Requirements

We will review applications as we receive them.

About Epworth Richmond

Epworth Richmond is a rapidly growing, fast-paced and dynamic teaching hospital where you will work alongside highly skilled practitioners in all areas. You will challenge your skills, broaden your experience, and grow your expertise through exposure to a wide range of clinical specialties, treatment options and the latest in technology. Epworth will support you to provide the best possible care to our patients by continually investing in your education, better facilities, and technologies.

At Epworth, it’s a community. It’s the sense of belonging and being part of an organisation that puts the patient in the centre of all that is done. In addition to this, you will have access to:

• Epworth’s enhanced Not for Profit status (and not available in the public sector) provides the opportunity for employees to salary package up to $15,900 pre-tax annually, leading to greater take home pay
• The largest educational scholarship program of its kind in Australia
• Ability to purchase up to four additional weeks of leave
• Reduced cost of health services for you and your family at Epworth
• Relocation assistance is available for approved candidates

At Epworth, we care.

We care about our patients and we care about our people.  We care about keeping everyone safe.  We care about valuing and empowering our people, and growing careers.  And we care about giving our people support and flexibility to thrive, and contribute to our communities.

Enquire / Apply

Sound interesting? To apply, click the I'm Interested button and attach your CV and cover letter.

For more information, refer to the attached position description or contact Epworth Talent on (03) 9426 0606.

It is a condition of employment with Epworth HealthCare, subject to reasonable exemptions, that you have had COVID-19 vaccinations, including where recommended by public health authorities and booster vaccinations.

As a child safe organisation, all successful applicants are required to satisfactorily clear a National Police Check (conducted by Epworth) and hold a valid employee Working with Children Check (provided by you).

At Epworth, we believe inclusion and diversity are essential to our culture and values. We focus on fairness and opportunity for all – across race, ability, ethnicity, gender, age, sexuality, cultures and beliefs – that reflect the communities we work in. At Epworth, we care.