At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team as an Emergency Registrar, gaining hands-on experience in ED and ICU.
- Company: Northeast Health Wangaratta, a leading health provider in regional Victoria.
- Benefits: Accredited training, supportive environment, and access to advanced medical facilities.
- Other info: Experience the vibrant community and stunning landscapes of Northeast Victoria.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while developing your medical skills.
- Qualifications: ACEM trainees in TS2/3 with a passion for emergency medicine.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
Full Time, Fixed Term Contract – 30/1/2028, 86 hours per fortnight.
This position offers:
- Accredited for Paediatric Logbook
- Experience a broad case mix in our busy regional ED
- Registrars have high exposure to resuscitation area
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is seeking 2 ACEM trainees in TS2/3 to complete a 6-month core Emergency term and 6-months in our ICU in 2027. The Emergency term is accredited as part of ACEM’s Blended Supervision Program. Trainees have a local supervisor at NHW and a DEMT based at Western Health in Melbourne. The ICU rotation is currently accredited by ACEM as non-ED time (awaiting accreditation inspection for upgrade to meeting requirements for ACEM critical care requirement).
NHW is the major health provider in the Central Hume region. NHW has recently completed a major redevelopment, including the building of a new emergency department, ICU, and expansion of medical and paediatric units. NHW is a growing regional service with 255 beds and is the major referral facility for the greater part of Northeast Victoria. Our Emergency Department sees over 32,000 presentations per year. We have a varied case mix including trauma and approximately 25% of our presentations are paediatrics. The Emergency term is accredited for the paediatric logbook.
The Emergency Department is supported by a broad range of inpatient specialties including Internal Medicine, Critical Care Unit (including ICU, HDU and CCU beds), General Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Urology, Anaesthesia, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Paediatrics, Geriatrics/Rehabilitation, Medical Oncology, and Mental Health services.
There is a strong emphasis on education in our department. We are involved in undergraduate and post-graduate medical education as well as nursing and allied health education. University of Melbourne’s popular rural clinical school is located onsite, with education facilities that include a simulation lab and skills centre that are utilised in our registrar education program. Our Senior Medical Staff comprises consultants from FACEM, FACRRM and FRACGP backgrounds.
Wangaratta has a population of approximately 30,000 and our catchment serves a community of around 100,000 throughout the northeast. It is an easy 2 ½ hours drive on the Hume freeway from Melbourne and less than an hour to Albury airport with direct flights to most of the large Australian cities. We have over 11 schools including private Catholic and Anglican schooling options for pre-year 12.
Our region is a popular destination year-round. It boasts multiple national parks, picturesque small towns, award-winning restaurants, wineries and breweries. Whether you want to hike, mountain bike and ski in the mountains, paddle the rivers or cruise on the rail trails, there is something for everyone in the northeast.
TS2/3 Emergency Registrars in Wangaratta employer: North East Health Wangaratta
Northeast Health Wangaratta (NHW) is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and educational environment for Emergency Registrars. With a strong focus on professional development, trainees benefit from accredited rotations in both Emergency and ICU settings, alongside access to a local supervisor and extensive resources for learning. Located in the picturesque region of Wangaratta, employees enjoy a vibrant community with numerous outdoor activities, making it an ideal place for both work and leisure.
Contact Details:
North East Health Wangaratta Recruitment Team
