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Resident Medical Officer - job post

NSW Health
(part of NSW Government)
3.5 out of 5 stars
Camperdown NSW
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Job details

Shift and schedule

  • Overtime
  • On call

Location

Camperdown NSW

Full job description

Employment Type: Temporary Various
Remuneration: As per State Award
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: CAM28973

Where you'll be working
Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

What you'll be doing
The Resident Medical Officer position will have similar responsibilities to other junior medical officers and be allocated a five term year. They will be expected to complete at least one term at either Balmain Hospital or Dubbo Hospital.

  • To provide effective medical care to patients under supervision in a complex clinical environment.
  • Co-ordinating the admission, management and discharge planning of patients admitted to his/her Unit within the Local Health District, and ensuring that the admission and plans are documented in the medical record.
  • The day-to-day assessment and management of the patients in his/her Unit, communicating with them and their family the nature of their condition and its treatment.
  • Communicating and co-ordinating care with their team, arranging consultation with other staff when appropriate, then arranging discharge and liaising with local medical officers and other community based care modalities.
  • All decisions concerning the patient(s) in consultation with their immediate supervisor


This position includes rotations to medical, surgical, critical care, paediatrics, O&G, and other specialties within Royal Prince Alfred, Balmain and Dubbo Base Hospitals.




Sydney Local Health District’s vision incorporates NSW Health Core Values and a commitment to equity, health improvement, timeliness and efficiency, recognising that evidence-based service delivery requires highly skilled and valued staff supported by research, education and state-of-the-art technologies.

Our strategic priority under this vision is our commitment to excellence in Patient and Family Centre Care. Staff are supported to ensure patients, their families and carers are considered as partners in care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and best possible healthcare experience.





  • MBBS or equivalent, currently registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • Demonstrated excellent professional behaviour in the workplace. This should be reflected in one of the listed referees being your current Director of Prevocational Education Training (or equivalent)
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management
  • Preparedness and ability to participate in overtime and on-call rosters
  • Demonstrated good organisational and time management skills
  • Ability and willingness to move between services and geographical locations to deliver patient care (including rural locations)
  • Must have worked at least 12 months in an Australian Hospital

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For role related queries or questions contact Michelle McWhirter on Michelle.McWhirter@health.nsw.gov.au

Applications Close: 04, August 2026

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