Emergency Department St James's Hospital
Job Summary
The Emergency Department at St James's Hospital seeks a highly skilled and motivated individual to join our team as an Emergency Medicine SHO. We are committed to providing the optimum level of emergency care, ensuring maximum health and social gain for all patients who suffer accidents or sudden illness.
Key Responsibilities
* Assessing patients as requested by the registrar shift leader and/or CNM in charge
* Showing initiative in helping to manage the departmental workload
* Supporting senior staff in the Resuscitation area
* Always communicating patient management decisions to the nurse in charge
* Ensuring adequate patient handover
Requirements
* Completed Internship prior to commencement of post
* Good decision making, broad clinical knowledge base, and appropriate clinical skills
* Awareness of patient safety and risk management issues
* Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a team
Desirable Qualifications
* Evidence of ongoing professional development
* Post-graduate qualifications and resuscitation course provider status (e.g., ACLS, ATLS)
* Demonstrable commitment to chosen specialty career path
Working Conditions
Participation on the ED Roster as required and provision of emergency cover where necessary arising from unanticipated absences.
How to Apply
Please apply directly by visiting the St. James's careers website where you will find a step-by-step guide.