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Intensive Care Medicine – Registrar - Senior

Full Time and Part Time Fixed Term positions commencing 1st February or 2nd August 2027.

ICU Registrar – Senior – Position Description

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The Royal Melbourne is one of Victoria’s largest hospitals providing a comprehensive range of health services including acute, sub-acute, general, and specialist medical services throughout inpatient and community-based facilities. We are also a proud part of the world-renowned Melbourne Biomedical Precinct, working in collaboration to advance research for continuous improvement of clinical care.

Unit Description:

The RMH Intensive Care Unit is a recognized leader in tertiary and quaternary critical care. As one of Australia's largest and most active ICUs, our state-of-the-art 42-bed facility admits over 3,000 patients annually. As a tier 2 ECMO centre and ICU for our precinct partners (Royal Women’s Hospital and the Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre) we manage a diverse caseload includes major trauma, cardiac and neurosurgery, stroke, oncology, complex obstetrics, and infectious diseases. Beyond the unit, our staff lead the Medical Emergency Response team, attending more than 3,000 MET and Code Blue calls each year.

Accredited by the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) for 24 months of core training, we offer specialized exposure to cardiothoracic, neurological, and trauma intensive care.

The unit is organized into four pods (A, B, C, and D), each staffed by a dedicated medical team comprising a consultant, registrar, and resident. Senior Registrars are rostered 24/7 to supervise and support general registrars. On-site Consultant cover is provided until 22:00 on weekdays and 19:00 on weekends, with on-call support available at all times.

We pride ourselves on a highly successful training program that includes five hours of protected, paid teaching time per week. Our consultant-led curriculum supports professional development at all stages, including dedicated CICM exam preparation. Our consultant group include both Primary and Second Part CICM Examiners. Trainees also have access to RMH delivered courses such as BASIC, MCEC, REACT, EMICC, and the Critical Care Echocardiography Course.

As a leading academic hub, our research department—led by Professor Adam Deane—conducts influential national and international projects. We actively encourage registrar participation in research and maintain close ties with the University of Melbourne, offering extensive opportunities for academic and clinical teaching.

About the role:

This role is that of a Senior Registrar within the Intensive Care Department, located at The Royal Melbourne Hospital, or on rotation to other Health Services (Northeast Health Wangaratta, Mercy Health, Albury Wodonga Health).

Rotations in anaesthesia, paediatrics, acute and longitudinal medicine are also available.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provision of high-quality care to ICU patients under the supervision of the ICU consultant, including clinical assessment, formulation of management plans, and the performance of ICU procedures under appropriate supervision.
• Responsibility for the clinical care of all ICU patients and management of the ICU team out of hours, with off-site support from ICU consultant or TY Fellow
• Supervision and mentoring of other doctors-in-training including general registrars
• Participation in the medical emergency, cardiac arrest and trauma teams.
• Assessment and management of patients referred by the Emergency Department and other specialty unit within the hospital
• Facilitate safe transport of critically ill patients.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in both electronic and/or paper-based systems
• effective teamwork within the ICU multidisciplinary team and the wider hospital

This position is designed to provide opportunities for trainees with sufficient knowledge and experience to develop greater clinical autonomy, attain more advanced skills and knowledge relevant to the practice of intensive care medicine in a supportive and supervised setting. The role is suited to trainees who have completed or are in the final stages of preparing for the second part CICM exam.

Candidates who are registered trainees with CICM, have completed the CICM Primary exam (or equivalent) and have a minimum of 24 months ICU and 6 months anaesthetic experience in Australian, New Zealand or UK hospitals are encouraged to apply.

These positions may commence in February or August 2027, on a full time or part time basis.

About You:

• Current General Registration with The Medical Board of Australia (AHPRA)
• Appropriate tertiary health qualifications – MBBS or equivalent
• Registration as a trainee with the College of Intensive care Medicine, with successful completion of, or exemption from, the Primary Examination
• A minimum of 24 months prior intensive care medicine experience
• A minimum of 6 months anaesthesia experience
• Ability to work in a team
• Well-developed communication and presentation skills.

Application Instructions:

• Only online applications will be accepted
• Please upload your resume and cover letter and a minimum of 2 references to support your application
• References must be either uploaded with your application (download the reference Template) or emailed directly to ditrecruitment@mh.org.au

 ** If you wish to be considered for more than 1 role (e.g., both Senior Registrar and General Registrar) you must submit separate applications for both roles. **

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Benefits:

• A Values based organisation offering great prospects for career diversity and professional advancement, including training and research opportunities, and access to mentorship and leadership programs.
• Comprehensive Health & Wellbeing Programs including On-site staff gym, Staff Medical Service, Employee Assistance Program, Peer Support Program - run by our dedicated employees.
• Salary packaging options, discounted onsite car parking, close to public transport.
  
  

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For further information please email Dr Barry Johnston at icumedicalrecruitment@mh.org.au

Applications open from 27/04/2026 – 22/05/2026.

Late application will not be accepted.

Don't delay. Apply Now! Recruitment is ongoing, with interviews commencing as soon as suitable candidates are received.

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The RMH is committed to creating a culturally safe environment as a collective responsibility. We draw on our principles of self-determination, equity, accountability, and shared learning to create a culturally responsive health system that challenges how we strive for continuous quality improvement to meet the expectations of the communities and patients we serve.

RMH is a child safe organisation, committed to upholding the rights, safety, and wellbeing of children and young people in line with the Child Safe Standards.

As a leader in healthcare, we recognise the need to foster a culture of equity, inclusion, and belonging. We encourage people of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities to apply, and will provide adjustments to support equitable participation.