Applications are sought for a Night Career Medical Officer (CMO) role for the 2027 clinical year, commencing in February 2027, for 1 year with the possibility of extension.

To be eligible to apply, you must be PGY4+ by February 2027.

The successful applicant will provide overnight medical cover at the University of Canberra Hospital (UCH) from 8:30 pm to 8:30 am on a week-on, week-off roster.

Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focused on delivering high-quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community-based health services to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding regions. More information can be found on the CHS website.

Medical staff at Canberra Health Services enjoy excellent employment conditions. The ACTPS Medical Practitioners Enterprise Agreement 2023–2026 is available online.

The University of Canberra Hospital

The University of Canberra Hospital (UCH) is Canberra's first purpose-built rehabilitation hospital and the Specialist Centre for Rehabilitation, Recovery and Research.

UCH is the largest rehabilitation centre in the ACT and surrounding region, with capacity for:

• 140 inpatient beds
• 75-day program places
• Additional outpatient services

The hospital brings together rehabilitation services and specialist staff from across Canberra into one purpose-built location, making it easier for people to access the services they need.

UCH provides subacute services including:

• Rehabilitation (inpatient, outpatient and day programs)
• Geriatric Evaluation and Management
• Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation

Staffing

The medical team includes:

• 6 Staff Specialist Consultants in Rehabilitation Medicine
• 2 Consultant Geriatricians
• A team of Staff Specialist Psychiatrists (1.5 FTE)
• 1 Psychiatry Registrar
• 1 Resident Medical Officer (RMO)

Consultants provide supervision for Career Medical Officers, Registrars and Resident Medical Officers.

There are currently 120 rehabilitation beds and 20 beds in the adjacent Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU).

Clinical wards

Stromlo Ward (30 beds)

• Neurorehabilitation
• Stroke
• Traumatic brain injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Neurodegenerative disease
• Peripheral neuropathy
• Neuromuscular and demyelinating disorders

Majura Ward (30 beds)

• Geriatric Evaluation and Management
• Postoperative care following joint replacement or hip fracture
• Cognitive and functional decline
• Frailty

Namadgi Ward (30 beds)

• General rehabilitation
• Musculoskeletal impairment
• Multiple trauma
• Amputation
• Joint replacement
• Physical deconditioning
• Sarcopenia

Cotter Ward (30 beds)

• Maintenance-level care
• Weight-bearing restrictions
• Post-rehabilitation care
• Patients awaiting community services or accommodation

Adult Mental Health Rehabilitation Unit (AMHRU) (20 beds)

• Voluntary mental health admissions with subacute rehabilitation needs

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Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to:

• undergo a pre-employment National Police Check
• comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy

Note: This is a temporary position available for a period of 12 months with the possibility of extension.

Contact Officer:
Dr Philip Gaughwin
Email: Philip.Gaughwin@act.gov.au

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