Surgical Registrar - 2027

Reference Number: 2641   

Job Title:  Surgical Registrar - 2027

Employment Type: Fixed-Term Full Time (Until February 2028)                                                             

Hours per Fortnight: 86 

Classification: Hospital Registrar Year 1 - 6+ (HM25 - HM30)

Location: Graham Street, Shepparton 

Closing date: 30/07/2026

About GV Health:

At Goulburn Valley Health we pride ourselves on delivering person-centred care. We aim to enhance patient experience through improved service access, developing partnerships, meeting growth in demand, implementing innovative service models and ensuring workforce flexibility.

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Position Summary:

The Surgical Registrar is directly responsible to the attending Surgical Consultant for day-to-day patient management, and ultimately to the Chief Medical Officer. They will provide the day-to-day clinical management of patients under the care and direction of the Consultant Staff of the Department of Surgery to ensure a high quality of patient care.

They will undertake administrative duties for the Department under the direction of the Consultant Staff to ensure that the Department is run efficiently.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Ability to accurately order and interpret radiology/pathology results.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Experience with management of patients on the Ward.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with nursing staff, senior medical staff and other relevant staff on ward or in clinics
• Assess treat and review outpatients and attend operating sessions.
• Ensuring appropriate initial assessment of all medical patients at the time of admission, supervising the initiation of treatment and taking direct responsibility for critically ill patients.
• Complete daily surgical operation status and respond to unstable and critical ward patients as prescribed within GV Health Surgical Assessment System.
• To provide feedback and participate with the surgical ward based Surgical Assessment System trial.
• Supervise and support the Interns in the assessment and documentation of admissions and discharges.
• Review surgical patients in the Critical Care Unit and ensure that documentation has been completed including assessment and a management plan for the patient’s future care.
• Ensure that every patient has a documented follow up plan organised prior to discharge.
• Ensure that medication orders are printed and that items are prescribed generically.
• Provide timely support to the Emergency Department (the Registrar on call is expected to cover the Emergency Department)
• To work with other medical, nursing and allied health staff to support efficient admission and discharge processes.
• Participate in education of medical staff, nursing staff, medical students and emergency staff.
• Attend outpatient clinics and operating theatre sessions at which he/she is required.
• Participate in the Clinical Audit Committee, including preparation of morbidity audit.
• To provide regular and formal performance feedback to Interns in consultation with the coordinator of Medical Training and Medical Resource Manager.
• To treat all staff and patients with courtesy and respect at all times.
• To communicate with referring general practitioners and other health providers, community nurses regarding patient progress and care requirements.
• Ensure that each patient has an appropriate fluid balance plan.
• Participate in presentations at Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and other educational activities.
• Understand and fulfil the documentation requirements of Goulburn Valley Health documentation policy and procedure.

Key Selection Criteria:

• Commitment to the GV Health Values of Compassion, Respect, Excellence, Accountability, Teamwork and Ethical Behaviour.
• Current registration with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency as a Medical Practitioner
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and professional collegiality towards peers and the wider health care team

Position Description: HERE

If qualifications are a requirement for this position, please attach a copy in support of your application. Qualification requirements are outlined in the Position Description under 'Key Selection Criteria'

Why work at GV Health? 

• Free Community Connector Program to personally welcome and connect you to our wonderful community
• Generous salary packaging, subsidised staff parking and discounted leisure memberships
• Flexible work practices and options to purchase additional leave to support work/life balance
• Paid parental leave
• Professional development and study leave to help reach your learning and career goals
• A confidential employee assistance program (EAP) for you and your loved ones
• Social club membership offering a range of events, functions and local community discounts
• Our CREATE Outstanding monthly, bi-monthly and annual reward and recognition program

GV Health is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, as well as applicants who are LGBTIQ+, who have different abilities, or are from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds are encouraged. GV Health has zero tolerance of abuse, bullying and harassment and discrimination in all forms, and is committed to the safety, protection and wellbeing of all children.

Pre-employment screening checks may be required, including but not limited to; Working with Children's Check (WWCC), National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) Worker Screening, International and National Police Checks, Aged Care Statutory Declaration, Visas and valid working rights in Australia, immunisations as mandated by Department of Health. Further details of pre-employment requirements are provided in the Position Description and to successful candidates, or upon request. 

GV Health reserves the right to vary pre-employment screening from time to time and as directed by legislation and operational requirements. 

Recruitment agencies should note that GV Health does not accept agency resumes. GV Health is not responsible for any fees related to any unsolicited resumes submitted by Recruitment Agencies.