Description:
Children's Health Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CHQ HHS) is a recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, teaching and research. With a dedicated team of more than 5000 people, our point of difference is in the way we provide care to children, young people and their families every day. This is through our steadfast commitment to providing patient and family-centred care at every level of our service and our continuous drive for service and operational excellence.
Job details
Position status Fixed Term Temporary Position type Full-time Occupational group Health - Medical Classification L10-L13, L4-L9 Workplace Location Brisbane Inner City,Brisbane - South Job ad reference QLD/H25CHQ636770 Closing date 08-Jun-2025 Fortnightly salary $4966.90 - $6980.10 Job duration 12 Months Contact person Helen Miles Contact details 07 3068 3333Access the National Relay Service
About Us
Children's Health Queensland is a specialist statewide hospital and health service dedicated to caring for children and young people from across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
We are committed to collaborating with all of our healthcare partners, most importantly families, to ensure we consistently deliver safe, high-quality patient and family-centred care.
A recognised leader in paediatric healthcare, education and research, Children's Health Queensland delivers a full range of clinical services, tertiary level care and health promotion programs.
We provide an integrated network of services through:
- The Queensland Children's Hospital
- The Child and Youth Community Health Service
- The Child and Youth Mental Health Service
- Statewide services and programs, including specialist outreach and telehealth services
- Partnerships with other hospital and health services and non-government organisations
Children's Health Queensland provides services from key locations in the Brisbane metropolitan area and works with the 15 other hospital and health services as well as NGOs and charity partners in Queensland to deliver an integrated network of healthcare services and support across the state.
Your Opportunity:
The position of the PICU Fellow provides direct medical care of assigned intensive and high acuity care patients under the supervision and guidance of a Senior Medical Officers (SMOs) appointed to the Children's Health Queensland Department of Paediatric Intensive Care. The PICU Fellow also provides coordination and retrievals of critically unwell children for the Children's Health Queensland Retrieval Services (CHQRS) collocated within the department and is part of the QCH medical emergency team (MET) which reviews and treats deteriorating and critically ill children throughout the hospital.
As an integral member of the PICU team, you will:
- Provide clinical duties on the PICU SMO roster under direct supervision of a co-rostered PICU SMO
- Deliver state of the art, highly reliable, safe and family-centred care to children requiring PICU and/or CHQRS services
- Partner with key paediatric critical care key stakeholders and services within QCH, CHQ or statewide.
- Collaborate with any healthcare professionals, interact with internal and external service providers, and connect with patient care givers.
- Shape an environment of clinical excellence in PICU and CHQRS through leadership and active participation in quality assurance activities, research, teaching and education for medical, nursing and allied health staff, and continued professional development.
What CHQ HHS can offer
Apart from contributing to the development of Australia's best paediatric health service, you will also benefit from a competitive remuneration package and a working environment which embraces professional development, builds capabilities and supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing. Additional benefits include:
- Up to 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
- 5% annual leave loading
- Salary packaging
- Employee Assistance Program
- Work/life balance, variety and flexibility
You can find out more about why it's so great to work at CHQ HHS here .
Some roles within Queensland Health are designated as ‘Vaccination Preventable Disease (VPD) risk roles'. A VPD risk role is a role in which the incumbent may be exposed to the risk of acquisition and/or transmission of a VPD. Please refer to the attached Role Description for more information and what requirements may exist.
Further information
We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity .
Applicants are encouraged to apply online; Please review the Role Description for more information on application process requirements. Agency referrals will not be accepted for this position.