Unaccredited ICU Registrar

* **Attractive salary package plus 12% superannuation and access to salary packaging via Maxxia to maximise your take home pay.** * **Full-time, 1-year fixed-term contract commencing February 2027** * **Macquarie University Health integrates clinical care, education and research within a single organisation, giving you hands-on exposure to critically ill patients, rapid response medicine, procedural skills, research and medical education,** * **Location: Macquarie University Hospital, Macquarie University, Wallumattagal Campus, North Ryde** **Drive innovation in healthcare, transform patient outcomes, and advance your career today.** Are you a motivated doctor with experience in critical care and a commitment to building a career in acute and intensive care medicine? Macquarie University Health is seeking an ICU Registrar to join the Intensive Care Unit at Macquarie University Hospital, commencing February 2027 on a full-time, fixed-term basis. This position offers the opportunity to further develop your clinical and procedural skills in a modern tertiary private hospital environment, working closely with intensivists, experienced ICU medical officers and multidisciplinary teams. The role is well suited to doctors pursuing careers in Intensive Care Medicine, Anaesthesia, Emergency Medicine, Acute Care, Perioperative Medicine and related specialties. **About the Role** As an ICU Registrar, you will play a key role in the assessment, management and coordination of care for critically ill patients within the Intensive Care Unit, while contributing to rapid response and emergency care across the hospital. Working under the supervision of specialist intensivists, you will develop your clinical and procedural expertise within a team that connects frontline critical care with teaching and research. Key areas of responsibility include: * Assessing, managing and reviewing critically ill and high-dependency patients under specialist supervision * Participating in daily ICU ward rounds, handovers and admission reviews * Formulating and implementing patient management plans in collaboration with senior medical staff and multidisciplinary teams * Responding to deteriorating patients and Code Blue calls across the hospital, and contributing to safe discharge planning and continuity of care * Developing advanced skills in critical care assessment, clinical decision-making and procedural practice Participating in teaching, simulation, journal clubs and hospital education programs, supporting medical student and junior doctor education, and contributing to quality improvement, clinical audit, patient safety and research activities **About Us** At Macquarie University Health, we unite outstanding clinicians, researchers and educators to advance health care, education and discovery. As Australia's first university-led academic health sciences centre, Macquarie University Health integrates clinical care, teaching and research within a single organisation. Macquarie University Hospital sits at the centre of this integrated academic health system, and we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes while supporting the development of future healthcare leaders. Successful applicants will benefit from: Close consultant supervision and mentorship Structured education, simulation and journal club programs Opportunities to participate in clinical research, audit and quality improvement projects Involvement in teaching activities across both the hospital and the University A supportive environment focused on professional growth, career development and evidence-based practice **About You** You are an enthusiastic and motivated doctor with a strong interest in critical care medicine and a genuine commitment to high-quality, patient-centred care. You bring excellent communication skills, a collaborative approach to multidisciplinary care, and a desire to continually develop your clinical and procedural expertise. **Selection Criteria**: * MBBS or equivalent medical qualification recognised in Australia, and General Registration with AHPRA as a medical practitioner (or eligibility for General Registration by commencement) * Successful completion of internship and at least one additional postgraduate year of clinical experience, including a minimum of three months' ICU experience * Previous experience in critical care, emergency medicine, anaesthetics, acute medicine or a related field, with a demonstrated interest in acute and intensive care medicine * Demonstrated competency in core procedural skills, including venepuncture and intravenous cannulation * Demonstrated understanding of patient-centred care, patient safety and professionalism, including effective communication with patients and carers * Excellent interpersonal, communication, teamwork and organisational skills, with a commitment to multidisciplinary clinical care and an interest in teaching, supervision, research or quality improvement **Desirable**: Completion of ALS2 (or equivalent) certification; applicants who do not currently hold ALS2 certification should be willing to undertake training during employment Previous ICU, anaesthetic, emergency or other acute care experience Participation in research, audit, teaching or quality improvement initiatives **Role-Specific Conditions**: Hold active AHPRA General Registration (or be eligible for activation prior to commencement) and provide evidence of AHPRA registration during the application process Hold or obtain a valid NSW Working With Children Check Satisfy National Criminal Record Check requirements Meet Macquarie University Health immunisation and vaccination requirements **How to Apply** To be considered, please apply online with your CV and a cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining how your experience aligns with the selection criteria (above). Your application should outline your interest in critical care and this position, your relevant clinical experience, your career goals and professional development objectives, and any interest or experience in teaching, research or quality improvement. **Applications Close: Wednesday 4th November, 11:59pm AEDT** For enquiries, or a confidential conversation about the role, please contact Aime Needs, Clinical Workforce Coordinator at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) or Rebecca Wood, Talent Acquisition Consultant at [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected]) **We reserve the right to progress or not proceed with applications prior to the closing date, and to close the advertisement early if required.** **Please note this position is only open to Australian citizens, permanent residents and those currently residing in Australia with full working rights.** **Pre-Employment Checks** Macquarie University Health cultivates a workplace defined by safety, ethical conduct, and strong integrity. Prior to completion of an offer of employment, preferred candidates will be required to participate in a combination of pre-employment checks relevant to the role they have applied for. Your employment is conditional upon the completion and maintenance of all role-required pre-employment or background checks in terms satisfactory to Macquarie University Health. If you're already part of the Macquarie Group (MQ University, U@MQ, MQ Health, MGSM), you'll need to apply through your employee Workday account. To apply for this job: [Login to Workday](https://wd3.myworkday.com/wday/authgwy/mq/login.htmld) and go to the Careers App > Find Jobs. **A Place Where You Belong** At Macquarie, we believe diversity makes us stronger, inclusion drives our success, and belonging inspires us to do our best work. We are proud to foster a community where different backgrounds, identities, and experiences are valued, and where our people are empowered to thrive through supportive leadership, shared responsibility, and a deep commitment to genuine care and respect for our community. Find out more about our vision for a truly inclusive workplace in our Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging Framework: **Learn More** Discover the unique career opportunities we can offer by visiting our Careers Page: