About the role

As a Resident Medical Officer (RMO) within the rotational Medical Pool at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital, you will play a central role in delivering safe, effective, and high-quality patient care across a diverse range of clinical specialties. This position offers structured rotations (typically 10-12 weeks or shorter half-term placements) through multiple disciplines, providing broad clinical exposure and a strong foundation for ongoing medical career development.

In this role, you will provide clinical and medical administrative services under appropriate supervision, contributing to all stages of patient care. This includes undertaking patient assessments, developing differential diagnoses, coordinating investigations, and implementing comprehensive management plans in line with contemporary evidence-based practice. You will assist in coordinating inpatient care, working closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure continuity, safety, and optimal patient outcomes.

The RMO role places a strong emphasis on communication, collaboration, and clinical development. You will engage regularly with consultants, registrars, nursing staff, and allied health professionals, while maintaining clear, professional communication with patients and their families. You will also contribute to teaching and supervision of interns, medical students, and more junior colleagues, supporting a culture of continuous learning.

This is a dynamic and developmental position that supports the growth of clinical capability, decision-making skills, and adaptability across varied clinical environments. You will actively participate in postgraduate medical education programs and maintain a strong commitment to professional, legal, and ethical standards in healthcare delivery.

About you

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can carry out the following key accountabilities in accordance with the Metro North Health's values:

Deliver clinical care including patient assessment, diagnosis, investigation, and management planning
Work collaboratively within multidisciplinary teams to coordinate inpatient care and ensure safe outcomes
Communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals
Contribute to teaching and support of junior medical staff and students
Apply evidence-based practice, clinical governance, and ethical decision-making in care delivery

Benefits when working for us

Rewarding career and development opportunities across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas
Value driven organisation which provides a work environment that is safe, satisfying, flexible, and promotes a healthy work-life balance
Flexible working arrangements and competitive salary rates with annual incremental increases
Benefit from a higher than standard employer contribution to Superannuation of up to 12.75% and access to salary packaging

Metro North Health offers a dynamic and progressive environment at the forefront of healthcare, research, and education. With a strong commitment to inclusion, flexibility, and professional development, we provide meaningful opportunities in a workplace that puts people first. You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Metro North here: https://metronorth.health.qld.gov.au/careers

Applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged and welcomed.

Find out about the role in more detail and how to apply in the attached Role Description.

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