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Join to apply for the Trainee role at NSW Health1 day ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Trainee role at NSW HealthLismore Base HospitalAn exciting opportunity is available at Lismore Base Hospital for a Trainee in Intensive Care Medicine for the 2026 clinical year. The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in our hospital in the beautiful Northern NSW LHD / Richmond Network, working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians.Employment Type: Temporary Full TimeRemuneration: $89,095 to $139,187Hours Per Week: 38Requisition ID: CAM25948Intensive Care Medicine TraineeLismore Base HospitalAn exciting opportunity is available at Lismore Base Hospital for a Trainee in Intensive Care Medicine for the 2026 clinical year. The successful applicants will gain valuable experience in our hospital in the beautiful Northern NSW LHD / Richmond Network, working under the guidance of highly experienced senior clinicians.RequiredThe Lismore Base Hospital (LBH) Intensive Care Department is a modern unit located in the North Tower of the redeveloped hospital we currently operate with nine-beds but have capacity to open to thirteen if required. Our ICU provides a variety of services including:Respiratory support including Ventilatory and non-ventilatory supportCoronary care and cardiac monitoringRenal supportTrauma, andGeneral Intensive Care services.Where you''ll be workingLismore Base Hospital (LBH) is the recognised Trauma Centre for the North Coast Region and is linked with the local helicopter retrieval service.The hospital is an acute regional referral hospital of 280 beds on the Far North Coast of NSW, serving a population of approximately 170,000 people on the Far North Coast of NSW and has a busy Emergency Department (40,000 presentations annually), ICU and Coronary Care Unit, as well as Surgery (general, orthopaedic and speciality surgery), Paediatrics, Mental Health, and Obstetrics and Gynaecology.LBH ED also supports Richmond Network hospitals including Ballina District Hospital (18,000 presentations per annum) and Casino Memorial District Hospital (14,000 presentations per annum), and Multipurpose Centres located at Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville and Bonalbo.LBH is an affiliated teaching hospital for medical students from the University of Sydney, University of Wollongong, University of Western Sydney and Bond University. The hospital has a strong commitment to teaching and support for its Junior Medical Officers.Our region encompasses World Heritage listed rainforests and the pristine beaches of Evans Head, Ballina, Lennox Head and Byron Bay. This area is blessed by year-round sun, a tropical climate and a short winter. From lush hinterland villages, to Mount Warning, national parks, and sparkling beaches, the region is full of natural wonders and vibrant destinations all within a short drive from Lismore.What You''ll Be DoingThe primary purpose of the position is to manage patients requiring intensive care, those at risk of clinical deterioration requiring intensive care, plus pre- and post-intensive care evaluation, as directed and overseen by supervising consultants; while developing expertise in medical practice, in a complex clinical environment.Critically ill patients include patients with life-threatening single and multiple organ system failure, those at risk of clinical deterioration as well as those requiring resuscitation and/or management in an intensive care unit. Trainees in unaccredited positions in the Intensive Care Department work under supervision, assisting to manage, diagnose and treat the disturbances associated with severe medical, surgical, obstetric and paediatric illness and the conditions that cause them. This may include management of deteriorating and seriously ill patients outside the intensive care unit as well as the intra-hospital transport of critically ill patients.This position is appropriate for foundational ICU training, or for those rotating from other specialties e.g. emergency medicine, anaesthetics.Qualifications and experience commensurate with the Essential Requirements for the role (please address these in your response).Adept ability to work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary teams, including the sharing of appropriate information internally and externally with key persons or servicesAdept ability to work independently within a supervised complex clinical environment utilising excellent clinical skills, judgment and expertise.Adept verbal, written and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to vary communication style in line with the understanding of the needs of diverse audiencesAdept ability to prioritise workloads and display a flexible approach to meet changing situations in a demanding and unpredictable clinical environmentDemonstrated commitment to quality improvement, patient safety and risk management.Commitment to participating in training and development opportunities to further develop skills and knowledge in the area of intensive care medicineNeed more information?Click here for the Position DescriptionFind out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact the Lismore JMO Unit at NNSWLHD-LIS-JMORecritment@health.nsw.gov.auApplications Close: 05, August 2025Seniority levelSeniority levelInternshipEmployment typeEmployment typeTemporaryJob functionJob functionOtherIndustriesHospitals and Health CareReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at NSW Health by 2xGet notified about new Trainee jobs in Lismore, New South Wales, Australia.Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoTraineeship and Apprenticeship opportunitiesBallina, New South Wales, Australia 1 month agoCasino, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoGraduate Operations Engineer Water SewerBangalow, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoBallina, New South Wales, Australia 3 hours agoSouth Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 2 weeks agoSouth Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 months agoLismore, New South Wales, Australia 1 day agoLismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoLismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoLismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoNNSWLHD Post Graduate Fellow General Surgery (12 Month Position - Feb26-Feb27) - Lismore Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoNNSWLHD Post Graduate Fellow General Surgery (12 Month Position - Feb26-Feb27) - Lismore Base Hospital (Apply via eCredential)Lismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoLismore, New South Wales, Australia 3 days agoWere unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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