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Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network is the largest paediatric health care entity in Australia. We care for thousands of children each year in our hospitals and in their homes with one purpose in mind to help young people live their healthiest lives.Learn more about our network: Type:PermanentFull TimePosition Classification:Staff SpecialistHours Per Week:Up to 40Requisition ID:REQ658976Applications are via eCredentialThe Critical Intensive Care Unit (CICU) at Sydney Children''s Hospital, Randwick is seeking to fill a permanent position for a Staff Specialist. This role offers up to 1.0 FTE (40 hours per week) with a minimum of 0.5 FTE (20 hours per week) available. Trainees who are close to completing their requirements for FCICM are encouraged to apply for this opportunity.What you''ll be doingThis position provides an opportunity for an energetic intensivist to make a significant contribution to develop and strengthen the Department of Intensive Care. The successful appointee will be required to provide clinical services in the intensive Care Unit as primary intensivist on-call on a rotating basis. Non-clinical time will involve contributions to Departmental research, quality assurance, committee representation and teaching.Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team.Abide by the hospital code of conduct and participate in annual performance reviews for clinical services in accordance with the Staff Specialist (State) Award.SCHN is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values diversity - we acknowledge the vibrancy that a diverse workforce brings to enhance both our workplace culture and our service delivery to children, young people and their families and carers. We encourage all suitably qualified applicants to apply. If you identify as an Indigenous Australian or as a person with a disability, please contact us if you would like some more information about our recruitment process.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are encouraged to apply. We recognise the value of Aboriginal staff providing health care to Aboriginal children and families that access the services we provide at the Sydney Childrens Hospitals Network. Aboriginal job applicants are encouraged to visit the NSW Health Aboriginal Recruitment tool, Stepping Up to assist in preparing your application.Please refer to the Application Guide and NSW Policy Directive PD2022_030 Occupational Assessment Screening and Vaccination Against Specified Infectious Diseases for vaccination requirements.This position requires a Working with Children Check (WWCC) issued by the Office of the Childrens Guardian. For more information on how to apply for the clearance, please visit the Office of the Childrens Guardian Website is committed to maintaining a child safe culture that upholds the rights of children and young people. We strive to ensure children and young people feel safe, supported, and are included in their care. Existing staff of SCHN and those seeking employment are required to prioritise the safety, wellbeing and best interests of children and young people in their care and take action to keep them safe from harm and abuse. Please click here for more information.Applicants holding visas with working rights may be considered for temporary appointment (up to the expiry date of their visa) where no suitable local applicant is identified.Please note: To be eligible for permanent appointment to a position in NSW Health, you must have an Australian citizenship or permanent Australian residency.Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care. Higher medical qualifications: FCICM. Trainees who are expecting to shortly complete their requirements for FCICM are eligible to applyExpertise in the management of critically ill Children and NeonatesDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a teamDemonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated commitment to continuing education, quality improvement and intention to participate in paediatric Intensive Care researchAvailability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable timeDesirable skills in one or more of the following: i. Demonstrated training and interest in Oncology Critical Care, with a view to strengthen interdepartmental relationships with the Kids Cancer Care Centre and inform quality improvement and research activities between the departments ii. Demonstrated training and practice in adult intensive care medicine, with a view to strengthen inter-departmental relationships and quality of care. iii. Demonstrated strong interest in the interface between information technology, data, and clinical care. Experience in implementing deployment of CIS. Experience with EPIC an advantage. Track record of developing custom software solutions in the ICU environment. iv. Demonstrated training and practice in paediatric retrieval services with a view to strengthen interdepartmental relationships and quality improvement with Newborn Emergency Transport Service (NETS)The preferred applicant may be considered for the award of a conjoint academic title at a level commensurate with his/her qualifications and experience. The award of the academic title will also confer membership upon the appointee of the relevant University. The academic title will be held for theduration of The Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network appointment. No remuneration is attached to the University appointment. The appointee will be responsible to the University for academic matters and to The Sydney Children''s Hospitals Network for clinical matters.Need more information?1) Click here for the Position Description2) Find out more about applying for this positionFor role related queries or questions contact Kevin Swil on For technical support please contact the customer service team on 1300 679 367.Applications Close: Wednesday 6th May 2026APPLY VIA eCredential NOW: CLICK HERENote: NSW Healthdoes notrequire oraccept the''fit2work badge''offeredas an option in eCredential. Please do not apply or pay for a fit2work badge when applying for this position.For assistance with eCredential please email