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SCHN- The Childrens Hospital at Westmead Staff Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine - Permanent (eCredential) 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. Employment Type: Permanent Position Classification: Staff Specialist Hours Per Week: 20 to 40 Requisition ID: REQ661234 Applications are via eCredential The Paediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) Department at The Sydney Childrens Hospital at Westmead are seeking a permanent up to 2.5FTE Staff Specialist to join their team working in the medical surgical ICU with 0.5 to 1 FTE available. The PICU staff specialist ensures the delivery of excellent clinical care for critically ill children and their families. Expectations of the role include commitment to excellence in interdisciplinary care, quality improvement, education and research within the department as well as the hospital and wider paediatric intensive care community in NSW, Australia and internationally. Provide excellent clinical services to children and their families as part of a multi-disciplinary team. Participate in review and improvement activities, as well as training and education of staff. 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 SCHN 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. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Paediatric Intensive Care Medicine, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways via the College of Intensive Care Medicine (CICM) or equivalent. Training and recent experience in paediatric intensive care and extracorporeal therapies (ECLS, CRRT, PLEX). Demonstrated ability to work effectively in and lead a multidisciplinary team (including subspecialist teams). Demonstrated effective people skills and clinical communication with patients, families and the clinical teams through the use of information technology, written and verbal skills. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education and training, and quality improvement, and research. Availability to participate in an oncall roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time. Desirable criteria demonstrated interest/progression towards developing expertise in any of the following areas: 1. education and training 2. neuro critical care 3. oncology and bone marrow transplant medicine 4. respiratory medicine including flexible bronchoscopy. Applications Close: Monday, 18 May 2026 NSW Health acknowledges the people of the many traditional countries and language groups of New South Wales. It acknowledges the wisdom of Elders past and present, and pays respect to all Aboriginal communities of today. #J-18808-Ljbffr