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2027 WCHN Fellow Paediatric Emergency - POCUS (Point of Care Ultrasound Special Skills)
SA Health
Job reference: 937115
Location: 5006 - NORTH ADELAIDE
Job status: Long Term Contract
Eligibility: Open to Everyone

  • Women’s and Children’s Health Network, Paediatric Emergency, North Adelaide 5006
  • Salary – MDP2, $99,707.00 - $158,523.00 + 12% Superannuation and Salary Sacrifice Benefits
  • Full Time, Temporary (fixed term) contract up until 3 February 2030

As per the SMOEA 2025, the total term of employment with SA Health will be 3 years. Rotations following the initial 6 months allocation as the Fellow Paediatric Emergency POCUS will be determined in line with your training and SA Health’s requirements. This may include transfer to other SA Health locations to perform work appropriate to classification, skills, and capabilities.

About WCHN
Join the Women’s and Children’s Health Network (WCHN), South Australia’s leading provider of care for women, babies, children and young people. We’re shaping the future of healthcare through compassion, innovation and excellence — with our communities at the heart of everything we do.

What WCHN Can Offer You

  • Access to salary packaging benefits of up to $9,010 each FBT year for living expenses (e.g. mortgage, rent, utilities, groceries), plus an additional $2,650 each FBT year for meal entertainment expenses.
  • Access to Fitness Passport (workplace health and fitness program that gives you and your family access to a wide choice of gyms and pools across South Australia.)
  • Free public transport to and from the Women’s and Children’s Hospital for SA Health metropolitan hospital staff (excludes network community sites). 
  • Support for you and your family via our Employee Assistance Program.
  • Relocation financial support may be negotiated, subject to eligibility. Click here for details and contact the enquires person for further information.

About the role

 The Paediatric Emergency Fellow, POCUS (Point-of-Care Ultrasound Special Skills) position provides a distinct opportunity for an ACEM/RACP PEM Trainee to gain credentialling and expertise in Paediatric Emergency ultrasound, encompassing both technical proficiency and administrative acumen. The Fellow will complete scanning sessions, teach junior doctors, an audit or research project on paediatric ultrasound, and credentialling in 5-6 POCUS applications.

Key duties of the role

  • Assess and manage new emergency patients in consultation with the supervising Consultant.
  • Participate in scanning sessions in the Paediatric Emergency Department.
  • Complete credentialing in 5-6 POCUS applications within 6 months.
  • Ensure patients and their families can exercise their rights and responsibilities.
  • Assess and manage acute paediatric or neonatal emergencies.

Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (BMBS) or equivalent.
  • Advanced Paediatric Trainee with RACP and/or ACEM training Stage 3 or 4.
  • Clinical experience and competence in the practice of paediatric emergency medicine.
  • Ability to work as an effective team member in a multi-disciplinary environment.
  • Problem solving and decision-making skills (both clinical and individual).

Enquiries can be directed to

WCHN TMO Unit

8161 9991

Health.WCHNTraineeMedicalOfficerUnit@sa.gov.au

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To learn more about this role — including key selection criteria, special conditions and minimum requirements — please refer to the attached role description and the document checklists below:

If you would like further information on applying and winning this role, go to our SA Health Careers Site for the Australian Applicant Guide or if you are an international applicant, check out the International Application Guide.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

Application Closing Date: Friday 3 July 2026 at 11:55pm


Applications close: 03/07/2026 11:55 PM

Flexibility Statement
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working including part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.