Paediatric Emergency Training - Emergency Medicine Network 4

Where Little Lives Make a Big Difference

Join a fast-paced and rewarding Paediatric Emergency Department where every shift brings variety, challenge, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on children and their families.

At John Hunter Hospital, trainees in Paediatric Emergency Medicine work within a highly regarded tertiary centre. The  Paediatric Emergency Department is accredited for Paediatric Emergency Medicine training with the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine. It is closely associated with the John Hunter Children’s Hospital, providing access to a comprehensive range of paediatric services.

Trainees are supported and supervised by experienced Emergency Medicine consultants, Paediatric Emergency specialists, and jointly trained fellows in both Emergency Medicine and Paediatrics, ensuring a strong culture of teaching, mentorship, and clinical excellence.

 Why John Hunter Paediatric Emergency Department?

As the leading referral centre for paediatric care across the Hunter New England region, John Hunter Hospital manages a large and diverse volume of paediatric presentations each year. From common childhood illnesses to critically unwell patients, this environment offers both breadth and depth of clinical experience. The hospital is also a major trauma centre, with access to a full range of clinical subspecialties on site.

 What sets it apart:

·         A high-volume Paediatric Emergency Department caring for patients from infancy through adolescence.

·         Regular exposure to complex and high-acuity cases, including trauma, medical, surgical, and behavioural emergencies.

·         Strong links with on-site paediatric specialties, including intensive care and surgical services.

·         A commitment to compassionate, family-centred care in a dynamic clinical environment

·         Opportunities to build confidence in paediatric procedures and emergency resuscitation.

·         A collaborative and supportive team culture, with senior staff dedicated to teaching and mentorship.

·         Access to modern infrastructure, with a new Acute Services Building due for completion in 2026.

Training and Development

Trainees are part of Network 4, an ACEM-accredited training program providing structured support across all stages of Emergency Medicine training.

You can expect:

• A clear, stage-appropriate training framework.
• Comprehensive preparation for ACEM Primary, Written, and OSCE examinations.
• Simulation-based education with a strong paediatric focus.
• Protected 4 hours weekly teaching time.
• Rotational opportunities through paediatric ICU, retrieval, and other specialty areas.

Who is this role suited to?

This position is well suited to trainees who:
• Have an interest in Paediatric Emergency Medicine.
• Paediatric Emergency trainees.

·         TS4 Trainees.

·         Emergency trainees looking to improve paediatric skills.

·         Are keen to develop skills in managing both routine and complex paediatric presentations.

·         Value teamwork, communication, and delivering high-quality, family-centred care.

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Build your skills in a setting where every case matters and every experience counts.
Discover Paediatric Emergency Medicine at John Hunter Hospital.

Big Challenges. Meaningful Work. Strong Support.

For further information please contact:

Dr Mark Lee– Co-Director John Hunter Paediatric Emergency Department

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Dr Robert Feltrin – Co-Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine Training

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Dr Shannon Hayne - Co-Director Paediatric Emergency Medicine Training

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