Click here for further information about application requirements and due dates for 2026 recruitment

Further information regarding 2026 Anaesthetics SRMO position:

In 2026, there will be 2 Anaesthetic Critical Care SRMO positions, in addition to general Critical Care SRMO positions. We will be advertising for 2 full-time positions. Each position will consist of 6 months of clinical anaesthesia and 6 months of ICU. Candidates will not be required to have prior anaesthetic experience. Applications will be accepted from JMOs who will be PGY3 or higher at commencement of the 2026 clinical year.

Further information regarding Ryde / RNSH 12 month position in 2026:

Details TBC

Ryde Hospital has a 3-theatre operating theatre complex which is supported by a Level 4 ICU. Anaesthetic care is provided for both elective and emergency General, Orthopaedic/Trauma, ENT, Endocrine, Gynaecology, Plastics, Bronchoscopy and Endoscopy services.

Key application dates:

Scheme / provisional fellow positions:

• Positions Advertised: 23^rd June – 6^th July
• Shortlisting: TBC
• Scheme Interviews: TBC
• PF Interviews: TBC

SRMO positions:

• Positions Advertised: 15th July – 5th August
• Shortlisting: TBC
• Interviews: TBC

Do you accept applicants in their 3rd and 4th year of training?

Yes, we do accept trainees with prior ANZCA-accredited time. As all successful applicants will be offered a 4-year contract we are unable to guarantee that all specialty terms will be completed during the first 1-2 years of your training at RNS. Thus, you should expect and be prepared to work the 4 years as a trainee at RNSH.

What are you looking for in successful applicants?

We are looking for highly motivated, well-rounded individuals who aspire to fulfil their professional roles to a high standard. We seek trainees who interact well in a dynamic team environment, and treat patients and colleagues with respect and integrity.

What will be your 2026 interview process?

We will be following a conventional interview process this year with a standard structured interview process.

Do you only offer positions to RNSH JMOs?

Not at all. We take all applications on their own merit and many of our recent successful trainees have been recruited from outside of our area health service.

What offsite and regional locations are registrars seconded to?

At any one time, 11 registrars are on secondment to the Northern Beaches Hospital, Hornsby Hospital, Westmead Children’s, Coffs Harbour, Port Macquarie, and the RNS Intensive Care Department. It is expected that you will be seconded to a majority of these sites during your training.

What teaching and education is available in the department?

We are committed to delivering exceptional education and training opportunities. 

Weekly primary examination teaching sessions are run by the current Chair of the ANZCA Primary Examination in addition to other consultants (including a previous Renton Prize recipient). Fellowship Examination teaching also occurs on a weekly with sessions run by anaesthetic consultants in their subspeciality areas of interest.  We have multiple consultants within the department who are either current or previous Primary and Fellowship examiners.

We also run anaesthetic registrar simulation-based teaching sessions in the Sydney Clinical Skills and Simulation Centre which is located on the RNS campus.

All the above trainee teaching is protected education time.

What subspecialty interests are offered during training?

RNSH provides exposure to all subspecialties as well as major trauma, burns, acute spinal surgery, anaesthetic allergy clinic, high-risk obstetrics, and perioperative medicine. We have a world-class Chronic Pain department, which also has a dedicated registrar term. There is also ample research and teaching opportunities available for trainees who are interested in these areas.

What career opportunities are available post-fellowship?

For the last 5 years, all of our registrars have stayed at RNS for their provisional fellowship and then, if they remained in Northern Sydney, they have continued on to receive consultant work either at RNS, or affiliated hospitals within the district. There are also five large private hospitals in the area that RNS trainees consistently gain regular ongoing work at post fellowship.

Further information regarding parental leave:

Maternity and Paternity Leave is encouraged and offered in accordance with NSW Health Award. We do offer part-time training on a case-by-case basis upon application (this is not for the duration of training). Specialty terms must be undertaken in full-time capacity.

What mentoring is available in the department?

We have a formal mentoring program, which is overseen by our consultant Mentoring Lead. You will be assigned a consultant as a mentor in your first 6 months of your training. Following this, you will have the opportunity to select a mentor from the department for the remainder of your Basic Training period. At the commencement of Advanced Training, you will then nominate a different consultant to be your mentor.

Where can I find application details for 2026 recruitment streams on the NSW Health website?

• NSW Health 2026 JMO Jobs Campaign Dates
• NSW Health 2026 JMO Recruitment / Job Application Site

Please contact us with any further questions.