Doctor's Compass - HETI

what are your responsibilities?1 Ensure that safe, effective, compassionate and high quality patientcare is always your primary focus.••Be well acquainted with every patient and their medical complaints, andcarry out management plans as developed by your team.••Hand over any important and/or outstanding aspects of patientmanagement to medical staff on the next shift.••Seek to develop or participate in structured handovers.••Be aware of the roles and responsibilities of other team membersinvolved in the care of your patient.••Draw on the skills and expertise of other interdisciplinary team memberswhen developing your treatment plan.2 Get to know your employer and let them know about you.••Attend orientation sessions — they can really help introduce you to thetraining facility.••Provide your training facility with the following documentation so youcan start work and get paid:»»a signed contract of employment»»tax file number declaration»»payroll details, including bank account and super fund»»criminal record checks»»current immunisation status (make sure it is up to date)»»contact details»»current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.••To find out more information about online registration with the MedicalBoard of Australia, go to .••Alert your employer to any special needs you may have.••Familiarise yourself with the term and the hospital’s facilities.The Doctor’s Compass 7