Interns based at the Northern Adelaide Local Health Network (NALHN) will find their Internship to be a challenging and rewarding year, personally and professionally. Internship will offer a range of diverse opportunities to consolidate and develop knowledge, skills and attitudes as Interns make the transition from Medical Student to Medical Officer. Interns appointed to NALHN will be assigned to rotations which may encompass terms at both Lyell McEwin Hospital (LMH) and Modbury Hospital where you will be well supported by
colleagues.
NALHN comprises of approximately 509 inpatient beds, with approximately 375 of these at LMH and 134 at Modbury Hospital. On site car parking is available at both LMH and Modbury Hospital.Both sites offer cafeteria services to staff and public. Library services are available with Librarians always willing to assist with research. The Library can also be used as a quiet area to study. Both hospitals operate Emergency Departments staffed by specialists 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Lyell McEwin Hospital is the major hospital in the North and North East for emergency, complex and multi day surgery. North and North Eastern residents have access to a comprehensive 24/7 Orthopaedic Trauma Service and catheter laboratories for access to cardiology and interventional radiology services.
Modbury Hospital is the major 23-hour and same day elective surgery and rehabilitation hub for the North and North Eastern area. The state of the art Rehabilitation Centre at Modbury Hospital
has eighteen treatment rooms, a gym, hydrotherapy pool, a laboratory for analyzing patient mobility, prosthesis services and a kitchen where clients can re-learn and practice everyday tasks.
Modbury Hospital also has an expanded one stop Breast Service, providing women with access to a breast surgeon, a radiologist and a breast care nurse in the same location.
For more information view the Intern Job Pack.