Broken Hill Hospital

Meeting Place

Orientation is held at the University Department of Rural Health on the first Monday of the placement. Orientation commences at 8.30am in the Department building, Corrindah Court, University Department of Rural Health. No midweek starts permitted. (This is the refurbished mustard coloured building situated on the hill behind the hospital). Students may wear neat casual clothes for orientation on the first Monday.

Contacts

Academic
Dr David Garne
Clinical Medicine Stream Director
T (08) 8080 1235
E dgarne@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Administration/Accommodation
Ms Honor Beck
Rural Attachment Programs Coordinator
T (08) 8080 1200
F (08) 8087 5240
E HBeck@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Mailing Address
PO Box 457
BROKEN HILL NSW 2880

Street Address
Corrindah Court
BROKEN HILL

Accommodation

Accommodation is provided free of charge to students on placements. Students should arrive after 10am on the Sunday prior to the start of term. Students should contact the Rural Attachment Programs Coordinator 4 weeks prior to your arrival. Keys can be collected from the main reception desk at Broken Hil Health Service in Thomas Street or at the reception desk in the Emergency Department, if you arrive late in the evening (after 10pm). Your room in the accommodation building must be vacated by 10am on Friday morning prior to your departure from Broken Hill. Some rooms have computers installed.

Other Information

You will need to submit an online application form directly to Broken Hill to finalise placement arrangements and accommodation.
You will need to supply your immunisation records 8 weeks prior to your arrival in order for the Risk Management Unit to process and issue a letter of compliance. Without that letter you will be unable to commence placement.
The Rural Clinical School - Sydney Campus can pre-pay for students' flights. Students should contact Genevieve on (02) 9385 3210 at least 4 weeks prior to the start of the term to confirm.
Clean linen, blankets and a pillow are provided with your accommodation - it is recommended students bring their own towel.
Each student must bring their Hospital ID badge and a Criminal Record Check Form. If you do not have these, you will not be able to commence the term. Speak to the Administration Office at your UNSW Sydney Clinical School for a copy of the Criminal Record Check Form.
Student attending Broken Hill may be assigned to the Royal Flying Doctor's Service (RFDS). They require students to provide their height and weight. Please email HBeck@gwahs.health.nsw.gov.au with your details 4 weeks prior to the start of the term.
Placements at Broken Hill involve activities other than hospital-based training, including week-long placements at Wilcannia, 200kms east.
Any half day sessions you spend with a GP during your placement should be recorded on the GP PIP Form for Rural Hospital Placements . It is the responsibility of the student to return this form (as indicated) within two weeks of the end of your placement.

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