Location: Remote Regional Queensland
Status: Permanent Full-Time or Part-Time
Remuneration: $525,850 - $650,288 per annum (full-time equivalent)
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Senior Staff Specialist or Staff Specialist Anaesthetist to join a dedicated anaesthetic team in a rural, regional location in Queensland.
This is a unique opportunity to work in one of the most remarkable and remote parts of Australia, offering you both professional challenges and the chance to make a real difference to the health outcomes of the community.
As a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, you will play an integral role in a well-equipped hospital that serves as the primary referral center for a vast and diverse region. The hospital’s anaesthetics department is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, including operating theatres and an ICU/High Dependency Unit, where procedures are performed across a wide range of specialties, including general surgery, obstetrics, orthopaedics, and trauma.
This is a fantastic opportunity to expand your clinical skills in anaesthesia while enjoying the benefits of working in a remote setting. You will have the chance to:
- Join a team providing anaesthetic services to a diverse range of patients, including those from isolated and underserved communities.
- Develop expertise in clinical areas such as obstetrics, ICU, pain management, regional anaesthesia, and more.
- Provide training and mentorship to medical trainees, junior doctors, and other healthcare professionals.
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical audits, and safety programs.
- Experience life in one of Australia’s most unique and beautiful regions, surrounded by stunning landscapes and a close-knit community.
- Provide high-quality, evidence-based anaesthetic care across a variety of medical specialties, including surgery, obstetrics, trauma, and dental procedures.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient care and outcomes.
- Take part in the supervision, teaching, and development of junior medical staff and anaesthesia trainees.
- Contribute to clinical governance and participate in ongoing professional development and training.
- Provide support to other healthcare facilities in the region, as needed.
- Participate in an on-call roster to support anaesthetic services as required.
- Competitive Salary: $525,850 - $650,288 per annum (full-time equivalent).
- Allowances: Professional development, motor vehicle, rural and regional, and inaccessibility allowances.
- Accommodation: Provided as per hospital policy.
- Annual Leave: 5 weeks per year.
- Professional Development Leave: 3.6 weeks per year.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for continuous learning and skill development through training programs.
- Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements with FIFO options available.
- Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
- Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent.
- Proficiency in anaesthesia for obstetrics and epidurals.
- Engagement in continuous medical education and quality improvement initiatives.
- Experience working with diverse communities, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander populations.
- Experience in paediatric anaesthesia (up to 5 years).
- Interest or experience in Intensive Care management.
- Expertise in regional anaesthesia and pain management.
Ref. 060825335
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