Consultant/Specialist Internal Medicine

The Role:
We are seeking a Consultant/Specialist General Medicine to join a small regional hospital duties include both inpatient and ambulatory patients, within regional communities, and contribute to post graduate education, including the supervision of General Medicine trainees.

• Lifestyle is well suited to those who enjoy nature-based recreation activities such as fishing, bushwalking, camping, canoeing and swimming.
• This is a sub-tropical climate, with distinct wet and dry seasons. Temperatures range from 25 to 35 C, with an occasional 40 in November or December, usually with high humidity.
• The Dry Season has fine weather with temperatures dropping down to 10 C overnight.
• Salary package up $350,000
• Small 60 bed Hospital

Key duties and responsibilities

• Conduct regular inpatient ward rounds and outpatient sessions incorporating teaching and provide specialist opinion to referring medical practitioners.
• Participate in provision of specialist outreach General Medicine services to regional hospitals and remote communities.
• Provide care and advice on the management of patients with General Medicine conditions to colleagues both within and outside the specialty.
• Provide an after-hours consultancy service to colleagues and junior medical staff.
• Direct, coordinate, supervise, manage and evaluate the work of subordinate medical staff in the provision of patient care.

Hospital:
60bed regional Hospital

Location:
Enjoy an amazing community spirit, welcoming newcomers with boundless enthusiasm.

Maybe it's the weather. After a sweltering day, there's a sweet relief when the rain comes. The landscape turns green and comes alive. Or the dry season's touch of cool that makes for prime camping with vivid sunsets and thoughts of "this is living". It's all these things plus a simplicity to life here and a depth that leaves a lasting impression.

Selection criteria

• Eligible for general, limited and/or specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia (MBA).
• Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians or equivalent.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to interact positively in a cross-cultural work environment, as a team member.
• An interest in and a commitment to improving Indigenous health.
• Evidence of commitment to; continuing education, teaching, research and quality assurance activities.
• An ability to interact effectively with people from diverse cultures.

How do I Apply?
Please send your resume with a cover letter to Nicki Wade or contact Nicki Wade on 0401 010 048 to discuss your application.