Job Application

The Role:
We are seeking Senior Paediatric Registrars Advanced trainees. Come and enjoyan outstanding Paediatric Advanced Training year in General Paediatrics with
Perinatal Component & Community Paediatrics.

Opportunity forRACP OTP Peer Reviewperiod & Junior Consultant Step- Up roles.

• Attraction incentive across Queensland - Health workers from interstate or overseas who move to Queensland may be eligible for payments of up to $20,000.
• Remuneration value up to $172,343 p.a
• A Vibrant tropical location -relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living.
• Beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment
• Affordable living

There is considerable flexibility to accommodate the special interests and advanced training plan of the trainee for a six (6) month term in community/developmental paediatrics to leadership opportunities around respiratory, emergency, neonatal, critical care and retrieval, cardiology, neurology, especially those on a dual qualification or general-with-interest pathway and including research and nurturing of professional qualities required for completion of paediatric fellowship.

Paediatric unit takes around 5000 admissions/year with regional referral service (including 8 bed Special Care Nursery with neonates >32weeks + including CPAP). Serviced by 7 paediatricians, 8 registrars, 6 junior staff and visiting medical and surgical specialists Outreach. We champion Telehealth to assist families and reduce travel.

The Hospital:
This is a level 2 hospital (354) beds with 24-hour cardiac intervention, trauma service, medical specialities including Respiratory, Nephrology, Neurology, Endocrine, Rheumatology, Oncology on site with visiting specialists in other disciplines.

To reflect the growing demand for health care in the region, the Hospital has been redeveloped at a cost of $408 million. The redeveloped hospital is a digital hospital, equipped with leading edge technology to assist staff to provide the highest level of care and comfort to patients. It is the first regional hospital in Queensland to have the complete integrated electronic medical record.

Location:
A vibrant tropical location, home to a diverse and energetic community with rural and coastal living opportunities.Families are well serviced by a choice of high-quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.
Palm fringed beaches and crystal-clear waters are your playground for fishing and water sports. The region also hosts native rainforests that are popular hiking destinations.

Mandatory qualifications/Professional registration/Other requirements
Successful completion of the FRACP paediatric clinical and written exam or equivalent with RACP certification.

• IMGs RACP assessed partial/substantial comparability will be considered

How do I apply?
Please forward your resume and cover letter to Nicki Wade at [email protected].
For more information about this and other opportunities and a confidential discussion please contact Nicki Wade on 0401010048.