We're seeking a Consultant in Emergency Medicine to be based in Rockhampton, Central Queensland - a regional city which offers an ideal lifestyle and is the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
- Tropical living in the heart of Queensland
- Well-established regional teaching hospital
- Remuneration Package up to AUD$532k pa, dependent on experience + on call
- Just an hour’s flight from Brisbane
- Great family lifestyle, beautiful natural surroundings
- Excellent schooling options and affordable housing
The Role and Hospital
Join this enthusiastic and dynamic group of clinicians who are keen to develop innovative practices to help continue to improve the delivery of Emergency medical care:
- regional adult and paediatric mix emergency department with an annual attendance of 50,000 presentations and 25% are paediatric.
- full spectrum of Emergency Care with trauma and resuscitation a core component of work along with the management of routine emergency/urgent patient presentations.
- strong and innovative clinical practice with ongoing development of point of care clinical ultrasound, procedural sedation, non-invasive and invasive ventilation, toxicological and toxinological practices.
- significant paediatric load and we have a new department designed with suitable clinical space for the anticipated clinical workload.
- Participate in the Emergency Department extended hours roster and the 24 hours on call roster
Rockhampton Hospital (305 bed) is the main referral hospital for the Central Queensland region, which now also provides integrated cancer care services in the newly established building boasting state of the art medical equipment. In addition, there are smaller satellite hospitals in the region who will transfer patients through to Rockhampton as required.
Requirements
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEM) or equivalent as an overseas trained specialist who has completed their training in either the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA (ABEM certified) or New Zealand.
The Location
Rockhampton’s colonial history can be seen in its palm tree-lined streets and grand old heritage buildings – some of which have been lovingly restored to give the city a real ‘Aussie’ charm, creating a real sense of community. The region offers a superb lifestyle and a healthy family environment with a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities.
Real estate prices are affordable with a choice of town, coast or country living. Stroll along the river, drive out to the coast exploring the many beaches, discover Carnarvon National Park, spend time enjoying the galleries and botanic gardens, as well as the Great Barrier Reef - the lifestyle is peaceful and serene here.
Brisbane is just a short 1 hour flight from Rockhampton’s local airport.
We have a dedicated Registration Team who seamlessly manage all aspects of your regulatory and temporary work visa applications after you accept a suitable job offer, at no cost to you. Our aim is to get you ready to start work within agreed timeframes and with minimal hassle to you or your new employer.