PHO / Registrar (Rural Generalist) Laidley

Queensland Health; Lockyer Valley Regional; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging

Up to 12.75% super

Job summary

West Moreton Health in rural Queensland is seeking a Principal House Officer/Registrar to provide direct patient care in inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department settings at Laidley Hospital, and to lead a multidisciplinary team in a rural context.

The role supports education and training, with a temporary full-time arrangement until 31 January 2027; eligibility includes MBBS and registration, with Rural Generalist fellowship desirable.

Qualifications

• Competence in primary rural medical practice and/or emergency medicine.
• Experience delivering care to inpatients, outpatients and ED.
• Knowledge of National Quality & Safety Standards and patient-centred care.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the inpatient, outpatient and Emergency Department at our Rural Facilities (CSCF Level 2).
• Lead the multidisciplinary team to improve care and implement changes.
• Maintain records and confidentiality; liaise with other doctors and hospital for referrals.

Skills

Rural medicine

Emergency medicine

Leadership

Education

MBBS or equivalent

Rural Generalist fellowship desirable

Postgraduate training

Job description

Enjoy the benefits of country living with a friendly community, lower commute times, and easy access to Brisbane, Ipswich and Toowoomba. Participate in the provision of high-level inpatient and emergency clinical services at Laidley Hospital and to ensure that safe, high quality, patient centred care is provided to all within West Moreton Health. In the role of Principal House Officer/Registrar you will be supported and encouraged to expand your education and training in inpatient and emergency medicine in a rural context and become an important member of a dynamic and passionate rural generalist team.

Temporary Full-time opportunity to 31 January 2027!

About West Moreton Health

West Moreton Health is one of Queensland's most diverse and rapidly evolving health services, delivering health care to over 300,000 people across Ipswich, Boonah, Gatton, Laidley, and Esk.

We provide preventative and primary healthcare services, ambulatory services, acute care, sub-acutecare, oral health, mental health and other specialised services, including prison and youth detention health services,and alcohol and other drugs services to the region.

At West Moreton Health, our employees apply our shared values to every aspect of their work. This helps make sure our workplaces are effective, inclusive and empower our employees to reach our goals.

As a Child Safe Organisation, at West Moreton Health:

• We prioritise children and young people being seen, heard, and safe in every interaction.
• We create inclusive environments where the voices and needs of children and young people are valued and respected.
• We believe safeguarding is shared responsibility, upheld by every member of our organisation.

What it's like to work with us | West Moreton Health

The key responsibilities of the role include

• Fulfil the responsibilities of this role in accordance with Queensland Health's core values.
• Provide direct patient care as rostered to the inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department at our Rural Facilities (CSCF Level 2).
• Provide leadership of the multidisciplinary team to improve care bybeing a role model, reviewing and developing care process, monitoring emergingissues and leading changes.
• Undertake clinical responsibilities by providing patient care, liaison with other doctors, and hospital for referrals, and maintaining appropriate records and confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Our ideal candidate will be someone who can demonstrate the following:

• Competence and capability in primary rural medical practice and/or emergency medicine (particularly hospital-based practice)
• Experience in delivering quality care to inpatients, outpatients and Emergency Department clients across a variety of acuity and care needs.
• Knowledge and practical application of the National Quality & Safety Standards through the delivery of Safe and Quality focussed Patient centred care.
• Excellent communication and ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.

Mandatory Requirements

• Vaccinated against, and remain vaccinated against, certain vaccine preventable diseases (VPD) as outlined in the Health Employment Directive NO. 01/16
• MBBS or equivalent qualification eligible to apply for registration at this level with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Training towards Rural Generalist fellowship completion is highly desirable either via Australian College of Rural & Remote Medicine or Royal Australian College of General Practitioners.
• Minimum requirement – completed three years postgraduate or the equivalent (i.e. if an internship is counted as undergraduate component of a medical degree – this internship can be counted as one postgraduate year).

Why choose us

• Professional development opportunities.
• Career pathways with support to step into senior roles and leadership.
• Wellbeing supports including peer networks, flexible work options, EAP and dedicated mental health programs.
• Competitive benefits including salary packaging and up to 12.75% super.
• A lifestyle you'll love in a region that blends rural charm, natural beauty and city convenience.

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are strongly encouraged to apply for all West Moreton Health vacancies.

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