Staff Specialist Anaesthetist

Aussie Locums; Mount Isa City; On-site; AUD 442,000 - 544,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rent-free furnished accommodation (up‑

Relocation assistance up to $10,000

5 weeks annual leave

3.6 weeks Professional Development

Free on-site parking

Incentive payments up to $70,000

Salary sacrificing options

Overtime and on-call pay

Great location

Job summary

Australia's North West Hospital and Health Service in Mount Isa seeks a qualified anaesthetist for permanent full-time or part-time roles, with FIFO possible by negotiation. Locum opportunities and a strong community setting are available.

The remuneration package ranges from $441,940 to $544,202 per annum (full-time equivalent). Current registration with the Medical Board of Australia is required, with duties spanning obstetric and regional anaesthesia, ICU and perioperative medicine.

Qualifications

• Current registration with or eligibility for registration with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Skills in epidurals for delivery suite and anaesthesia for obstetrics.
• Experience in senior anaesthesiology roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide anaesthetic services to the North West Hospital and Health Service team.
• Develop clinical interests within anaesthesia (obstetrics, ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management).
• Train anaesthetic trainees and other health professionals; participate in quality improvement.

Skills

Epidurals for delivery

Obstetric anaesthesia

Medical Board registration

Adult critical care

Job description

Anaesthetist required FT, PT or FIFO considered. Situated in a well established outback location in rural Queensland. Great community spirit.

Job Ref: 1494818

Remuneration package: $441,940 up to $544,202 per annum (full time equivalent).

Commencement in this role can be as a Locum initially.

Classification:
L25-27 Senior Staff Specialist
L18-24 Staff Specialist

Location: Mount Isa
The progressive city of Mount Isa is the most important industrial, commercial and administrative centre in Outback Queensland, the second largest state or territory in Australia. Situated 977 kilometres west of Townsville, Mount Isa is an important railhead; has an airport with facilities for Jets and is a key road hub for the extensive system of highways linking Brisbane, Townsville, Alice Springs and Darwin.
Mount Isa is a remote but robust community with friendly residents and a beautiful landscape The city has grown to be a modern, well-appointed centre of approx.23,000 people.
There are great schools including private schools, day care centres and many sporting clubs.
Restaurants and clubs offer good opportunities for leisure and socialising within the local community. The hospital community offers an opportunity to make new friends for life.
The rugged countryside offers ample opportunity for day and weekend trips, no matter whether you are interested in 4WD, camping or enjoy luxury hotels or motel accommodation. Lake Moondarra is a popular spot for water sports and fishing and a weekend trip to Adel’s Grove and canoe through Lawn Hill Gorge is a must!
In Mount Isa, you are 5 minutes to anywhere!

All about my new employer?

The North West Hospital and Health Services (NWHHS) is responsible for the public sector health services in the North West region. The NWHHS covers an area of approximately 300,000 square kilometres and services many of the remote communities within North Western Queensland and the Gulf of Carpentaria. The Health Service is responsible for the promotion and wellbeing of people within the service area and ensuring that health services are of a high quality, accessible to all and effective. Currently all anaesthetic services are provided at Mt Isa Hospital. Outreach services are a potential growth item in our outlying hospitals.

All about the role

• To join a highly motivated team providing anaesthetic services to the North West Hospital and Health Service.
• Opportunity to develop areas of clinical interest to you within anaesthesia (including obstetrics and regional), ICU, perioperative medicine, pain management, medical education and wellbeing.
• Provide training to anaesthetic trainees and other health professionals and ensure continued evidence-based practice.
• To support continued improvement of health services by participating in quality improvement opportunities
• To be well remunerated for your efforts

Employment status

Permanent full-time or parttime. Hours/roster negotiable. FIFO opportunity also available, by negotiation.

The Client is happy for you to undertake the role as a Locum, in the first instance, for you to be able to experience the role and location firsthand.

The skills and experience I need for this job

• Current registration with or/eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia
• Skills in epidurals for delivery suite and anaesthesia for obstetrics.
• The successful applicant will be appointed between classifications Level 18 to Level 27
• Appointment to this position requires proof of qualification and registration or membership with the appropriate registration authority or association. Certified copies of the required information must be provided to the appropriate supervisor/manager prior to commencement of clinical duties.
• This position requires the incumbent to operate a "C" class vehicle, and an appropriate license endorsement to operate this type of vehicle is required. Proof of this endorsement must be provided before commencement of duty.
• The position may require travel by commercial or charter plane and/or vehicle to other Hospital/s and/or Health Centre/s dependent on travel requirements.
• The position requires the incumbent required to undergo the credentialing and scope of clinical practice process in accordance with NWHHS policy.
• The position may require the incumbent to be rostered outside of ‘ordinary hours’.
• The position requires the incumbent to fulfil clinical on-call requirements in Anaesthetics practice and undertake on call in Anaesthetics in line with their approved scope of clinical practice. The position requires the incumbent to provide services to ICU patients under the care of their admitting specialist and remote supervising intensivist.
• In accordance with HR Policy B1, it is a mandatory condition of employment for this role to be fully vaccinated.
• Your offer of appointment to this role is therefore conditional upon satisfactory documentary evidence of required vaccinations/immunity being provided prior to commencement and your consent and agreement to maintain vaccination as required by Queensland Health policy.

Desirable Attributes

• Scope of Practise in paediatric anaesthesia to 5 years or younger
• An interest or experience in Intensive Care management of patients
• An interest or experience in regional anaesthesia and acute and / or chronic pain management

What’s in it for me, The Benefits

• Rent Free furnished accommodation is provided up to 17 months!
• Relocation assistance for QH/Interstate Employees up to $10,000
• 5 weeks annual leave per year
• 3.6 weeks Professional Development Leave per year
• Free on-site parking
• Eligible Health Workers who make the move to work with us may receive up to $70,000 in incentive payments under the Queensland Health Workforce Attraction Incentive Scheme. (PDF)
• Generous Salary Sacrificing options.
• Overtime and on-call (paid per occurrence)
• Great location