Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician

Sante Recruitment.; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 255,000 - 311,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous superannuation

Professional development leave (3.6 wk

Private practice arrangements

Salary packaging

Annual incremental increases

Career training and development

Flexible work arrangements

Wellness programs

Job summary

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is seeking a Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician to deliver high‑quality clinical care across the health network in tropical Cairns. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to lead palliative care within the community and hospital settings.

You will supervise junior medical staff and participate in Outreach services, contributing to patient-centered planning and service development in the region.

Qualifications

• Deliver a high standard of clinical care in the field of Palliative Care across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of allocated junior medical staff to ensure appropriate standards of care and training.
• Participate in Outreach services

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high standard of clinical care in Palliative Care throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of any allocated junior medical staff to ensure appropriate standards of care and that junior medical staff are trained to fulfil their duties.
• Participate in Outreach services

Job description

Staff Specialist Palliative Care Physician

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
Enjoy:

• Year-round tropical climate
• Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef
• Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest
• Excellent fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain biking
• Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools
• Affordable lifestyle with short daily commutes

The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services.

Besides the excellent work opportunities, Cairns offers a unique lifestyle suitable to a wide variety of interests. Cairns is in the heart of the tropical north and is the primary gateway to northern Australia. Cairns is an ideal base to explore the wider region with front door access to the Great Barrier Reef, rainforests and outback locations.
Enjoy:

• Year-round tropical climate
• Direct access to the Great Barrier Reef
• Explore the World Heritage-listed Daintree Rainforest
• Excellent fishing, diving, sailing, hiking and mountain biking
• Vibrant cafés, restaurants and local markets
• Family-friendly city with excellent public and private schools
• Affordable lifestyle with short daily commutes

About your new role:
In your new role you will……

• To deliver a high standard of clinical care in the field of Palliative Care throughout the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service.
• Supervise the day-to-day activities of any allocated junior medical staff to ensure that appropriate standards of care are maintained and that junior medical staff are trained to adequately fulfil their duties.
• Participate in Outreach services

As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, not only will you receive competitive base salary up to $282,912 per annum full time (L18 – L27), you will also have access to:

• Generous superannuation
• Professional development leave (3.6 weeks p.a. pro rata)
• Private practice arrangements
• Salary packaging
• Annual incremental increases
• Career training and development
• Flexible work arrangements
• Wellness programs

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