The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland. Our purpose is 'great care every day'.
About your opportunity
The position will entail responsibility for supervision of junior medical staff, including inpatient care and will include some responsibility for providing teaching to junior medical staff, medical students and allied health staff.
The role is primarily a supporting role for the Obstetrics and Gynaecology service, with the main focus on providing outpatient early pregnancy, antenatal and women's health care as well as inpatient antenatal and postnatal care. There will be opportunity for intrapartum and intra-and perioperative care as senior staffing allows.
Generous casual rates of $80.39 to $88.54 p.h. (L4-L9 + other applicable allowances/benefits), 12.75 % employer contribution to superannuation, attraction and retention incentive allowance, professional development assistance (leave and vocational training subsidy), and inaccessibility allowance (if applicable). Other employment benefits may include: salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, corporate discounts, wellness programs and the Employee Assistance Program.
Role Requirements

• Qualified as a medical practitioner, qualifications in speciality areas and current registration and / or eligible for registration as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia.
• Successful completion of at least two years post-registration training.
• If appointee is not accepted into a recognised vocational college training program - employment will be as a Principal House Officer and remuneration will be at PHO Level (L4-L7).
• Health Care Workers in Queensland Health whose occupation poses a potential risk of exposure to blood or body fluids must be immunised against Hepatitis B according to the National Health and Medical Research Council Australian Immunisation Handbook and the Queensland Health Infection Control Guidelines.
• This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.
• Pre-employment checks will be conducted.

For additional information regarding the responsibilities and/or other requirements for this position please refer to the role description.
Why make the change? Discover Townsville
Townsville is one of the main gateways to the Great Barrier Reef, with the natural wonders of Magnetic Island a short boat ride away. The coastal hub of Townsville is an ideal base for exploring the Great Barrier Reef.
Townsville is a dynamic neighbourhood with access to a variety of top-notch educational facilities, cutting-edge medical facilities, affordable housing, distinctive retail stores, great events, and a wide range of recreation opportunities.
Appreciate the change of pace as you immerse yourself in a tropical North Queensland lifestyle.
Interested..?
Contact: Greet Hoet on 07 4433 1474.
Apply ONLINE by: Tuesday, 26 November 2024
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