* Approximately 88km south of Cairns. About 8,000 people live in this multicultural town which offers easy access to World Heritage rainforest wilderness in the Woonooroonan National Park and boat access to Family Islands and Hinchinbrook National Parks. The Great Barrier Reef is 40km offshore from Mourilyan deep water harbour. Mission Beach is 50km away offering a beachside lifestyle.
* This is a 49 bed acute care Hospital including 3 High Dependency beds staffed by rural generalists. The Hospital had a major rebuild and renovation just prior to 2000. The Friends of the Hospital Foundation have generously supported acquisition of state-of-the-art resuscitation and critical care equipment for the Emergency Room, High Dependency Unit and Operating Theatre.
* Staffing Levels: Director of Medical Services | 8 Senior Medical Officers | 7 Principal House Officers – full year and rotational | Medical Registrar | Staff Physician
Details
A Northern QLD hospital requires a Senior Medical Officer in General Practice.
SHIFTS:
ASAP - 31 December 2025
ED Experience
ED AST
Obstetrics AST
Anaesthetics AST
There are 4x 10 hour shifts per week, shift times being 0800-1900 or 1030-2130. On Call to support junior staff decision making and/or patient assessment, one standby on call per week, and up to 3x procedural on call per week.
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