We are seeking a medical professional with anaesthetic expertise to join our team in Rockhampton, a beautiful region in Central Queensland. The city offers an ideal lifestyle and is the southern gateway to the Great Barrier Reef.
* Fantastic lifestyle in subtropical Queensland
* Ongoing education and training opportunities
* Coastal living with islands, waterways and beaches, as well as national parks and the Great Barrier Reef
* Excellent schooling options and very family friendly
* Main referral hospital for Central Queensland
The Role
You will work closely with the Director of Anaesthesia to ensure that anaesthesia services provided are of the highest standard and delivered safely, reliably and efficiently.
* Provide high-quality anaesthesia services, both clinical and administrative, and work within the bounds of commonly accepted good clinical practice and ANZCA Guidelines.
* Conduct acute pain service ward rounds, pre-anaesthetic assessment clinics and anaesthesia for endoscopy, general surgery, orthopaedics, obstetrics, gynaecology, urology, ophthalmology, ENT, dental and investigative services for the care of patients within CQHHS.
* Participate in the after-hours and weekend on-call roster for the Department of Anaesthesia.
* This position will primarily be located in either Rockhampton or Gladstone but may provide anaesthesia assistance for cover to Biloela and Emerald Hospitals as required.
Required Skills and Qualifications
Applicants should be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and be a Fellow of the Australian and New Zealand College for Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent.
* Fellowship of the College of Anaesthesiologists of Ireland (FCAI), together with a Certificate of Satisfactory Completion of Specialist Training (CSCST) from Ireland, or
* Fellowship of the Royal College of Anaesthetists (FRCA) and a Certificate of Completion of Training (CCT) from the United Kingdom.
Benefits
Rockhampton's colonial history can be seen in its palm tree-lined streets and grand old heritage buildings – some of which have been lovingly restored to give the city a real 'Aussie' charm, creating a real sense of community. The region offers a superb lifestyle and a healthy family environment with a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities.
* Stroll along the river, drive out to the coast exploring the many beaches, discover Carnarvon National Park, spend time enjoying the galleries and botanic gardens, as well as the Great Barrier Reef - the lifestyle is peaceful and serene here.
* Brisbane is just a short 1 hour flight from Rockhampton's local airport.