Orthopaedics Department at Mackay Base Hospital have opportunity for a Principal House Officer to join the team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).
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The Orthopaedics Department team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for a Principal House Officer to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Your opportunity
To participate in the provision, development, and maintenance of an effective, efficient, and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients. The appointment will be to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to the Mackay Base Hospital. However, at some future time, the appointee's clinical duties may be extended to other health care facilities within the Health Service.
About The Team
Time in the Department will present the opportunity to enhance your Orthopaedic knowledge and develop skills while contributing invaluably to the provision of patient care as a member of the Orthopaedic team.
The Department caters for a population of approximately 180,000, in addition to a sizeable number of interstate and international tourists. The Orthopaedic Department performs approximately 2,300 theatre procedures per year – of which there are 1,500 emergency procedures. The Outpatients Department has approximately 80 patients in the Fracture Clinic and 50 new patients in the Orthopaedic clinic in one week.
About Our Hospital And Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.
Some Of Our Great Benefits On Offer
Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlementsFlexible working arrangementsA diverse work cultureCareer developmentProfessional development opportunitiesEducation opportunities, study and researchPaid parental leaveEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Discounted Private Health InsuranceFitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Requirements
It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description MK .
Occupational group Health - Medical