Overview
The Paediatrics Department at Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is expanding and seeks to appoint 2 permanent full-time Staff Specialists to join its team. Armidale Rural Referral Hospital is a Level 4 Paediatric Unit with 8 inpatient beds for children and young people to 18 years of age and a 2-bed special care nursery, supporting a level 4 maternity unit with 450 deliveries annually. You will join a workforce of 3 long standing Paediatricians with an increasing level of junior medical staff support. We pride ourselves on our collaborative team work to provide an excellent standard of care for our patients and their families.
Responsibilities
* Provide broad-scope paediatric care from neonatal care (greater than 34 weeks gestation) to inpatient care for children and young people up to 18 years, including general outpatients and complex medical, behavioural and developmental paediatrics.
* Work as a regional general paediatrician with mentoring and support to establish yourself as a key member of the team and to develop your own career interests.
Qualifications / Requirements
* Broad scope skills from neonatal care (>34 weeks gestation) to inpatient paediatrics up to 18 years, plus general outpatient care and involvement in complex medical, behavioural and developmental paediatrics.
Academic Opportunities
If an academic career in teaching and research interests you, opportunities for academic positions in the School of Rural Medicine at the University of New England could complement your clinical role.
Lifestyle & Location
This position is ideal for those seeking a combination of a relaxed rural lifestyle with a challenging and rewarding career in regional paediatrics. Armidale offers a welcoming community, a large regional university, cultural and sporting activities, and access to national parks, waterfalls and rainforests for outdoor recreation.
Incentives
Be rewarded with up to $10,000 in the first 12 months plus up to $10,000 each year thereafter in fortnightly payments under the Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme.
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