Paediatrician Specialist
This role involves working in a high-acuity obstetric service with the capability of delivering 34 weeks plus babies. The facility includes a Level 3 Nursery and a 24-hour inpatient department for emergency cases.
The team provides care for approximately 430 births, averaging 650 general paediatric admissions annually. There are 16,600 ED presentations, with around 25% being paediatric cases. Community outreach services are offered to Bairnsdale five days a week.
We have an establishment of up to four specialist paediatricians, one registrar, and one HMO on staff. We treat about 12,000 acute inpatients and over 17,000 Emergency Department patients per year, providing comprehensive surgical, medical, obstetrics, gynaecology, and paediatric services.
A six-bed Critical Care Unit is available, offering ventilation and haemofiltration capabilities. Specialised services include Urology, Cardiology, Oncology, Nephrology & Haemodialysis. Anaesthetic support comes from both specialists and general practitioners. Opportunities exist for part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
To be considered for this position, you will need:
* Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians (FRACP) or its equivalent
* Postgraduate clinical training, qualifications, and experience deemed comparable to that required for an Australian physician appointment by the RACP
Please contact Santé Recruitment to discuss further details regarding this opportunity.