Townsville Hospital and Health Service is the public healthcare provider for more than 250,000 people across a geographic area of 150,000km2, delivering a comprehensive range of services across 21 facilities, from primary care in regional locations to highly specialised care at the main hospital.
Townsville University Hospital, located adjacent to one of Queensland's leading tertiary institutions, James Cook University, is the largest tertiary hospital in northern Australia, providing specialist referral services for 700,000 people living from Mackay, to the Torres Strait, to the Northern Territory border.
An opportunity has arisen for a Principal House Officer to join the team in Dermatology on a fixed term temporary full-time basis, for 12 months. The Townsville Hospital and Health Service vision is world-class healthcare for northern Queensland.
Our purpose is 'great care every day'. About your opportunity: Fixed term temporary full-time, 12 months The primary function of the position is to provide high quality clinical care to patients of The Townsville Hospital. In addition, the Registrar will provide supervision of junior medical staff, including some responsibility for providing teaching to junior medical staff and medical students. Comprehensive post graduate training program is conducted at The Townsville Hospital.
The Townsville Hospital is a tertiary teaching hospital for North Queensland and has a patient case mix commensurate with that level of care provision. This included patients from the local area and from the surrounding regions. This position will interact with a full range of medical and surgical specialties.
What's on offer: Generous remuneration package value up to $185,645 p.a. comprising:Salary range of $4966.90 to $5470.70 p.f. (L4-L7)5 weeks annual leave with 17.5% loading12.75% employer contribution to superannuationProfessional development assistance – allowance, Vocational Training Subsidy (if applicable), PD leave, and exam leaveOther employment benefits may include: professional development, salary sacrificing options, shift and locality allowances, employee wellness and assistance programs, and access to corporate discounts.
Degree Qualifications from a recognised tertiary institution and hold Current General Registration as a medical practitioner or eligible for Current General Registration with the Medical Board of Australia.This is a Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) risk role: Hepatitis A/B, Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, and Pertussis.Probation period may apply.Pre-employment checks will be conducted.Please refer to the Role Description for further details. Why make the change? With over 300 days of sunshine a year, Townsville is the largest centre in Northern Australia, offering a laid back tropical lifestyle and is the gateway to the world famous Great Barrier Reef, stunning beaches, rainforests and the Outback. A vibrant, dynamic city, Townsville offers the perfect balance between spectacular natural attractions without sacrificing the benefits of a metropolitan city. No matter your lifestyle, Townsville offers families, couples and friends a place to call home.
Interested? Contact: Nadine Pyne on (07) 4433 2841.
Apply ONLINE by: Monday 4 November 2024.
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