Employment Type : Temporary Full Time Remuneration : Minimum Salary 89,095.00 Maximum Salary 139,187.00 Hours Per Week : 38 Requisition ID : CAM22087 Where you'll be working The Wagga Wagga Health Service has undergone a $431 million redevelopment. It was delivered in three stages and completed in 2021. The health campus includes: - a 325 bed referral hospital called Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. Opened in 2017, it supports over 40,000 emergency presentations, 1,100 births and approximately 11,000 operations each year. - a 24 hour Emergency Department equipped with telehealth cameras to connect the team in Wagga Wagga with other specialists or GPs across the state through the Critical Care Advisory Service, ensuring you get the care you need. - a purpose-built Health Services Hub which opened in 2021. The new facility, linked to the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, offers a range of important services from a single site.The multi-storey building accommodates acute aged care inpatient beds, rehabilitation inpatient beds, an older person's mental inpatient unit, Hospital in the Home, expanded renal dialysis unit, expanded oral (dental) service, 60 clinic rooms and treatment spaces for allied health, outpatient, and community health services. There is also a Staff Hub and 30 staff meeting rooms of varying sizes with an electronic booking system and the latest presentation technology; a new lecture theatre and two nearby conference rooms, new clinical education and training spaces, including a simulation room and skills area and facilities for virtual training; a library, a dedicated Aboriginal meeting room and cultural courtyard; cafe; new multi-faith space; and facilitiies for corporate volunteers. There is also secure parking for fleet vehicles under the Health Services Hub. - a specialised Mental Health Unit, which opened in 2013, to provide a large modern and comfortable facility. Community mental health services are co-located on the campus in the new Health Services Hub. Wagga Wagga Health Service provides services including critical care, medical, surgical, paediatric, obstetric, and rehabilitation care. We also provide mental health and community health services. We work with a team of specialists which include cardiovascular, gastroenterology, renal medicine, obstetrics, orthopaedics, psychiatry and paediatrics. There is also the provision of a full range of allied health and support services such as oral health, physiotheraphy, occupational therapy, sexual health and violence prevention and response services. Location Wagga Wagga is the largest regional city in NSW with an urban population of over 60,000 residents, nestled on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River. Wagga Wagga offers a myriad of activities to enjoy, including a wonderful selection of restaurants, cafes, markets and wineries, galleries and museums. It has terrific gradens and recreational areas and caters to both the cultural and sporting enthusiasts. There are extensive education options from early childhood through to tertiary; including public and private primary and secondary schools, the TAFE NSW Riverina Institute, Charles Sturt University, The University of NSW Rural Clinical School, and The University of Notre Dame – Rural clinical School. What you'll be doing To provide Anaesthetic Services to patients of the Murrumbidgee Local Hospital District (MLHD), while consolidating experience and expertise in Anaesthetic practice in a complex clinical environment; under supervision by Anaesthetic Specialists as appointed by MLHD. MBBS or equivalent, currently registered with the Medical Board of Australia Advanced trainee having completed specialist training exams awaiting fellowship (FANZCA) wanting to consolidate rural practice before finishingtraining. An interest in regional and rural practice would be an advantage. Evidence, after full registration, of no less than five (5) years in practice of medicine in New South Wales Health or in any other organisation deemed by the LHD to be equivalent standing, inclusive of no less than three (3) years in supervised specialist training and/or experience. Demonstrated commitment to continuing medical education relevant to the area of practice and a willingness to commit to an equitable hospital on-call roster. Demonstrated ability to work effectively and harmoniously with medical and other health services colleagues as part of a multi disciplinary health care team and demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues, and staff and to work as an effective member of a clinical team. Willingness to teach medical students and other staff of the hospital when reasonably requested with demonstrated understanding of and commitment to clinical quality improvement and peer review, equal employment opportunity, and Occupational Health Safety and Rehabilitation. Demonstrated significant experience relevant to nominated specialty practice and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios. Need more information? 1) Click here for the Position Description 2) Find out more about applying for this position For role related queries or questions contact Gillian Turner on gillian.greenhealth.nsw.gov.au Applications Close: 7 July 2024
