Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals NW
North West Regional Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Thursday 13 February, 2025 11:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022, Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1-11
Employment type:Region:North West
Provide specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Emergency Department across the North West Region.
Participate in research, quality improvement activities, and undergraduate, post-graduate, and other teaching programs across the North West Region.
Provide specialist advice to inpatient units as required.
Details of Appointment Multiple Permanent, full time and part time, shift worker (with on-call) position working up to 76 hours per fortnight.
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full-time and part-time vacancies.Why Tasmania? Life in Tasmania provides a quality work/life balance.
Here you can pursue what drives you, both professionally and personally.
The rugged and beautiful North West Coast of Tasmania is a tourist mecca, has a strong agricultural sector, a developing innovative industrial sector, and is very accessible to the rest of Tasmania and the Australian mainland.
We are seeking motivated and experienced Staff Specialists in Emergency Medicine, who will work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania's North West Region.
Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the Staff Specialist provides specialist emergency medical care to patients attending the Department of Emergency Medicine at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH).
The NWRH and MCH Emergency Departments have approximately 30,000 presentations annually and treat a broad range of patients.
The NWRH is the regional trauma centre with a 25% admission rate.
The MCH is a sub-acute hospital with limited services and a 15% admission rate.
The NWRH ED is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for 12 months advanced training in Emergency Medicine which is increasing to 24 months in 2022.
The Emergency Department at MCH is accredited for emergency medicine certificate and diploma courses.
Fellows of the Australian College for Rural and Remote Medicine and Fellows of the Australian College of General Practitioners with skills and qualifications in Emergency Medicine, ideally the ED Diploma, are encouraged to apply.
There are multiple clinical support portfolios that include quality and safety, education, ultrasound, and EMET.
Who are we? The medical services across the North West region of Tasmania are based primarily at the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) in Burnie and at the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe, close to Devonport.
The DoH provides both acute and sub-acute patient care.
The DoH offers a comprehensive undergraduate and graduate clinical training program, with close ties to the University of Tasmania through the Rural Clinical School.
As such, you will be responsible for providing leadership and help with the delivery of the Undergraduate medical education program.
You will have access to salary package a range of benefits including living expenses up to $9,010 + $2,650 in meal entertainment each FBT year + other benefits if eligible.
Base salary points range for Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 1 at $216,300 – Specialist Medical Practitioner Level 11 at $296,640 with further salary increments available at Senior Specialist Medical Practitioner Levels 1 – 3, with additional 11.5% employer superannuation contribution.
Access to generous accommodation and relocation costs.
In addition, the following allowances calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
North West Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35% pro rataNorth West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20% pro rataProfessional Development Allowance of up to $16,480 per annum pro rataFully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu, up to $28,389 per annum pro rataWhat Can We Offer? Contemporary, well-equipped work environmentsFlexible work/life balanceAttractive Salary PackageDynamic and diverse teamCommitment to ongoing professional developmentSpecialist or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia in a relevant specialtyThe Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre-employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer.
The following checks are to be conducted:
Conviction checks in the following areas:Crimes of ViolenceSex Related OffencesSerious Drug OffencesCrimes involving dishonestyDisciplinary action in previous employment check.Download the Statement of Duties and Associated Documents Online applications are preferred, please click the blue Apply Now button.
If you apply online please do not send a hard copy application as well.
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Complete the following application form and email your application to the listed contact person including the below form:
Post your application with the above application form to:
PO Box 21
LATROBE TAS 7307
In order to be considered for this position it is a requirement that you complete a 1-2 page application detailing your experience, skills, and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. For More Information Phone: (03) 6478 5283
Position: Employment Consultant – Medical Services (NW)
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