Advanced Trainee Emergency Medicine

Overview Tired of big cities? Want to start your day sitting on your deck in the sun, enjoying a cup of coffee and listening to the birds? Or would you rather have a surf or a walk along the beach before work? It’s an opportunity to recharge your batteries and prioritise your wellbeing. Every day feels like a vacation Location Port Macquarie is a coastal city located on the Mid-North Coast of New South Wales, just an hour flight or 4 hour drive north of Sydney. It is renowned for its natural beauty, stunning beaches and abundance of wildlife. Sitting at the mouth of the Hastings River, it’s a natural paradise where dolphins frolic, whales linger during their migration and koalas doze in the branches overhead. It is a favoured destination due to its idyllic, temperate climate and its laid-back vibe. Yet it also has a vibrant town centre with a sophisticated dining scene and a large theatre. This place makes you feel relaxed and energised. Discover the allure of Port Macquarie by visiting: Port Macquarie information site is available online at portmacquarieinfo.com.au. Organization and Facilities With a population of over 88,000 in the urban area it is one of the fastest growing places in New South Wales. Port Macquarie Base Hospital is a 228 bed level five facility with a 24-hour Emergency Department and a range of specialist services, including intensive care, anaesthetics, cardiology, stroke, respiratory, paediatrics, obstetrics, general medicine, orthopaedics, urology, vascular, general surgery, gastroenterology, oncology, ophthalmology and mental health. This regional hospital has seen a huge growth in presentations and now sees 50,000 per year, with 25% paediatrics, fast track area and short stay unit. The Base Hospital is the main referral centre for the Mid North Coast and is a regional trauma centre. It is also affiliated with the University of New South Wales rural clinical medical school co-located on the hospital campus and Charles Sturt University. Kempsey District Hospital is a rural hospital 45 minutes from Port Macquarie. It has approximately 30,000 presentations per year (25% paediatrics and 25% indigenous). There is on site medical wards, maternity services, rehab, surgery and mental health. Some patients will be referred to Port Macquarie Base Hospital for specialty inpatient care. We strive to deliver a high level of consultant-led care to both our Emergency departments in the Hastings Macleay Clinical Network regardless of the location. Opportunity If you are tired of competing for exposure to procedures and personalised teaching, then Port Macquarie-Hastings is for you. With over 30 FACEMs, you will have unmatched access to engaged senior clinicians and teaching opportunities surpassing urban centres. In Port Macquarie, you will no longer be one of the many - rather we will provide you with the opportunity to achieve graded independence in performing procedures and managing a thriving regional department. In addition to outstanding daily learning opportunities, you will have access to: Protected fortnightly teaching - our teaching program is highly regarded by trainees Fortnightly simulation sessions with guaranteed involvement A highly supportive culture for exam and study Access to personalised primary and fellowship examination teaching with an excellent local pass rate Access to non ED terms including anaesthetics, ICU, paediatrics, ultrasound and more Non-clinical quality improvement and audit opportunities Videos Watch these short videos to get a better picture of the Mid North Coast Local Health District: Career opportunities Join us So what are you waiting for? Your journey to becoming the best FACEM you can be awaits in beautiful Port Macquarie. Enquiries: Mandy Wynter, DEMT: Andrew Orr, DEMT: Samuel Tonkin, DEMT: Edward Irving, #J-18808-Ljbffr