Senior Medical Officer

Senior Medical Officer (Rural Generalist with Advanced Skills in Obstetrics, Emergency or Procedural Anaesthetics) Rural & Remote Services - MAREEBA , Queensland Health Full time, Contract, Part time, Casual/Temporary Provide high quality clinical care to hospital patients and patients at rural clinics. Assist the Director of Medical Services, Mareeba Hospital in the development of medical practice skills for medical and nursing staff. The Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service covers a large geographic area with a diverse and growing population. The Health Service provides a wide range of primary care, acute and specialist services. Our staff are a part of the community we serve, and we strongly believe that health outcomes are enhanced by involving our community in the planning and evaluation of local health services. We are seeking an enthusiastic Rural Generalist to join our team in tropical North Queensland. Mareeba Hospital is a 40-bed Level 3 facility servicing the Mareeba District with a large Indigenous population. We provide outreach services to the township of Dimbulah, as well as a nearby Lotus Glen Correctional Centre. Our case load includes emergency presentations with trauma and acute illnesses, care of inpatients including paediatrics and a general practice outpatient clinic. We see approximately 2,000-2,500 people per month through our Emergency Department and have about 500 admissions. Our GP Clinic also sees 500 patients per month. Mareeba is a one hour drive from Cairns and is located on the Atherton Tablelands with a population of approximately 10,500 people. The town is 417 metres above sea level on the confluence of the Barron River, Granite Creek and Emerald Creek. Mareeba has a multicultural heritage, with beautiful fresh produce, scenic mountain bike riding, bird watching, various wineries and several coffee plantations. It is an easy scenic drive to other equally beautiful towns on the Atherton Tablelands. What we offer Full time Base salary up to $274 678 p.a. (L25 – L27) or $251 642 p.a. (L13 – L24) Professional development allowance Motor vehicle allowance General attraction and retention allowance Regional and rural attraction allowance Locality allowance As a Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service employee, you will receive: Salary packaging Annual incremental increases Career training and development Wellness programs Why choose Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service? Choose Cairns for your next career move – YouTube You can find out more about why it's so great to work at Cairns and Hinterland here: Several temporary positions, hours negotiable, up to 12 months Applications will remain current for 12 months. Job Ad Reference: CAH Purpose of the Role Working at the Mareeba Hospital within rural health services across the Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service, you will contribute as a dynamic Senior Medical Officer with advanced skills in Obstetrics, Anaesthetics or Emergency you will provide a high-quality clinical care to hospital in-patients and patients at rural clinics. You will assist the Director of Medical Services, Mareeba Hospital in the development of safe medical practice and optimising clinical skills for medical and nursing staff. You will provide a high standard of care for patients and their families, contributing to improving the health of the local population. An opportunity to become part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, striving to grow a health service exceeding in healthcare, research and teaching. Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives. How to Apply Please download the Role Description and Information Package for Applicants (at the links in the boxed area above) for instructions on how to apply for this role. If you have difficulty viewing this role description in .pdf format, please contact Recruitment Services on ***************@health.qld.gov.au to request it in .doc format. Please note that if the information requested in the 'how to apply' section is not provided, plus the now mandatory requirement for all curriculum vitae to be provided in a standard template (located at the link in the boxed area above), you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application. The Information Package for Applicants outlines pre-employment checks that will be undertaken for successful applicants. Be careful - Don’t provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs. Don't transfer any money or complete suspicious online surveys. If you see something suspicious, report this job ad. #J-18808-Ljbffr