NNSWLHD Staff Specialist - Specialist General Surgeon - Tweed Valley Hospital (Apply via eCredential) Working with Northern NSW Local Health District, you can play a part in delivering quality care to our region.Our health service values the essential role our staff play in delivering innovative ways to respond to the health needs of our patients and clients.Our staff live and work in some of Australia's most sought-after destinations, where work/life balance is not a buzzword, it's a reality!Employment Type: Permanent Full Time and Part Time (Multiple Positions)Position Classification: Staff SpecialistRemuneration: $262,376 - $323,777 per annum full time equivalent depending on experienceHours Per Week: Up to 40 per weekRequisition ID: REQ550303Provide contemporary comprehensive Specialist General Surgery services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care. Provide clinical leadership, participate in quality improvement activities and provide training and education to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.Why you should consider applyingWe can offer you:Diverse career pathwaysProfessional and personal developmentHelp with further study and educationFlexible and supportive work environmentOpportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforceChallenging, inspiring and rewarding rolesThe opportunity to make a difference!As a Staff Specialist you may benefit from potential tax savings by salary packaging living expenses, vehicle leasing, meal entertainment and relocation costs.Where you'll be workingThis is an exciting opportunity to join Tweed Valley Hospital, your primary work location and a new, major referral hospital at the heart of the network of hospitals and health facilities across the Tweed-Byron region.The new state of the art facility includes:more operating theatres and recovery spacesexpanded emergency departmentenhanced medical, surgical, and mental health servicesenhanced ambulatory care services including more outpatient clinicsnew interventional cardiology servicenew radiotherapy service as part of a new integrated cancer care service.The LocationNorthern NSW is a diverse region spanning from the jacaranda city of Grafton in the south, to the golden beaches of Tweed Heads in the north. The district is located on the traditional lands of the Bundjalung, Githabul, Gumbaynggirr and Yaegl nations.The Tweed Valley is a subtropical oasis encompassing the rugged terrain of Wollumbin National Park, arty riverside villages, historic coastal towns and the gateway to the Gold Coast.Whether you're looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, there's something to suit every lifestyle.Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.Minimum Requirements:Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a General Surgeon, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathwaysDemonstrated recent clinical experience in General Surgery at the role delineation of the service that enhances the current general surgical servicesDemonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a teamDemonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skillsDemonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvementAvailability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable timeFor role related queries or questions contact Dr Serne Kemp, Director Medical Services at email: Applications Close: 7 March 2025