What you'll be doing
Provide contemporary comprehensive specialist anaesthetic services for optimal patient outcomes.
Provide and support training to clinicians across multiple disciplines to achieve quality education and safe clinical practice.
About the great community of Griffith
Situated in the beautiful Riverina in South-Western NSW on the traditional lands of the Wiradjuri people, Griffith has a population of approximately 26,000 but you will discover the diverse culture and traditions with more than 70 nationalities in the cultural tapestry. This has attracted many young families and travelers from around the world, with the mix of cultures often celebrated within the community such as the annual Shaheedi Tournament (Sikh Games), Salamifest and a Taste of Italy festival.
Griffith is the agricultural capital of the Western Riverina with a catchment drawing more than 54,000 people to the area. It is a unique multicultural rural town in the Murrumbidgee Irrigation Area, often referred to as a little piece of Italy in the Riverina., Griffith is situated in the heart of agricultural powerhouse of the Riverina producing 25% of all Australian wine and 90% of Australian rice as well as being the home of the Aguna Murray Cod. There are numerous wineries, excellent restaurants, and gourmet food producers for you to visit throughout the region. Griffith also boasts legendary country hospitality and a relaxed feel of contemporary rural Australia. The city’s unmistakable Italian heritage is evident in the range of rustic cafes and eateries, delis and gelato bars, olive groves, farm fresh produce, friendly and welcoming locals and a passion for wine!
It is the ideal location to also explore far west NSW and rural Victoria with the World Heritage Lake Mungo just a day trip away. For those with young families, Griffith has long daycare, pre-schools, primary and secondary schools all within 5 minutes’ walk of the hospital. Traffic jams are non-existent in Griffith making it easy to enjoy a relaxed and fun filled lifestyle.
1. Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Anaesthesia and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
2. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
3. Demonstrated significant experience relevant to Anaesthetic practice and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.
4. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
6. Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
7. Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.