Job Description
We are seeking a highly skilled Consultant Anaesthetist to join our team at a regional Victorian hospital.
About the Hospital
Located on the banks of the Murray River, this historic city offers a unique blend of urban and rural living. With its close proximity to wineries and local produce markets, it's an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and a relaxed pace of life.
The Benefits
* Attractive remuneration package with base salary up to AUD$477,500 plus generous shift penalties (dependent upon years of service)
* Relocation assistance for appropriate candidates, salary packaging, generous study leave and professional development opportunities
* Fly to Melbourne or Adelaide in an hour
* High performing public and private schools
The Role and Responsibilities
As a Staff Specialist Anaesthetist, you will provide exceptional anaesthetic services within a multi-disciplinary team of medical officers and nursing staff. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing specialist-level anaesthetic services
* Fostering relationships with colleagues and other hospital specialists
* Providing clinical leadership, supervision and teaching of junior medical staff
* Participating actively in audits, clinical meetings and safety activities
Surgical Procedures
The hospital performs a range of surgical procedures annually, including ENT, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Orthopaedics, General Surgery, Urology and Ophthalmology. The state-of-the-art Intensive Care Unit opened in November 2018 with 8 ICU/HDU beds.
Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must be registered (or eligible for registration) as a specialist with the Medical Board of Australia and hold a Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent qualification.
About the Location
This north-west Victoria regional city is set on the banks of the magnificent Murray River and has a population of around 80,000. With its perfect Mediterranean climate and high number of warm sunny days, it's an ideal location for those who enjoy outdoor activities and a relaxed pace of life.
This location is also known as the centre of Victoria's Food Bowl and is a major producer of citrus fruits and wine.