PHO/Registrar – Emergency Medicine

Job description

• 250+ Bed Facility 
• Public Hospital

The Position

The Hospital’s Emergency Department has a new opportunity available for Principal House Officers and Registrars to join their dynamic team.

The hospital provides acute care services to a population of over 200,000 residents including several rural communities.

The Location

Nestled along Queensland's tropical coastline, this regional city is blessed with a year-round climate that's the envy of many. It showcases stunning beaches, a picturesque hinterland, national parks, and an array of educational and tourism amenities, including a remarkable Turtle rookery, historic landmarks, and a well-established modern infrastructure. The city also prides itself on providing exceptional educational opportunities.

Visitors and residents alike can savor the region's bounty of fresh local produce, delectable seafood, and iconic beverages.

Moreover, situated just a 45-minute flight away from Brisbane, you have convenient access to a state capital and an international airport. This city and its surrounding region offer a rich and vibrant cultural scene, catering to those who appreciate the arts. With more than 50 arts, crafts, historical, and cultural organizations and facilities, this region is rapidly emerging as one of the most dynamic and culturally diverse areas in Queensland.

The Facility

The facility is a prominent regional hospital that has recently undergone an extensive redevelopment, resulting in the establishment of cutting-edge facilities. This redevelopment has introduced new patient beds, enhanced services within the rehabilitation unit, and the addition of a brand-new 24-hour emergency department, maternity unit, and special care nursery.

The hospital offers a wide range of medical services, including intensive care, coronary care, obstetrics, gynaecology, paediatrics, orthopaedic surgery, general surgery, vascular surgery, emergency medicine, pharmacy, medical imaging, pathology, and comprehensive mental health services. Additionally, the hospital provides a variety of allied health services such as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, dietetics, speech therapy, psychology, and social work.

With a capacity of over 250 beds, this hospital holds accreditation for training from ACEM for a period of 24 months and boasts a fully operational 24-hour Emergency Department, ensuring round-the-clock medical care.

This is a large, modern hospital with excellent working conditions for their teams of staff.  They highly value work/life balance and ensure their employees are well-looked after.     

Eligibility

1. General, Provisional or limited registration with AHPRA or eligible to obtain 

2. IMG’s that have completed at least the AMC MCQ (part 1) or completed both AMC 1 & 2 (clinical exam)

3. IMG’s eligible via the Competent Authority Pathway (training in the UK, USA, NZ, Canada or Ireland)

4. IMG’s assessed by ACEM College as partially or substantially comparable (doctors currently interviewing with ACEM may express their interest)

5. IMG’s interested in foreign training via the Short Term training specialist pathway (STT)

6. Have experience working as an Emergency Medicine Registrar

To Apply / Register Interest

For more information Apply Now or call on +61 (0)2 9641 2477. Alternatively you can email your enquiry/application directly to: permjobs@charterhousemedical.com  

If this role is not quite suitable for you, please don’t hesitate to get in touch as I am working on a number of other roles that might be of interest.

Charterhouse are offering a referral bonus of $1,500 for the referral of any junior doctor and $2000 for any senior doctor who commence a permanent role in 2023. Therefore, if you have any friends or colleagues who have expressed an interest in permanent positions, please contact myself with their details to get the process started.