At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide specialist nephrology services and lead quality improvement initiatives.
- Company: Join Northern NSW Local Health District, a leader in healthcare innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible work environment, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Embrace inclusivity and diversity in a supportive community-focused workplace.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while enjoying a stunning lifestyle in Northern NSW.
- Qualifications: Must be a registered Specialist Nephrologist with clinical experience.
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!
The choice is yours with flexibility to apply as a Visiting Medical Officer or a Staff Specialist.
Employment Type: Temporary Full Time - 17 weeks (5/10/26 to 14/2/27)
Position Classification: Staff Specialist
Staff Specialist Remuneration: $270,247 to $333,491 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience
Hours Per Week: 40
About The Role:
- Providing contemporary comprehensive Specialist Nephrology services at the primary facility and other facilities where applicable for optimal patient outcomes delivering a healthy community through quality care.
- Providing 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.
Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 Base Hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW.
Why you should apply:
- Diverse career pathways
- Professional and personal development
- Help with further study and education
- Flexible and supportive work environment
- Opportunities to start or build a career, or re-enter the workforce
- Challenging, inspiring and rewarding roles
- The 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 working:
The Northern NSW Local Health District extends from Tweed Heads in the north, to Tabulam and Urbenville in the west, and to Nymboida and Grafton in the south. We provide acute healthcare services in eight hospitals, and four Multi-Purpose Services (MPS).
Our hospitals are located at: Ballina, Byron, Casino, Grafton, Lismore, Maclean, Murwillumbah and Tweed Heads. Our MPS facilities are located at: Bonalbo, Kyogle, Nimbin, Urbenville.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Northern NSW LHD region has something to suit every life.
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.
Essential Criteria:
- Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Nephrologist and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways
- Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Nephrology, at the role delineation of the service.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
- Availability to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.
For role related queries or questions contact Dr Philip Reasbeck, Director Medical Services at Email: philip.reasbeck@health.nsw.gov.au
Join the team enriching health in millions of ways every day.
Staff Specialist - Specialist Nephrologist – Lismore Base Hospital employer: Northern NSW Local Health District
Join Northern NSW Local Health District (NNSWLHD) as an Analyst, Information Communication Technology Operations Technician in Lismore, where you will be part of a supportive healthcare community dedicated to high-quality care. Enjoy benefits such as salary packaging, fitness discounts, and professional development opportunities while working in a collaborative environment that values inclusiveness and diversity. Relocating? The Welcome Experience program will help you and your family settle into the beautiful Northern Rivers region seamlessly.
Contact Details:
Northern NSW Local Health District Recruitment Team
