At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide clinical care to children and adolescents in a supportive hospital environment.
- Company: Mackay Hospital and Health Service, a leading healthcare provider in tropical Queensland.
- Benefits: Gain diverse clinical experience, enjoy work-life balance, and access professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Experience the beauty of regional living with excellent community facilities and outdoor activities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the lives of young patients while enjoying a vibrant lifestyle.
- Qualifications: Medical degree and commitment to patient-centred care.
The predicted salary is between 75600 - 92400 $ per year.
About the Mackay Hospital and Health Service Mackay Hospital and Health Service (HHS) is a contemporary organisation providing extensive health services across six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres to a population of around 185,000 people.
Mackay Base Hospital is the principal referral hospital for the region and offers comprehensive secondary healthcare services including specialist Paediatric and Women's Health services.
We are a team of more than 3,500 dedicated staff providing support to the Mackay, Isaac and Whitsunday regions; stretching from Bowen and the Whitsundays in the north to St Lawrence in the south, and west to Clermont.
Our region is about the size of Ireland, with a mix of regional and rural areas, covering an area of approximately 90,000km2.
Mackay HHS provides a working environment that embraces professional development, builds capabilities, provides roles with variety and flexibility, supports staff to maximise their health and wellbeing and encourages work life balance.
We are located in a vibrant regional area of tropical north Queensland which offers all the benefits of coast and country living, allowing you to pursue a wide range of interests and lifestyles in a secure, family-friendly and culturally diverse environment.
Our climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches, subtropical rainforest and vast open spaces.
There is a good choice of quality schools, wide range of sporting clubs and excellent community facilities.
You can enjoy cafes, restaurants and bars, festivals, art galleries and interesting communities, making this a great place for those looking to escape busy metro cities and try life at a different pace.
Our thriving economy is supported by a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, mining, education and health industries.
Visit: http://ww. mackay. health. qld. gov. au/.
Your opportunity The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) - Paediatrics/General position provides an opportunity to develop broad clinical experience while working in a regional referral setting with exposure to both acute and elective care, multidisciplinary practice, and rural and regional healthcare challenges.
The position contributes to the delivery of safe, effective and patient-centred healthcare.
The successful applicant will provide clinical assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing management of patients under appropriate supervision while developing competencies consistent with postgraduate medical training requirements.
The Resident Medical Officer (RMO) - Paediatrics/General position supports Mackay Hospital and Health Service's commitment to excellence in clinical care, education, research, quality improvement and workforce development.
Your role Paediatrics Rotation (6 Months) - Role Responsibilities The RMO - Paediatrics/General will work within the Paediatric Department providing care to neonates, infants, children and adolescents across inpatient, outpatient and emergency settings.
General Rotation (6 Months) - Role Responsibilities The RMO - Paediatrics/General will provide medical support across general rotations within the Mackay Hospital and Health Service (MHHS), providing safe, supervised patient care while developing clinical skills across a range of specialties.
The rotation will provide broad clinical exposure through placements in different medical, surgical and specialty units See Role Description for further information Vaccine Preventable Disease (VPD) Requirements It is a condition of employment for this role for the employee to be and remain vaccinated against vaccine preventable diseases as listed on the Role Description.
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Resident Medical Officer Paediatrics / General in Mackay employer: Queensland Government
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