At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our Emergency Department team to provide top-notch clinical services and improve medical education.
- Company: Mackay Base Hospital, a modern healthcare facility in Queensland.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, professional development, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace, encouraging applications from all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in the community while advancing your medical career.
- Qualifications: Must be a medical practitioner with relevant experience and a passion for teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 69300 - 84700 $ per year.
The Department of Emergency at Mackay Base Hospital has opportunities for Registrars / Principal House Officers to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).
Your opportunity:
A Principal House Officer or Registrar is a medical practitioner in the fourth or subsequent year of practical experience after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner. This role is required to participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients.
About the Emergency Department, Mackay Base Hospital:
- The Emergency Department has 21 Acute bays that include 2 Resus Bays and 4 High Dependency bays, 12 Consult bays and a 14 bed Short Stay Unit.
- The Department is accredited for Specialist Fellowship Training by ACEM, ACRRM Advanced Skills Training (AST), and RACGP Core Generalist Training (CGT).
- We are an Adult/Mixed Non-Major Referral Base Emergency Department for Mackay Hospital & Health service and currently Accredited as a Tier 3 Training Site for 12 Months of Training in Emergency Medicine.
- We also offer foundational, intermediate and Advanced Associateship ACEM Training programs in Emergency Medicine.
About the Mackay Hospital and Health Service:
The MHHS is a contemporary organisation providing extensive health services in a range of regional, community and rural settings, to a population of around 182,000 people. Our region covers Sarina in the south, Clermont in the west, and Bowen and the Whitsunday Islands in the northeast, which is an area of approximately 90,000km². The MHHS has six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres that employ more than 3,700 staff. The Mackay Base Hospital is the referral hospital for our region and is one of the most modern healthcare facilities in Queensland, equipped with leading edge technology to assist us in providing the highest level of care to our patients and their families.
Our Vision is to deliver Queensland's Best Rural and Regional Health Care, and our Purpose is to deliver outstanding health care services to our communities through our people and partners. The MHHS respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land and sea on which we serve our communities, and pays our respect to Elders past, present and emerging. We also declare our commitment to reducing inequalities in health outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as we move to a place of equity, justice and partnership together. We strongly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to apply for all advertised positions. The MHHS values its people, respecting and embracing diversity and a balance between work and life commitments. People of all ages, abilities, gender and ethnicity are encouraged to apply for positions.
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.
Principal House Officer Emergency employer: Queensland Health
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health Service is an exceptional employer that prioritises professional fulfilment and a healthy work-life balance for its staff. With a commitment to community involvement and high-quality clinical care, employees benefit from competitive salaries, extensive professional development opportunities, and a vibrant lifestyle in Cairns, where they can enjoy the stunning Great Barrier Reef and tropical climate. Join a dedicated team that values continuous learning and offers a supportive work culture, making it an ideal place for meaningful and rewarding employment.
