At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide anaesthetic care and mentor junior clinicians in a dynamic hospital environment.
- Company: Join the Wagga Wagga Base Hospital, a major referral hospital in a vibrant regional hub.
- Benefits: Enjoy up to $10,000 sign-on incentive, salary packaging, and subsidised gym memberships.
- Other info: Experience a balanced lifestyle in Wagga Wagga with top schools and stunning nature.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in patient care while advancing your career in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: Must hold specialist registration in Anaesthesia and have strong leadership skills.
The predicted salary is between 20600 - 20600 $ per year.
An exciting opportunity exists for a highly motivated and qualified Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer in Anaesthesia to join the dynamic team at Wagga Wagga Base Hospital. In this role, you will provide contemporary, comprehensive specialist anaesthetic services that support optimal outcomes for surgical and procedural patients across the Murrumbidgee Local Health District (MLHD). You will play a key role in supporting and supervising clinicians across multiple disciplines to promote high-quality education and safe clinical practice.
This position qualifies for incentives under the NSW Rural Health Workforce Incentive Scheme, including up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
Key Benefits:
- Up to $10,000 sign on incentive, and up to $5,000 each year (incentive value dependent on full-time equivalent, position and location).
- Salary packaging up to $20,600 per annum tax free for living expenses!
- Take advantage of novated leasing a new car!
- Subsidised gym and leisure centre membership for you and your family.
- Free confidential counselling services for you and your family.
Why Wagga Wagga Base Hospital?
- A major referral hospital in a thriving regional hub.
- A supportive medical team with a focus on collaboration and teaching.
- Opportunities to lead, mentor, and contribute to clinical governance.
- State-of-the-art facilities and access to cutting-edge health technology.
- A commitment to professional development and work-life balance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Provide evidence-based anaesthetic care across MLHD sites.
- Supervise and educate junior doctors and clinical staff.
- Participate in the on-call roster and occasional regional sessions.
- Contribute to clinical governance and quality improvement.
- Collaborate with teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
- Attend meetings and support departmental administration.
What We’re Looking For:
- Specialist registration with the Medical Board of Australia in Anaesthesia.
- Expertise in anaesthesia with a patient-focused approach.
- Proficiency in using clinical information systems.
- Strong communication and leadership skills.
- A commitment to teaching, education, and patient safety.
- Availability to respond on-site for on-call duties.
- Alignment with NSW Health CORE values: Collaboration, Openness, Respect, Empowerment.
Discover Wagga Wagga Located in the heart of the Riverina, Wagga Wagga offers an ideal blend of city convenience and country charm. With top schools, vibrant cultural life, and stunning natural surroundings, it’s the perfect place to advance your career and enjoy a balanced lifestyle.
Please note that International Medical Graduates must include a copy of their letter from the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (ANZCA) with their application, which includes their official assessment outcome report for comparability after a successful SIMG assessment process. A National Police Check will be conducted, NSW Health does not require or accept the Fit2Work Badge offered as an option in eCredential.
MLHD is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages all suitably qualified applicants to apply, including Aboriginal People and people from racial, ethnic or ethno-religious minority groups and people with disability.
Selection Criteria:
- Holds registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist in Anaesthetics, and/or overseas trained specialist pathways.
- Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrated significant experience relevant to Anaesthesia practice and evidence of competence in skills relevant to Australian rural hospital practice, including trauma and emergency scenarios.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
- 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.
- Demonstrated commitment to behaviours which align to the NSW Health CORE values and MLHD Values, goals and strategies.
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