The Role As an ICU PHO/Registrar you will have exposure to a varied case mix in regional ICU.
Your role is to:
Under the guidance of the relevant Consultants, initiate and oversee the clinical care of patients, assuming responsibility for their well-being.
Contribute to the development of a shift roster covering day and night shifts, both weekdays and weekends.
Engage in both theoretical and practical training within the Intensive Care Unit.
The Location Located in tropical North Queensland, this town stands as a vibrant regional hub catering to a population exceeding 180,000. The region boasts a thriving economy encompassing diverse sectors such as tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education, and health. Offering a blend of tranquil rural and coastal living, it presents an appealing lifestyle within easy reach—just a one-hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance from the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate sets the stage for an outdoor-centric existence, surrounded by picturesque beaches and a stunning natural environment. Families benefit from top-tier educational options, with a selection of high-quality schools, along with numerous sporting clubs equipped with excellent facilities, contributing to a well-served and vibrant community.
The Facility
Undergoing a significant transformation, the hospital had a substantial $408 million renovation and expansion initiative. This endeavor has effectively doubled the bed capacity to over 300, while expanding the facility by an impressive 40,000 square meters, introducing a new and improved Emergency Department. Emergent from this overhaul is a cutting-edge, fully modern hospital, now standing as one of Australia's largest regional healthcare facilities. In addition to being a prominent healthcare institution, the hospital holds accreditation for training with various colleges.
The ICU has the CICM accreditation for foundation training (6 months) and core training (6 months) as well as rural recognition. The Intensive Care Unit has 8 beds, including 4 High Dependency Unit beds (HDU), admitting 800-900 critically ill adult and approximately 20-25 paediatric patients per year. Case mix includes General Medicine and Surgical Intensive Care, Trauma, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Interventional Cardiology provided by the Cardiology Team and Paediatrics.
The Requirements
MBBS or equivalent
Significant previous experience in Intensive Care Medicine is not mandatory but some experience is desirable
Registration with AHPRA
Apply Today! email your CV and cover letter outlining how you meet the requirements and why you are interested in this role to k[email protected]
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