Medical Specialists (Healthcare & Medical)
Government - State (Government & Defence)

Consultant Emergency Medicine, Great Southern

WA Country Health Service (WACHS) is offering a unique opportunity for a Consultant Emergency Medicine for one of its highly desirable regions - the Great Southern region.

Albany Health Campus currently has 1x Full-Time permanent position for immediate appointment.

This is a Recruitment Pool to fill Various (Casual, Sessional, Part-Time, and Full-Time) Permanent or Fixed Term appointments. Fixed Term appointments include the possibility of extension(s) and/or permanency.

Are you looking for a rewarding role with a great lifestyle?

You can enjoy a rewarding career with our organisation, where we offer you the opportunity to work in a diverse team with a positive work culture and ethics. We are committed to fostering your professional growth, providing prospects for ongoing medical education, and encouraging continuous development throughout your career. Embrace the chance to explore the picturesque region, both through work-related activities and leisure pursuits. The region offers a friendly, relaxed, and adventurous lifestyle, inviting you to experience the best of nature, culture, and history. The region offers a sense of community with an array of services and amenities. In the Great Southern, every moment promises a blend of natural wonders and cultural richness, creating an unparalleled lifestyle.

About Great Southern - The Albany Health Campus -Emergency Department

Albany Health Campus is the Regional Resource Centre for the Great Southern. The Emergency Department sees approximately 33,000 attendances per annum and is staffed by a combination of FACEMs, Senior Medical Practitioners, Registrars, Residents, Interns and Nurse Practitioners. The department features 2 resuscitation bays, 8 treatment bays, an isolation room, a 4-bed observation ward and a fast-track area. The department sees a whole range of presentations including Major Trauma and Paediatrics. There is a High Dependency Unit staffed by Intensivists on a FIFO basis.

The new Hospital opened in May 2013 and provides modern facilities with a full range of laboratory and imaging services. The department is also supported by a multitude of visiting and other locally based specialists.

About the role

We are seeking a Consultant-Emergency Medicine who will be responsible for the provision of a comprehensive clinical service in Emergency Medicine to Patients of WA Country Health Service- Great Southern and the leadership of the multi-disciplinary team to provide comprehensive emergency services to patients of the Albany Health Campus. Promotes patient quality and safety within the emergency department. Provides leadership, management, training, supervision and education for Senior Medical Practitioners, Interns, Resident Medical Officers, and Registrars in collaboration with the Director of Medical Services.

Application Instructions

Applicants must have a valid email address to apply online. This email address will be used for communication with applicants. If you experience difficulties while applying online, please contact 

• A statement addressing each of the Selection Criteria listed in the attached Job Description Form
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae summarises your qualification, AHPRA registration, and relevant experience.
• Please provide the contact details of two referees, preferably one to be your current supervisor or line manager.

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