The Role and Team:
The Department of Health is seeking motivated and experienced Medical Practitioners to work as part of the Department of Emergency Medicine across Tasmania’s North West Region. The North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) is a modern facility that provides acute care facilities for residents of the North West region of Tasmania. It is also a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.
We have one remaining vacancy for a six-month rotation as a Registrar in Anaesthetics at the NWRH, commencing as soon as possible. The department is accredited for ANZCA training, and provides services for operative anaesthesia, day procedures and scope lists, the acute pain service and obstetric anaesthesia for the hospital. You will be supervised by RANZCA Fellows and will work on a 24/7 rotating roster. If you are a trainee on a specialist training program you may be eligible for increased support through the Specialist Training Program option available in the NW. If you are an ACEM trainee we are also able to offer further training time in the ED following on from this role. The NWRH performs general, orthopaedic, obstetric and gynaecological and ENT surgical procedures. There is ICU availability for the care of complex post-operative patients. Theatres provide access for both elective and emergency cases.
The NWRH Emergency Department has an annual attendance rate of 28,000 patients per year with 28% admission rate. NWRH is the Regional Trauma Centre, and provides inpatient care for medicine, surgery, orthopaedic, paediatric, obstetrics, gynaecology and mental health patients. It supports a large outpatient department which along with local services, provides tertiary outreach services from the Royal Hobart hospital and extensive Oncology services. It is also the referral centre for several district hospitals including King Island.
There are currently 12 Fellows of the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine (FACEMs) working alongside other senior clinical staff. The level of FACEM direct supervision and teaching is excellent. The NWRH is an ACEM Emergency Medicine Education and Training (EMET) hub for the North West of Tasmania and there is an opportunity to complete the ACEM Emergency Medicine Certificate, the Associateship in Intermediate Emergency Medicine and the Associateship in Advanced Emergency Medicine at this hospital. There is also an opportunity for registrars to participate in reciprocal learning as part of the EMET programme travelling to rural sites, providing education to providers of emergency care in remote and beautiful locations under FACEM supervision
The NWRH Emergency Department is accredited by the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine for twelve months training in Emergency Medicine with approval for completion of Paediatric Emergency Requirements. The department is also accredited for Advanced Skills Posts in Emergency Medicine for both ACCRM and RACGP and we encourage trainees from these colleges to apply.
The award allows for generous relocation costs and residential support, and registrars are now paid 10 hours education time (FTE) in addition to their contracted 76 hours per fortnight.
Why Tasmania:
The NW of Tasmania is an amazing location to live, with little to no traffic, fresh air and amazing fresh produce everywhere you travel. No matter what you are looking for - mountains, beaches, inland lakes, bike trails, climbing peaks, hiking or merely savouring the amazing bespoke food and wine this area has to offer whilst enjoying the long summer evenings it is all within reach. Imagine living in a pristine location with a 5 min commute to your workplace, which sits perched atop a hill overlooking the Bass Strait and surrounding countryside.
Details of Appointment
Fixed term full time, shift-worker position working 76 hours per fortnight with 10 hours paid education time that includes a structured education day rostered every 4 weeks and self-directed learning in the second fortnight of the month. Commencing from as soon as possible until 1 February 2026.
*notwithstanding hours may be negotiated with the successful applicant
- Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time and part time vacancies.
Salary:
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum + 11.5% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
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Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)
Desirable:
- Current Driver’s Licence (If applicable to allocated role)
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
*only Agencies specifically contracted are invited to provide applicants to this role
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
For more information
Sophie Coghlan
Position: Administrative Officer - Medical Workforce Unit
Phone: 0456 786 633
E-mail: sophie.coghlan@ths.tas.gov.au
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