Step into an exciting role as a Registrar/Principal House Officer, Surgery where you'll not only enhance your surgical skills in a supportive environment but also contribute to transformative patient care in a community that values your expertise.

Support the Director, Staff Specialists, and Senior Medical Staff in maintaining high-quality and efficient General Surgery services at Gladstone Hospital within the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service.

Gladstone is a vibrant coastal city known for its picturesque harbour and rich industrial history. It offers a blend of natural beauty and urban living, with stunning beaches, parks, and diverse wildlife. The city is a thriving hub for industry, tourism, and community spirit, making it a great place to live and explore.

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Job details

About us:

Gladstone Hospital is an 83-bed hospital and offers a range of general and specialist inpatient and outpatient services including emergency, general medicine and surgery, basic orthopaedic, clinical investigation, obstetrics, maternity, gynaecology, high dependency and coronary care, palliative care, medical imaging, pathology, and paediatrics.

Additional services include Mental Health, Alcohol and other Drugs Service, oral health, physiotherapy, dietetics, speech pathology and outreach/community-based facilities, as well as a Primary Health Care Centre located at Boyne Valley and the newly acquired West Wing (formerly Gladstone Mater) offering extended medical and surgical services inclusive of private specialist care. Gladstone Hospital has approximately 391.31 full time equivalent staff delivering services across acute, community and primary care.

About the role:

Assist the Director, Staff Specialists and Senior Medical Staff in ensuring the General Surgery services provided by the Central Queensland Hospital and Health Service (CQHHS), Gladstone Hospital are of the highest standard and delivered in an efficient and effective manner given available resources.

About you:

• MBBS or equivalent to enable registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA)
  • If qualifications were obtained outside of Australia, the candidate must be eligible for registration with AHPRA and provide the following:
  • Evidence of successful completion of IELTS or equivalent English Language Test results within the last year
  • Evidence of successful completion of AMC MCQ (Part 1) Examination
  • Evidence of recency of clinical practice, supported by current references
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required.

What we offer:

Salary information:

Total remuneration value of up to $156,676 p.a. is comprised of:

• A salary rate between $118,444 - $136,602 p.a. (L4-L9)
• A salary rate between $118,444 - $129,975 p.a. (L4-L7)
• 12.75% employer superannuation contribution
• 17.5% leave loading

Other benefits include:

• Professional Development Leave and Allowances (1 week per annum)
• Overtime and on call allowances
• Attraction and Retention Incentive Allowance
• Generous Salary Sacrificing
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Discounted Private Health Insurance
• Fitness Passport

Vaccine Preventable Diseases (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.

How to apply:

To submit your application / expression of interest, please include:

• Your current CV or resume, including referees.
• A short 1 to 2 page cover letter outlining how your experience, abilities and knowledge align with the organisational values, accountabilities and “How you will be Assessed” section of the Role Description.
• Include any additional forms / evidence as attached or listed on the Role Description.

Please note pre-employment checks will be carried out on applicants recommended for appointment/employment which may include confirming your qualifications, professional registration/s, previous employment history (including any previous disciplinary action), criminal history, Australian work status and vaccination requirements.

For assistance, contact Junior Medical Workforce @ CQ Health and quote the Job Ad Reference (JAR) GL5C628648

Applications close: Thursday, 24 April 2025

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Further information

We are committed to building inclusive cultures in the Queensland public sector that respect and promote human rights and diversity.

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Documents

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• GL5C628648 - Registrar or PHO (PDF, 345KB)
  Role Description
  
  Information for Applicants (PDF, 316KB)
  Information Package for Applicants