The Cardiology Department at the Mackay Base Hospital are looking for Principal House Officers and/or Registrars to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis from 03 February 2025 for 12 months with a possibility of extension.

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Job details

Mackay Hospital and Health Service has six hospitals, two multi-purpose health services and four community health centres that employ more than 3,300 staff. The district covers an area of approximately 90,000km2 and provides services to patients and their families in Bowen, Cannonvale, Clermont, Collinsville, Dysart, Glenden, Mackay, Middlemount, Moranbah, Proserpine and Sarina.

Mackay provides relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment nearby. Families are well serviced by a choice of high quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.

Salary Benefits

Remuneration value up to $172,343 p.a. comprising salary between $4,966.90 p.f. - $5,758.70 p.f. (L4-L9); employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), professional development allowance, professional development leave 1.6 weeks p.a. 

Cardiology Department

• The Cardiology Department at Mackay Base Hospital provides full ranges of interventional, non-interventional and pacing services for Mackay regional population of 190,000.
• Cardiac Catheterisation Suite is equipped with modern facility with IVUS, OCT and FFR. 900 angiograms, 350 PCIs and 100 PPM/ICD/CRT-D insertions were performed last 12 months.
• Cardiac Investigations Unit - equipped with 3 echo machines with 3D imaging capability. Approximately 2000 studies including transoesophageal echocardiography and stress echo are performed per year. Other services offered includes Holter's, Ambulatory BP monitoring, Stress testing and Event Recorders.
• Cardiac surgical input is from The Townsville Hospital with weekly heart team conference.
• Onsite CTCA and cardiac MRI services.
• 8 beds dedicated CCU.
• Heart Failure/Titration Service.
• Weekly video-conference link to TUH for complex case discussion.
• Short stay unit for low-risk chest pain admission.
• The Cardiology Department is staffed by 5 Cardiologists; 2 x Cardiology Advanced Trainees; 4 x Registrars/Principal House Officers; 3 x Junior House Officers and 4 x Interns.
• Cardiac Investigation Units provide Echo, Stress Echo, TOE, PPM Interrogation, ESTs, Holter ECG services.

How to apply

For full details of this role and how to apply, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Further information

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

***APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY ONLINE***

***RECRUITMENT AGENCY SUBMISSIONS: Applications from Agencies will be accepted provided they are on the PSP ONLY***

Documents

Before applying for this vacancy please ensure you read the documents below.

• QH-Applicant Pack (PDF, 1,000KB)
  Information Package for Applicants
  
  MK606642 - Role Description (PDF, 419KB)
  Role Description