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Registrar/Principal House Officer, Paediatric Department - Cairns Hospital
Cairns
Make the move. Make a difference.
Broaden your scope. Deepen your impact.
Make a real impact where it matters most – join the Paediatric Department as a Registrar/Principal House Officer. Be part of a passionate team delivering world-class healthcare in one of Australia’s most stunning and diverse regions. In your new role you will work closely with the Clinical Director and senior medical team to support the effective and efficient delivery of high‑quality paediatric services across the Hospital and Health Service.Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Flexible full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7 |
| Workplace Location | Cairns region,Far North Qld |
| Job ad reference | QLD/CAH680764 |
| Closing date | 11-May-2026 |
| Job duration | Please see Role Description |
| Contact person | Dr Neil Archer |
| Contact details | 07 4226 6169 Access the National Relay Service |
About us:
We're committed to improving the health and wellbeing of people in Far North Queensland by providing high quality acute health care services.
About your role:
- Conduct daily and regular review of all patients in Paediatric Wards and Special Care Baby Unit, and patients awaiting paediatric consultation in the Emergency Department and Specialist Outpatient clinics.
- Under the supervision of the relevant Specialists, initiate, maintain and be responsible for the clinical care of children and young people in the inpatient areas of Paediatrics, Adolescent ward, Birth suite, maternity and the Special Care Nursery, children in Emergency Department and specialist outpatients.
- To ensure comprehensive, accurate and concise medical records are maintained for patients with an appropriate signed and dated legible entry in the patient's medical record on every attendance upon a patient.
- Maintain good communications with all areas and disciplines within the health service and with local medical practitioners to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the hospital.
- Ensure and review the quality of patient care by participation in clinical audits and quality programs.
For more information about this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.
Vaccine Preventable Diseases (VPD) evidence as required for your employment in accordance with legislation/government policy and Directives.
What we offer:
Cairns and Hinterland Hospital and Health service offer a number of workplace benefits. Besides attractive remuneration, generous superannuation, salary packaging and career development opportunities, we value a healthy work/life balance that allows you take advantage of the sunshine, hiking tracks, swimming spots, reef and rainforest.
Learn what it's like to work with us, in an inclusive and supportive work environment.
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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.
Applicants are to apply online. If the information requested in the ‘how to apply’ section is not provided, you may not meet the requirements for further consideration of your application
Documents
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