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Principal House Officer / Registrar - Emergency
Department of Emergency, Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Department of Emergency at Mackay Base Hospital have opportunities for a Registrar or Principal House Officer to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).
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Mackay Hospital and Health Service is dedicated to delivering quality health care across the Mackay, Isaac, and Whitsunday regions.
Job details
| Position status | Fixed Term Temporary |
|---|---|
| Position type | Full-time |
| Occupational group | Health - Medical |
| Classification | L4-L7, L4-L9 |
| Workplace Location | Mackay region |
| Job ad reference | QLD/MK672841 |
| Closing date | 18-Jan-2026 |
| Job duration | 12 months with the possibility of extension |
| Contact person | Dr Syed Khadri, Clinical Director Emergency |
| Contact details | 07 48855110 Access the National Relay Service |
Your opportunity
A Principal House Officer or Registrar is a medical practitioner in fourth or subsequent year of practical experience after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner. This role is required to participate in the provision, development and maintenance of an effective, efficient and equitable clinical service to hospital clients; and contribute to the continual improvement of medical education and dissemination of knowledge to staff and clients.
About the Team
The Emergency Department has 21 Acute bays that include 2 Resus Bays and 4 High Dependency bays, 12 Consult bays and a 14 bed Short Stay Unit. The Department is accredited for Specialist Fellowship Training by ACEM, ACRRM Advanced Skills Training (AST), and RACGP Core Generalist Training (CGT).
We are an Adult/Mixed Non-Major Referral Base Emergency Department for Mackay Hospital & Health service, currently Accredited as a Tier 3 Training Site for 12 Months of Training in Emergency Medicine. We also offer foundational, intermediate and Advanced Associateship ACEM Training programs in Emergency Medicine. There are opportunities for Non-ED Terms in Anaesthetics, ICU and other Departments. There are ample learning opportunities for point-of-care ultrasound through our FACEM cohort.
About our Hospital and Health Service
Mackay Hospital and Health Service has 6 hospitals, 2 multi-purpose health services and 4 community health centres that employ more than 3,700 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.
Some of our great benefits on offer
- Competitive wages, salary packaging and leave entitlements
- Flexible working arrangements
- A diverse work culture
- Career development
- Professional development opportunities
- Education opportunities, Study and Research
- Paid parental leave
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Discounted Private Health Insurance
- Fitness Passport
Vaccine Preventable Disease (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.
For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description MK672841.
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 and supply the requested documentation by attaching to their online application.
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