The Cardiology Department at Mackay Base Hospital have opportunities for Principal House Officers/Registrars to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).

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Job details

The Cardiology Department team at the Mackay Base Hospital is seeking applications for Principal House Officers / Registrars to join their team on a Temporary Full-Time basis (76 hrs p.f.).

For information on how to apply and the mandatory requirements for this role, please refer to the attached Role Description.

Your opportunity

• 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.
• The appointment will be to the Mackay Hospital and Health Service for the provision of services to the Mackay Base Hospital. However, at some future time, the appointee's clinical duties may be extended to other health care facilities within the Health Service.
• A Principal House Officer is a medical practitioner in the third or subsequent year of practical experience after eligibility for full registration as a medical practitioner.

About the 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-bed 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; 4 x Junior House Officers and 3 x Interns.
• Cardiac Investigation Units provide Echo, Stress Echo, TOE, PPM Interrogation, ESTs, Holter ECG services.

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.

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. Applications remain current for 12 months (permanent roles) or for the duration of the vacancy (temporary roles).

Documents

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

• MK683657-Role Description (PDF)
  
  QH-Applicant Pack (PDF)