- Limestone Coast Local Health Network,
- Mount Gambier & Districts Health Services and Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service
- Indicative Total Remuneration*: $530,386 - $691,486 p.a – MD2
- Multiple Permanent Full Time positions available
Exciting Opportunity: Consultant Anaesthetist
Are you an accomplished Anaesthetist seeking a challenging and rewarding role in a collaborative team environment? The Limestone Coast Local Health Network invites applications for the position of Consultant Anaesthetist at Mount Gambier and Districts Health Service and Millicent and District Hospital and Health Service. This is an exceptional opportunity to contribute to high-quality patient care while working in a supportive and dynamic setting.
Role Overview:
As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will:
- Deliver expert pre and peri-operative anaesthetic care for both surgical and obstetric patients.
- Provide crucial input into the management of patients in the High Dependency Unit and during emergency situations as required.
- Serve as a senior member of the anaesthetic team, offering leadership and contributing to a multidisciplinary approach to patient care.
- Engage in the education and training of junior doctors, interns, and medical students, and participate in teaching and training activities.
- Contribute to Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) initiatives, including clinical audits, morbidity and mortality reviews, and research activities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide clinical services of the highest standard, demonstrating leadership and a commitment to exceptional patient care.
- Adhere to Regional, Hospital, and departmental policies and the professional standards set by the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists.
- Actively engage in teaching and mentoring of trainee medical officers, interns, medical students, and where appropriate, nursing and allied health staff.
- Participate in clinical audit and quality management activities, focusing on safety and risk management.
- Contribute to research and continuous medical education activities.
What We’re Looking For:
- Qualifications: Bachelor of Medicine; Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) or equivalent. Appropriate Specialist Qualifications and registerable with the Medical Board of Australia as Medical Practitioner with Specialist registration. Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalent, with appropriate Specialist Qualifications.
- Experience: Demonstrated experience in contemporary anaesthetic practice, reflecting a deep understanding of modern techniques and procedures.
- Skills: Proven problem-solving and decision-making abilities at both clinical and individual levels. Strong commitment to quality management, effective communication, and adaptability to change.
- Commitment: A dedication to clinical excellence, education, and ongoing professional development.
Why Join Us?
- Being part of the Limestone Coast Local Health Network means you will be supported both personally and professionally, can take advantage of education and training opportunities, will have access to flexible working hours and be part of an inter-professional approach to holistic health care.
- Impactful Role: Contribute to high-quality anaesthetic care and be a key player in a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.
- Job security and financial incentives: in addition to the annual salary and entitlements (superannuation & leave loading), we also offer salary sacrifice benefits, watch a short video about what salary packaging is.
- Work within a vibrant and engaging team culture
- Relocation reimbursement of up to $13,000 may be available to people relocating for this opportunity. More information available from SA Health Careers - Relocation support.
The Region
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network provides a wide range of health care services to residents within the Limestone Coast region, which is situated in the southeastern part of South Australia and extending all the way to the Victorian border.
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network is surrounded by a world class wine region, outdoor adventures, and some of South Australia’s best coastline, offering a work-life balance like no other.
Your lifestyle
- Relaxed and affordable lifestyle
- Access to safe beaches, excellent recreational fishing, sailing and surf
- Outstanding National Parks and great sporting and recreational facilities
- Well-serviced with educational facilities, including TAFE and University campuses
- Plenty of social activities including sporting clubs, music groups and great food and beverage experiences
- Conveniently located approximately halfway between two major cities: Melbourne and Adelaide
Find out more about working with the Limestone Coast Local Health Network at www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/workatLCLHN
Applicant Information
The South Australian public sector promotes diversity and flexible ways of working part-time. Applicants are encouraged to discuss the flexible working arrangements for this role.
Total Indicative Remuneration (TIRP) includes award salary, remote call allowance, professional development, A&R Allowance, Super, Private Practice Arrangements (if applicable)
Appointment will be subject to a satisfactory Criminal History Check and appropriate immunisation requirements.
Check(s)
- National Police Certificate (NPC) for employment involving unsupervised contact with vulnerable groups required for this position (E.g. aged care employment or work involving vulnerable clients)
- DHS Working With Children Check (WWCC)
Immunisation Risk for this position is - Category A (indirect contact with blood or body substances)
SA Health Services are required to implement the Addressing vaccine preventable disease: Occupational assessment, screening and vaccination policy in the workplace.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply. Job ref: 879133
The Limestone Coast Local Health Network (LCLHN) is committed to building a flexible, diverse and inclusive culture, planning for and promoting diversity. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as diverse community groups and ages including, LGBTQI+, people living with a disability and other diversity groups. The LCLHN recognises the benefits that such an approach brings for our staff and consumers in being an employer of choice.
Enquiries
Tracy Brown
Medical Liaison Officer
Phone: 8721 1572
Email: health.lclhnmlo@sa.gov.au
Application Closing Date
11 October 2024, 11:55PM
Attachments
879133 Consultant Anaesthetist - Job Pack.pdf
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