Registrar - Emergency Department - Launceston General Hospital
Do you need to complete your:
TS4 Training time? Paediatric logbook?
Non-Major Referral ED time? An Accredited Critical Care rotation in Anaesthetics?
Why not do a combination of them all at once at the Launceston General Hospital!
The Department
The Emergency Department (ED) is a well-equipped, 43 bed unit that opened in 2012, with an annual attendance of 45,000 with a 30-40% admission rate and approximately 20% paediatric caseload. As the referral hospital for the entire north of Tasmania, with no bypass, our registrars experience high acuity and clinical diversity. The hospital has all major specialties, including a fully supported ICU with ECMO capability and 24-hour cardiac interventional angiography. Consultants provide direct clinical supervision from 8:00am until midnight, seven days a week with an on-call service outside these hours.
Training
As an LGH ED Registrar, you will be immersed in personalised learning opportunities. Offering close mentorship, the members of our FACEM group enthusiastically share their expertise in ultrasound, paediatrics, retrieval, disaster medicine, international EM, wellness, simulation, and medical leadership. LGH ED has ACEM accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Training, including paediatric logbook accreditation. We run a successful primary and fellowship exam preparation program, with 2 consultants on the ACEM Board of Examiners. We have an ED special skill ultrasound training position, a 6-month anaesthetics rotation and the possibility of medical speciality rotations.
Registrars get with 5 hours of paid, protected teaching time each week, tailored to all stages of emergency registrar training. These teaching sessions include monthly focused paediatric teaching and sessions in our new simulation centre.
We have just finished negotiating the new Tasmanian Medical Practitioners Agreement, so the pay and conditions are better than ever before!
Please see https://bit.ly/LGHCareers for a video overview of working at Launceston General Hospital and living in Launceston.
Trainee Feedback
Our registrars highly value their time in the LGH ED. We have a list of registrars that have recently worked or are working at the LGH ED that are happy to be contacted to talk about their experience - please contact us for their details.
“I am grateful for an accommodative roster that has helped me get balance between my work and family life and have time off for exam preparation and to relax afterwards.” -Registrar 2017-2020
“I found the consultants to all be very approachable and knowledgeable. There is a culture of openness and a drive to make the ED better between the consultant group which is visible.” -Registrar 2022
“Very collegiate group, very supportive. Very much felt like the LGH ED is a cohesive team. Also seemed to respect one another and overall get along well; having worked in departments where this isn’t the case, I found this to be a very pleasant experience at LGH ED.” - Registrar 2022
“The best part of working at LGH ED as a training registrar was really feeling like I was valued as an employee and as a trainee. I felt that I was given many opportunities to grow as a doctor, many learning opportunities, and many opportunities to tailor my training to my own needs.” - Registrar 2022
Local Attractions
Located in the centre of northern Tasmania, Launceston is your gateway to exploring the island. Experience 4 distinct seasons and historic streetscapes in a dynamic city fostering local artisans, designers, performers and market gardeners, all without the hassle of traffic jams and long commutes.
Relax and enjoy the beautiful local vineyards, fresh seafood and produce. Explore laneways and markets, orchards and berry farms. Take a swim at the stunning natural Cataract Gorge in the centre of town, or at pristine empty beaches in national parks to the north and east. Or be adventurous with your pick of world-class mountain biking, kayaking, climbing or hiking all within a few hours of Launceston, and even our own ski resort only an hour away!
Tasmanian | The quiet pursuit of the extraordinary
Make It Tasmania | Move for a great lifestyle
For the foodies:
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-11/launceston-named-as-unesco-city-of-gastronomy/100611904 and https://www.discovertasmania.com.au/things-to-do/food-and-drink/launceston-unesco-city-of-gastronomy2/
If mountain biking is your thing, check out our local Derby trails: https://www.enduroworldseries.com/news/1376-tasmania-wins-2019-specialized-trail-of-the-year-award/
Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.
Details of appointment:
Fixed term full time, day worker with on call position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing 3 February 2025 until 1 February 2026 .
You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Salary:
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $134,930 - $189,005 per annum, pro rata + 11.5% superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, may be available
- Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment
- Relocation assistance
- Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $13.95 per week per person, or $25.95 for a family.
- other allowances as applicable per award and Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Eligibility: Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria as
Note: - Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of Essential requirements
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Statement of Duties, Applicant Guide, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and application guidance.
Statement of Duties: Generic Registrar-Senior Registrar MP5-11 (June 2024) CSU (1).pdf
Application Guide: Department of Health - Applicant Guide Sep 2024.docx
How to apply:
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen to ensure that important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 pages application detailing your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties. A separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties is not required.
For more information
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Dr Fiona Cowan FACEM
fiona.cowan@ths.tas.gov.au
Telephone: (03) 6777 6777
or
Dr Adam Reid FACEM
Director of Emergency Medicine Training
adam.reid@ths.tas.gov.au
Telephone: (03) 6777 6777
Respecting diversity is the foundation of everything that Department of Health do. This allows us to instil trust and collaborate through honest and fair communication and helps cultivate an environment of growth and innovation. We strongly encourage applicants from key communities including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people living with disabilities.
Please note applications from recruitment agencies will not be accepted.