Senior Medical Officer (Obstetrics) - Weipa, Queensland

 

Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service, Weipa Hospital

Comprising salary between $176,802 - $258,910 p.a., employer contribution to superannuation (up to 12.75%) and annual leave loading (17.5%).

Make a valued contribution towards implementing a low risk birthing service at the Weipa Integrated Health Service.  You will work collaboratively with the Midwifery Group Practice to deliver patient centred, high quality and culturally safe antenatal, post-natal and, soon, intrapartum care for the women and families of the Western Cape.

Professional and personal motivators!

As a medical practitioner working in Weipa, your expertise, skills and dedication play a crucial role in providing quality care and ensuring positive outcomes for patients across the Torres and Cape.

You'll work in diverse and supportive environments that offer attractive lifestyle opportunities and experiences, enabling you to make valuable contributions to small communities. These communities will help you grow, connect, learn and create life-defining experiences that will shape who you are as a health professional and a person.

If you make the move to a Torres and Cape remote location, you may be eligible for up to $70,000 in relocation benefits. Please refer to the guideline located on the Attraction Incentives website to view eligibility and conditions.

Professional and personal qualities TCHHS are looking for:

  • Demonstrated competence and capability in primary rural medical practice (particularly hospital-based practice and/or primary health) and in the relevant advanced skill(s) if appointed as a Rural Generalist or Provisional Fellow.
  • Demonstrated ability to function in a multidisciplinary team and to provide leadership within the team.

Refer to role description for  Torres and Cape HHS Values  - Courage | Accountability | Respect | Engage - available via the 'More information and apply' link below.

Requirements for the role:

  • Hold registration as a Medical Practitioner with the Medical Board of Australia.
  • The position requires the incumbent to undergo the credentialing and scope of clinical practice process in accordance with TCHHS policy.
     

Enquiries:
Dr John Hall – (07) 4082 3900

Job ad reference:
TC553992

More information and apply:
Please click here

Closing date:
Friday 24 May 2024