We are seeking a Consultant Geriatrician to join a friendly multidisciplinary team who are passionate about delivering holistic health care to the older people of Rockhampton and the surrounding areas in Central Queensland - a region located very close to the Capricorn Coast and beautiful white sandy beaches.
- Fantastic family living in subtropical Queensland
- Competitive package (circa AUD$320k to AUD$398k), dep on exp
- SAGE Unit includes 16 Sub-Acute beds & 11 Interim Care beds
- Be part of the Geriatrics & General Medicine on call, as required
- Teaching Hospital and main hospital for the region
- Just a 1 hour flight to Brisbane
You will work within an interdisciplinary team, including the Nurse Unit Manager (inpatient services) and the Program Coordinator (Day Hospital, Ambulatory, Outreach Services), to deliver a quality service, which may entail clinical care for inpatients within the Sub Acute Geriatric Evaluation Unit, or supporting the Transition Care Program (residential), or participating in the Geriatric Medicine outreach programme delivering specialist clinical services to smaller satellite hospitals elsewhere in the region (outreach/ telehealth).
As this role will be involved in all stages of the patient care journey, establishing and developing relationships with carers and community groups will be essential to the continuation of delivering holistic health care.
In addition to your significant knowledge, skills and expertise in Geriatric Medicine, you will also have experience working in an interdisciplinary team environment; an interest in medical education and teaching, and in providing supervision and education to junior medical staff, medical students and other clinical staff. You will also take a proactive approach to maintaining your own professional development and will be keen to be involved in continuous quality improvement initiatives.
Ideally you will hold FRACP (or equivalent specialist qualification), and be registered or eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia. Additional experience of working in remote and rural communities would be advantageous.
The Hospital
The 227-bed Hospital provides services to a local population of 65,000 (regional catchment area is approx. 250,000) and also supports smaller satellite hospitals within its catchment area. It is the main hospital for the region. Specialist Medical Services offered include: Geriatric Medicine, General Medicine, Gastroenterology, Orthopaedics, Emergency Medicine, Cardiology, Renal Medicine, Palliative Care, Psychiatry, Rehabilitation, Geriatric Medicine, Paediatrics, General Surgery, ENT, Obstetrics and Gynaecology, Intensive Care and Anaesthetics. There are also a range of clinical services provided on a visiting basis from tertiary hospitals in Queensland.
The Hospital provides training for Medical Students participating in University of Queensland – Central Queensland Rural Clinical School, and has links with the Central Queensland University for Nursing and Health Studies.
The Location
Rockhampton is known as the “beef capital of Australia” – a nod to the cattle industry, which plays an important part in the local and national economy. The town’s colonial history can be seen in its palm tree-lined streets and grand old heritage buildings, which hark back to its Gold Rush days – some of which have been lovingly restored to give the city a real ‘aussie’ charm, creating a real sense of community.
The region offers a superb lifestyle and a healthy family environment with a range of cultural, recreational and sporting activities. Real estate prices are affordable with a choice of town, coast or country living. Stroll along the river, drive out to the coast exploring the many beaches, discover Carnarvon National Park, or spend time enjoying the galleries and botanic gardens - the lifestyle is peaceful and serene here. You will have access to water sports, the best steak Queensland has to offer, and of course, the Great Barrier Reef for some fabulous deep sea diving.
Brisbane is just a short 1 hour flight from Rockhampton’s local airport.
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