AddressWe love Launceston. Let us show you why!
As the first rays of sunlight catch the towering dolerite boulders beside you, you enjoy a deep breath of the fresh air. Thanks to the mighty South Esk River as it carves its way down Cataract Gorge, you are re-invigorated before heading in for a shift at LGH. A positive energy permeates your work as friendly faces herald your arrival. You are reminded of the wonderful human scale of Launceston which makes life and work so rewarding.
(image) The Emergency Department A 43 bed unit opened in 2012, with an annual attendance of 45,000, a 30% admission rate and approximately 20% paediatric caseload. As the referral hospital for the entire north of Tasmania 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. The role: Provision of quality, timely clinical care to all patients attending the Emergency Department (ED). Collaboration throughout the organisation to ensure seamless care across the patient journey. Bring pride, passion, skill and enthusiasm to the ED. Training: As an LGH ED Registrar, you will be immersed in personalised learning opportunities. The members of our FACEM group enthusiastically share their expertise. LGH ED has ACEM accreditation for 24 months of Emergency Training, including paediatric logbook. We have an ED Special Skill Ultrasound training position, a 6-month anaesthetics rotation and the possibility of ICU and medical speciality rotations. Launceston General Hospital ED is also accredited with both GP colleges, RACGP and ACRRM, for ED advanced skills placements and offers the ACEM EMD, EMC and EMAD qualifications. Trainee Feedback “It felt like the Launceston General Hospital ED is a cohesive team. 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 Launceston General ED.” Registrar 2022 “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 2020 “The best part of working at Launceston General Hospital 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 and many opportunities to tailor my training to my own needs.” Registrar 2022 Local Attractions Located in central northern Tasmania, Launceston is your gateway to exploring the island. Experience 4 distinct seasons and enjoy beautiful local vineyards, fresh seafood and produce, explore orchards and berry farms and pristine empty beaches in national parks. Or be adventurous with your pick of world-class mountain biking, kayaking, climbing or hiking and a ski resort all within an hour of Launceston. Tasmania: For the foodies: If mountain biking is your thing: Details of Appointment Multiple Fixed Term, full time, day worker (with on call) position working 76 hours per fortnight plus 10 hours protected training time, commencing from 3 February 2025 until 2 February 2026*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 and part time vacancies.
Salary:
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $131,000 - $183,500 per annum, pro rata + 11% superannuation + access to salary packaging
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
Eligibility:
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
- General or Limited Registration with the Medical Board of Australia
*Registration/licences that are essential requirements of this role must remain current and valid at all times whilst employed in this role and the status of these may be checked at any time during employment. It is the employee’s responsibility to ensure that registration/licences remain current and to advise the Employer if their circumstances change. This includes notifying the Employer if a registration/licence is revoked, cancelled or has its conditions altered.
Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
- Evidence of current Advanced Life Support or equivalent Emergency Life Support course certification and up-to-date resuscitation skills
- Engagement in a relevant training program, such as ACEM/FACCRM/EMC/EMD or equivalent qualifications
The Head of the State Service has determined that the person nominated for this job is to satisfy a pre‑employment check before taking up the appointment, on promotion or transfer. The following checks are to be conducted:
- Conviction checks in the following areas:
- Crimes of violence
- sex related offences
- serious drug offences
- crimes involving dishonesty
- Identification check
- Disciplinary action in previous employment check.
Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated Documents
We encourage you to review the Applicant Guide, Statement of Duties, prior to applying for an overview of the duties, program, selection process and selection criteria.
Statement of Duties
Applicant Guide
How to Apply
Apply Online. Please click the "Apply" button on this screen. This ensures important questions about you are answered.
You will be prompted to complete a 1-2 page application outlining your experience, skills and knowledge as they relate to the attached Statement of Duties.
Please note:
- We do not require a separate statement addressing the selection criteria in the Statement of Duties.
- All attachments must be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Referee details are submitted as part of the online application so make sure you have the contact details of two referees before applying.
For more information
Dr Fiona Cowan
Position: Staff Specialist Emergency Department
Phone: (03) 6777 6***
Dr Adam Reid
Position: Staff Specialist Emergency Department
Phone: (03) 6777 6***
Important information
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The Department of Health values workforce diversity and recognises the value each person offers which is shaped by their unique characteristics, background, experiences, knowledge, skills, values and perspectives.
