We are seeking suitable applicants for available Emergency Medicine Registrar positions at the Royal Hobart Hospital for 2024. Both junior and more senior registrar positions are available. If you are interstate or overseas this could be your chance of a lifetime to experience what it is to be Tasmanian.To be Tasmanian is to value quality over quantity. We create, preserve and protect the unusual. With quiet confidence, with passion and perseverance, we pursue the extraordinary. Could you be Tasmanian?Your leadership path could take you anywhere. What's different about Tasmania is our culture and lifestyle. Here, you will be encouraged to be your authentic self, to share your wisdom with our emerging generation of medical doctors, and in doing so, find your purpose.Our remoteness helps drive a culture of invention and human connection, which feels both old-fashioned and… like the only future worth pursuing. Here in Tasmania, you'll be spoilt for choice when it comes to breathtaking coastlines, National Parks or award-winning restaurants or bars.Some people surf in the early mornings and go fly fishing on weekends or take photography classes, write novels, sell preserves at the weekly farmers' markets, learn to mountain bike. They take part in the community, volunteering and serving on boards. And their spouses and children have similar opportunities to thrive in a quieter, safer, more adventurous place.After a hard day at work, you can get on your bike or put on your boots and “tell it to the mountain” in minutes, not hours.Something is happening here, and you're invited to be part of it.It's not where you were born. It's who you are, and who you want to be. Be Tasmanian.The Role of the Registrar - Emergency DepartmentBased in the scenic waterfront area of Hobart, Tasmania, as one of our Registrars you'll provide emergency care to patients attending the Emergency Department (ED) at the Royal Hobart Hospital (RHH).You will be encouraged to be yourself, to learn, to grow and to develop meaning in your work. The on-the-ground experience you'll gain throughout the year with us will set in motion a career pathway to choose your own adventure! Whether you choose critical care specialities, or General Practice, your practical and academic experiences at the Royal Hobart Hospital will empower your future.The education program is highly valued within the department and runs as a full day each fortnight. Registrars are specifically rostered to these days to avoid clinical demands interfering with their attendance. In addition to the whole-cohort education program, there are separate and dedicated preparation programs for the ACEM primary and fellowship examinations.Rostering is flexible to help maintain a work-life balance. We are very understanding of the importance of time outside of work and can accommodate part-time needs.You will be joining a department dedicated to the wellbeing of its staff, exemplified by winning the ACEM Wellbeing Award in 2022 for our numerous wellbeing strategies embedded in our daily work practices.The Emergency Department provides opportunities for you to gain additional qualifications in Emergency Medicine, such as:
- Emergency Medicine Certificate
- Emergency Medicine Diploma / Advanced Diploma
- Extended Skills Training for GP Trainees
- Advanced Specialised Training for ACCRM Trainees
- Extensive salary packaging options
- Excellent leave benefits (including professional development leave)
- Mentoring and support with an inclusive and well-respected team
- Diverse career pathways and professional development
- Collaborative relationships with a range of professionals across multiple disciplines
- Award winning health and wellbeing programs (Our onsite ED therapy dog Teddy, can't wait to meet you!)
- Relocation assistance available to approved appointees
- Visa sponsorship and support for families for overseas applicants.
ED - Specialist
ED - Deputy Director Workforce and RecruitmentAbout the Royal Hobart HospitalThe Royal Hobart Hospital is the tertiary referral hospital in Tasmania and the principal teaching hospital for the University of Tasmania School of Medicine. The hospital provides all general and specialty medical and surgical services as well as paediatrics, obstetrics and psychiatry. It is also the state's tertiary trauma centre.The Emergency Department (ED) provides a tertiary level service for people with illness or injury 24 hours a day 7 days per week. Our busy ED provides care for
75,000 patients annually with an admission rate of more than 35% and a paediatric case load of 20%.The RHH Emergency Department has a co-located Emergency Medical Unit (EMU) which is a short stay ward for patients requiring a brief hospital stay (generally less than 24 hours). The EMU has 28 short-stay beds operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a high turnover ward environment and a variety of clinical presentations.The health demographics of the Tasmanian population means you'll get to work with a greatly differing population, often more unwell, with more advanced pathology. We have a specialised and highly dedicated allied health team based in the ED to ensure alternated pathways to hospital admission are fully utilised.The RHH Emergency Department is a fast-paced and energetic environment and there are opportunities for staff to be involved in a variety of projects, clinical and research opportunities.Salary$131,000 - 183,500 per annum pro rata base salary per annum plus superannuation
- Salary range is in accordance with Medical Practitioners Agreement 2022
- General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
- Current Tasmanian Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements).
1. Conviction checks in the following areas:
a) Crimes of Violence
b) Sex Related Offences
c) Serious Drug Offences
d) Crimes involving dishonesty2. Identification check
3. Disciplinary action in previous employment checkDownload the Statement of Duties and Associated DocumentsHow to apply?Only online applications will be considered for this Campaign.You are NOT required to address the selection criteria within the Statement of Duties.You are required to submit an up to date CV, a cover letter outlining career goals and your suitability for the position.Please click the Apply Now button.PLEASE NOTE: Applications submitted by an Agency on behalf of an applicant will not be considered at this time.For further information please contact:Dr Paul Bremner
Emergency Specialist
Royal Hobart HospitalFor further information regarding the application process if required, please contact -Marita Eccles
Medical Staffing Unit
Royal Hobart HospitalBetter health and quality of life around Tasmania.
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