The Location:Synonymous with great food, wine, waterways and weather this is a fantastic location to spend a few months. This regional city boasts a diversity of cultural, outdoor and sporting activities seldom found anywhere else. Located only two hours north of Melbourne, the area features magnificent food and wine, glorious weather and all the attractions and activities you could imagine in a regional city. Restaurants abound throughout the region, offering an international taste experience to suit all palates.The Facility:This is a 280 bed acute and extended care facility which provides surgical, medical, paediatric, obstetrics and gynaecology, intensive care and psychiatry services as well as extended care and regional services. A high incidence of road accidents, skin cancer, farm injuries and work safety accidents occur in the region. Population numbers swell during the fruit harvest season when an estimated 10,000 itinerant workers from throughout Australia and overseas visit the region. Snake bites, cuts, scratches to the eyes from branches, injuries caused by falling from a fruit picking ladder and allergic reactions are among the most common conditions treated during the this period.
The Department:There are 7,800 surgical procedures, 1,200 deliveries and 34,000 Emergency Department presentations a year. The six general surgeons are supported by anaesthetists, orthopaedic surgeons, obstetricians and gynaecologists and a urologist, all of whom are resident locally. There is additional specialist surgical support from visiting surgeons; general medicine support from locally resident physicians with a range of subspecialty interests; plus registrars, HMOs, interns and specialist nursing staff. GVH is recognized by the RACS for advanced surgical training.
The Offer:In short this is one of the highest paying public sector General Surgeon positions in Australia. The overall package is higher than the public sector award in QLD and WA.You will work as part of a multidisciplinary surgical team and be supported by anaesthetists, orthopaedic surgeons, obstetricians and gynaecologists.The position will involve taking part in the on-call roster and dealing with a range of emergencies, elective operations and outpatient clinics.
The Requirements:- Current full registration with AHPRA
- Fellowship of the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons
To Apply:For more information or to express an interest in this position, please email a copy of your most up to date CV to rob@jonanjon.com or please contact me for a confidential discussion on 0431 390 075If you have any colleagues who may be interested in this opportunity, please feel free to forward this information on to them and benefit through our 'cash' rewards scheme.Jon & Jon Medical recruit to:· All medical specialties and sub-specialties· All medical seniorities and levels of clinical experience (junior doctors through to Specialists/GPs)· All contract types from Locum, Fixed Term through to Permanent Public Hospitals, Private Hospitals and General Practice(s)Therefore, no matter what you or your colleagues wish to achieve with your medical careers, we are confident we can help. Please don't hesitate to contact us with any queries about this or any other medical opportunities in Australasia.Why partner with Jon & Jon Medical?· A dedicated Consultant to cater to your specific needs· An Administration Team to deal with ALL credentialing & travel· Weekly payroll available· Short and long-term contracts available across Australia
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