Department of Medicine
Lifespan, Medical & Critical Care Services
Mackay Hospital and Health Service
Remuneration:
Remuneration value up to $514,452 p.a. comprising salary between $9,360.20 p.a. - $9,924.00 p.a. (L25 - L27), or remuneration value up to $470,780 p.a. comprising salary between $7,827.20 p.a. - $9,091.70 p.a. (L18-L24) or remuneration value up to $411,266 p.a. comprising salary between $7,827.20 p.a. - $8,875.80 p.a. (L18-L23) employer superannuation contribution (up to 12.75%), annual leave loading (17.5%), attraction and retention incentive allowance, professional development allowance, professional development leave 3.6 weeks p.a., professional indemnity cover, plus overtime and on-call allowances.
About the Mackay Region
Mackay is a vibrant regional centre in tropical North Queensland, servicing a population of over 180,000. The Mackay Isaac Whitsunday Region has a thriving economy that includes a diverse range of tourism, agriculture, industry, mining, education and health industries.
Mackay provides relaxed and comfortable rural and coastal living opportunities, only an hour flight from Brisbane and a short distance to the Whitsunday Islands and the Great Barrier Reef. The tropical climate is ideal for outdoor living with beautiful beaches and a spectacular natural environment nearby. Families are well serviced by a choice of high-quality schools and a wide range of sporting clubs with excellent facilities.
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About the Specialist Palliative Care Services Unit
The MHHS Specialist Palliative Care Service (SPCS) aims to improve the quality of life for patients and their families facing the problems associated with life-limiting illness. This can be achieved through the prevention and relief of suffering by means of early identification and treatment of pain and other problems, in the physical, psychological and spiritual domains. The SPCS seeks to: * Provide holistic patient-centred care for patients with life-limiting illness across the care continuum
- Provide specialist Palliative Care for patients with life-limiting illness which are needs-based regardless of diagnosis or prognosis
- Address the specialist Palliative Care needs of patients and their families for the duration of their illness trajectory
- Provide multidisciplinary care in a reliable and efficient manner
Enquiries: Dr Tim Krivitsky, Clinical Director Medicine (07) 4885 7952
Job Ad Reference: MK545773
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Closing Date: Ongoing