Registrar (Paediatrics)

Why North West Tasmania?Living in North West Tasmania you will experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, world-renowned food and wine, wild and beautiful landscapes, a relaxed island lifestyle, and a fascinating history. Very affordable lifestyle with fantastic properties in idyllic locations at a fraction of the cost compared to Australia's capital cities. Living in Tasmania offers you access to prime organic produce, true farmers' markets, a multitude of food festivals and so much more.Make It Tasmania is your link to the state to sample our lifestyle, unique places, culture, fabulous food, affordable housing, jobs and business opportunities, please visitThe ServiceThe Tasmanian Health Service - North West region encompasses two hospitals, the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH), in Burnie and the Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Latrobe. We are currently seeking applications for Registrars (Paediatrics) to work across the North West region.The NWRH is a modern facility that provides acute care facilities for residents of the North West region of Tasmania. It is a University Teaching Hospital for the Rural Clinical School of the University of Tasmania.Our registrars are actively involved in ward rounds and patient assessment and management and find they are well prepared for further registrar training opportunities.The role:The successful applicant will be responsible for the day-to-day management of inpatients at the NWRH, including neonates in the special care nursery and postnatal ward. Outpatients' duties include participating and conducting multi discipline Paediatric clinics. The successful applicant is also required to attend to referrals from the emergency department across both sites and to attend deliveries in labour ward and theatre at the NWRH. Additional responsibilities include teaching and supervision of junior staff and medical students, participation in the academic program and clinical governance activities.Note: - Please refer to the Statement of Duties for all the selection criteria of this position to address in your application.Details of AppointmentFixed Term full time, shift worker position working 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from July 2024 until July 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

• Current Working with Children Registration

Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable: * Current Driver's LicenceThe 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
• serious traffic offences (delete if not required)
• Identification check
• Disciplinary action in previous employment check.

Download the Statement of Duties and any Associated DocumentsWe 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 DutiesApplicant GuideHow to ApplyApply 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.
• Please note only approved agencies as per Contract Advice DoH-6020 may apply to the position.
• 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 informationMike BaranPosition: Administrative Support Officer
Phone: (03) 6478 5462
E-mail: michael.baran@ths.tas.gov.auImportant informationThe email account you provide when submitting job applications will be used in correspondence to you. It is important that this is kept up to date and monitored regularly.To update your email address (or contact number), log in to and look for “Existing applicant login” where you can update your detailsThe 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.