Job Consultant Geriatrician, Queensland

Location Rockhampton, Australia Sector Medical & Nursing Salary Total remuneration package of up to $528,432, including a range of benefits and allowances

• Permanent full or part-time opportunity
• Generous salary sacrificing benefits
• Valuable and rewarding work in a beautiful, coastal region
• Permanent full or part-time opportunity
• Generous salary sacrificing benefits
• Valuable and rewarding work in a beautiful, coastal region

Where you’ll be working

You will be working within a Queensland health service that serves a growing population of approximately 250,000 people and treats more than 700,000 patients each year. You will be based at the 305-bed main referral hospital, in a newly established building boasting state-of-the-art medical equipment. The hospital has four operating theatres and two procedure rooms. The operating theatre complex is supported by an 8-bed Intensive Care / High Dependency Unit. This hospital has strong academic affiliations with University of Queensland and Central Queensland Rural Clinical School.

As Consultant Geriatrician, you will join a high performing and evolving multidisciplinary Geriatric team that delivers high quality care for aged and frail patients across acute, sub-acute, perioperative and community-based programs. You will contribute to the full scope of geriatric services, supported by a friendly and experienced department. You will be involved in the management of complex behavioural patients, consultation services across the health service, leading complex patient journey / discharge planning activities and participating in the Orthogeriatric service. You will have the opportunity to initiate and participate in research, evaluation and evidence-based treatment and care. You will also have the opportunity to share your knowledge and skills by actively engaging in the teaching of students, medical staff, nursing staff, allied health staff, and other health care professionals.

Where you’ll be living

This region of Central Queensland is rich with heritage and history. With cosmopolitan conveniences in a contemporary riverside setting, you will be living a picturesque Australian dream. The region boasts world-class biking trails, an abundance of natural landscapes and a lower cost of living. Local attractions include the famous Fitzroy River, Mt. Archer and the Southern Great Barrier Reef. Here, you will experience a thriving community in a truly laid-back lifestyle that values culture and diversity. Brisbane is only an hour flight away, with a local airport at your doorstep.

Salary information

Consultant Geriatricians can expect a total remuneration package of up to $528,432, including a range of benefits and allowances.

Requirements

Fellowship of the Royal Australian College of Physicians (FRACP) or equivalent.

About us

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