A rewarding opportunity for a Staff Specialist in Emergency Medicine to join a well-supported and progressive Department of Emergency Medicine across the North West Regional Hospital (NWRH) and Mersey Community Hospital (MCH) in Tasmania.
Tasmania’s North West Coast offers an exceptional quality of life with a genuine work/life balance. Servicing a population of approximately 116,000, the region combines breath - taking natural landscapes with vibrant local communities. The rugged coastline, national parks and outdoor lifestyle sit alongside strong agricultural and emerging industrial sectors. With convenient air and sea connections to mainland Australia – including flights from Devonport to Melbourne in under an hour – the North West Coast offers accessibility without compromising lifestyle.
The Department of Emergency Medicine manages two busy Emergency Departments located approximately 50km apart, each seeing around 30,000 presentations per annum. The North West Regional Hospital is the regional trauma centre with inpatient general medicine, surgery, orthopaedics, paediatrics, obstetrics and gynaecology, ICU and mental health services. The Mersey Community Hospital is a subacute facility with general medicine and inpatient rehabilitation services. Both sites provide 24-hour pathology and on-call radiology and operate a VST telemedicine stroke program.
Remuneration Package Highlights
- Total Package of up to $620k
- North West Allowance in lieu of private practice of 35%
- North West Recruitment and Retention allowance of 20%
- Professional Development Allowance of up to $16,480
- Fully maintained vehicle or allowance in lieu, up to $28,389
- 12% tax free employer paid pension contribution/superannuation
Community Highlights
- The North West Coast services a population of approximately 116,000 and offers an enviable coastal and rural lifestyle with strong community connections.
- A diverse range of housing options is available, from coastal homes and rural properties to modern family residences in established townships.
- The region provides excellent schooling options and strong local health and community infrastructure.
- Accessible transport links including Devonport Airport and Spirit of Tasmania ferry services provide convenient access to mainland Australia.
Burnie
- Vibrant coastal city and home to North West Regional Hospital, offering beaches, waterfront living and direct flights to Melbourne from nearby Wynyard Airport.
- Strong community feel with excellent schools, cafés, arts scene and easy access to Cradle Mountain and the Tarkine wilderness.
Latrobe
- Charming historic town near Devonport and home to Mersey Community Hospital, known for its relaxed lifestyle and heritage character.
- Close to Devonport Airport and the Spirit of Tasmania ferry, with quality schools and convenient access to both coast and countryside.
Selection Criteria
- FACEM or equivalent , SIMG applicants already assessed by ACEM will be highly regarded.
- Excellent teamwork, collaborative and communication capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a multidisciplinary team, providing leadership, encouragement and inspiration.
- Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, and research.
- Ability to provide supervision to medical staff in the ED.
- Willingness and ability to undertake continuous quality improvement projects.
- An understanding of the importance of your job and the health service plays in the community.
- A commitment to ethical medical practice.
- Willingness to be on an on-call roster.
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