Key Responsibilities

• Provision of anaesthetic services for patients having surgical, medical, obstetric or investigational procedures, including continuous monitoring during such procedures.
• Pre-operative assessment and early post-operative care of patients.
• Supervision of anaesthesia trainees and other staff as appropriate.
• Supervision of Recovery Room patients.
• Provision of clinic services for assessment and preparation of day-surgery patients, day-of-surgery admission patients and other patients as necessary.
• Acute resuscitation services for medical, surgical and trauma emergencies.
• Other clinical services as may be necessary and appropriate to the specialty

Requirements for this role

• Eligible for registration by the Medical Board of Australia.
• Fellowship of the Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists or equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience in Specialist Anaesthetics at a senior level
• Demonstrated contemporary knowledge of professional issues and trends in Anaesthetics.
• Highly developed communication, interpersonal, negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to clinical governance within healthcare.
• Current knowledge of legislative obligations for Equal Opportunity, Disability Services and Occupational Safety and Health, and how these impact on employment and service delivery.
• Eligible for or in possession of a current C or C-A class driver’s licence.

Desirable

1. Significant experience in rural and remote Anaesthetic provision.

2. Sound understanding of remote area health service provision.

Remuneration Package

• A$295,757- $385,515 pa
• Pension benefits
• Relocation package
• Excellent CME and career development opportunities