The Role:
We are seeking a Consultant Anaesthetist to join a friendly regional Hospital, ONLY 200km’s away from MELBOURNE! An opportunity to work in a high capability rural health service providing safe quality care to patients in a broad catchment population of over 85,000 people. 

IMG’s who have been assessed as substantially comparable can be supported for peer review.

1 hour to ski slopes
2.5 hours to Melbourne
Work/life balance
Supportive team

The Consultant Anaesthetist provides anaesthetic services for a range of elective surgical specialities for the population of Central and Eastern Gippsland and operates within a multidisciplinary team. They provide services across inpatient, perioperative and emergency settings.

In conjunction with the Head of Unit Anaesthetics and Director Medical Services, the position holder participates in a 24/7 roster to provide emergency services including anaesthetic services for emergency surgery, procedural expertise (e.g Intubation and vascular access) and support for CCU and resuscitation services such as a Medical Emergency Team (MET) and Code Blue calls.

The Location:
Some of the most diverse natural landscapes in the world. From snow-capped mountains, rolling green hills and temperate rain forest to white beaches, winding waterways and rugged coastlines, The Region is a wonderland for nature lovers, walk under giant ferns in ancient rain forests, stand under magnificent waterfalls, and look out over the ocean from wind-swept beaches and cliff tops.

Walk along the endless expanse Beach, cruise around the Lakes, the largest and most beautiful network of inland waterways in Australia.

Skills & Qualifications required:
Mandatory
Primary medical qualification registered or registrable with the Medical Board of Australia
Fellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetics (or assessment by the college that the position holder is suitable for the position)

The Benefits:

1. A generous remuneration package including salary packaging and relocation support is available to the right person.
2. Opportunities for education, research, and staff training
3. Assistance with relocation expenses to the successful applicant