Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist in Anaesthesia - Lismore Base Hospital

Part-Time or Full Time Staff Specialist or Visiting Medical Officer
Flexibility and Choice is yours Work Life Balance is not a dream but a reality!!

Employment Type:  Visiting Medical Officer or Staff Specialist - Permanent Part or Full Time
Staff Specialist Remuneration:  $262,376 - $323,777 per annum full time equivalent depending on experience

VMO Remuneration: As per NSW Health applicable VMO remuneration rates
Hours Per Week:  Up to 40 hours per week
Requisition ID: REQ531702

Remuneration as a Senior Staff Specialist will be considered and is subject to CE ApprovalWe welcome applications from Trainees who will attain Fellowship within the Clinical Year Click on the following link to apply for a Permanent Part or Full Time Staff Specialist Position - Apply via eCredentialClick on the following link to apply for a Visiting Medical Officer (Flexible Hours) Position - Apply via eCredential

What you'll be doing

Where you'll be working

Lismore Base Hospital is a regional referral, Level 5 base hospital providing a wide range of health services to residents in Northern NSW.  These services include a state-of-the-art Operating Theatre Suite, Intensive Care/Cardiac Care Unit, General Medical and Surgical Wards, Womens Care Unit, Paediatric Unit, Renal Unit, Emergency Department, Medical Imaging department and Cardiac Catheter Laboratory.  Mental Health Inpatient Units, the North Coast Cancer Institute, Pathology, Pain Management Clinic, and Specialist Outpatient Clinics are also located on the Lismore Base Hospital campus.   Lismore Base Hospital multi-million-dollar redevelopment has recently been completed.  For more information see Lismore Base Hospital Redevelopment.

Lismore and other NNSWLHD Hospitals and facilities are located in an area also known as the Rainbow Region, this area is blessed with stunning waterfalls, fertile farming land, artistic villages and relaxed seaside communities. Close to the Ballina & Byron Shires which include some of Australia’s most famous surf breaks and holiday destinations, while the hinterland is rich with vibrant communities and mouth-watering local produce.  Whether you’re looking for a relaxing tree-change, a family destination or an adventure, the Richmond Region has something to suit every lifestyle.    

For more information on our hospitals please visit Northern NSW Local Health District - Hospitals 

Northern NSW Local Health District embraces the diverse skills and perspectives that our people bring to the workplace. We foster inclusiveness and diversity to help us deliver quality care to our community.

NNSWLHD is committed to reconciliation and strongly encourages Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people to apply for this position. All applications from Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people will be viewed most favourably.  For help with your application to this role visit NSW Government – Stepping Up, our online recruitment resource for Aboriginal people.

Please note, to apply for this position you must be an Australian citizen or permanent resident, or be able to independently, legally live and work in Australia.  For more information, please see Australian Government – Department of Home Affairs

A current valid NSW Working with Children Check is a requirement of this position. Visit NSW Government – Office of the Children’s Guardian for more information.

Selection Criteria

1. Eligible for registration with the Medical Board of Australia as a Specialist Anaesthetist, and/or specialist international medical graduate pathways. 
2. Demonstrated recent clinical experience in Anaesthesia and be able to provide comprehensive anaesthesia services within all hospitals of the Networks' Surgical Services. This includes, elective, emergency, acute pain and perioperative services, inclusive of an extensive practice in regional anaesthesia and the applicant must demonstrate skills in this area.
3. Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide leadership of a team.
4. Demonstrated effective clinical communication through the use of information technology and written, verbal and interpersonal skills.
5. Demonstrated commitment to teaching, continuing education, research and quality improvement.
6. Availability and willing to participate in an on-call roster and to respond on site within a reasonable time.