Department of Health
Hospitals & Primary Care - Hospitals Nth
Launceston General Hospital
Applications must be submitted by Monday 31 August, *******:55 PM
Monday 31 August, *******:55 PM AEST
Award/Classification:
Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement ****, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
$138,978 to $194,675 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Work within Launceston General Hospital's Perioperative Medicine team to optimise surgical outcomes through inpatient and preoperative care.
The Team
Launceston General Hospital is a tertiary hospital in Northern Tasmania servicing the north and north-west of the state.
All our services work closely together to focus on delivering excellence in healthcare to achieve improved outcomes for our consumers, our workforce, and the Tasmanian community.
The Perioperative Medicine team includes a Perioperative Physician, Perioperative Registrar, and Perioperative CNCs who work closely together to provide shared care to surgical inpatients and outpatients.
The Role
Function at the level of a senior medical registrar, providing a consultative service to surgical inpatients and working closely with surgical teams and patients to optimise medical comorbidities, undertake detailed risk assessments, and support shared decision-making.
Assist in the High Risk Preoperative Clinic, assessing patients prior to major elective surgery alongside anaesthetist and physiotherapy colleagues.
Attend surgical Medical Emergency Team calls and liaise with the Intensive Care Unit team.
Participate in after-hours General Medicine rosters as required.
Assist with the supervision and education of junior medical staff within surgical units.
You will need
Collaborative approach and ability to work in a multidisciplinary team.
Experience in relevant clinical areas such as General Medicine, Intensive Care, or Anaesthetics would be highly regarded.
Why Tasmania
The Department of Health Tasmania oversees various hospitals across the state, including the Royal Hobart Hospital, Launceston General Hospital, Northwest Regional Hospital, and Mersey Community Hospital, as well as district hospitals and ambulance services.
Additionally, it provides community health, mental health, and primary healthcare services to the Tasmanian community through more than 300 sites.
Tasmania, Australia's only island state,



offers unparalleled natural beauty and a luxurious lifestyle.
Pursuing your health career in Tasmania's public health system means building strong connections with colleagues and patients.
It also means embracing a lifestyle where you can enjoy extraordinary experiences outside of work while making a significant impact on the community during work.
Fixed term full time, day worker (with on-call) position, working up to 76 hours per fortnight, commencing from 1 February **** until 6 February ****.
You will receive 10 hours of paid, protected training time per fortnight, pro rata.
*notwithstanding hours to be negotiated with the successful applicant
Applicants should note that, for a period of twelve months from the date of publication, this selection process may be used to fill subsequent or similar full time, part time and casual vacancies.
Medical Practitioner Level 5 - 11 $138,978 - $194,675 per annum, pro rata + 12% superannuation + access to salary packaging
In addition, the following allowances and benefit, calculated on the salaried incremental point may be available:
Salary packaging options include a range of benefits like living expenses up to $9,010 and $2,650 in meals and entertainment every year
North and North-West Tasmania Recruitment and Retention Allowance of $10,000 per annum, paid fortnightly
Travel and relocation assistance support is available
Professional development and accelerated pathways.
A range of leave entitlements, including study leave and Professional Development Support.
Fitness Passport – You, and your family can access 40+ fitness facilities across Tasmania for just $***** per week per person, or $***** for a family.
other allowances as applicable.
More information about our Employee Advantages can be found here
Successful applicants will be required to meet the essential criteria:
General or limited registration with the Medical Board of Australia
Current Working with Children Registration (where applicable and as determined by individual position requirements)




Applicants should note the following criteria are desirable:
Over 2 years post-graduate clinical experience in related fields
Studying for or the possession of the relevant post-graduate qualifications.
The desire to specialise in a related specialty.
Note: Please refer to the Application Guide for more information of pre-employment check.
Applicants who require further information are encouraged to contact the Contact person for detailed information about the vacancy.
Name:Telena Kerkham
Position:Staff Specialist/Senior Staff Specialist
Phone number: ************
Email address: ******
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Medical Practitioners (Tasmanian State Service) Award/Agreement ****, Medical Practitioner Level 5-11 (Registrar/Senior Registrar)
$138,978 to $194,675 per annum
Employment type:
Fixed-term, full-time
Region:
North
Location:
LGH Charles Street, Launceston
Work within Launceston General Hospital's Perioperative Medicine team to optimise surgical outcomes through inpatient and preoperative care.
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