Consultant Anaesthetist (Senior Staff Specialist / Staff Specialist)Gladstone, Queensland | Coastal Lifestyle | High-Impact Regional PracticeThe OpportunityJoin a dynamic and expanding regional health service as a Consultant Anaesthetist at Gladstone Hospital.This is a hands-on, high-impact role offering broad clinical exposure, leadership opportunities, and genuine work-life balance in a well-supported regional setting.You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality anaesthetic and perioperative care while contributing to service development, teaching, and clinical governance.As a Consultant Anaesthetist, you will:Provide anaesthetic services across a broad case mix including:General surgeryOrthopaedicsObstetrics & gynaecologyEndoscopy and procedural listsDental and investigative servicesLead pre-anaesthetic assessment clinicsDeliver care to high-acuity patients, including HDU ward roundsProvide advanced procedural care including:Airway managementVentilatory supportCentral venous accessAcute and perioperative pain managementCoordinate patient transfers with Retrieval Services QueenslandParticipate in the on-call and after-hours rosterContribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvementMentor and supervise junior doctors and medical studentsThe HospitalGladstone Hospital is a modern 70-bed regional facility delivering a comprehensive range of services:Emergency, General Medicine & SurgeryObstetrics,
Maternity & PaediatricsCoronary Care & High Dependency UnitOrthopaedics, Medical Imaging & PathologyPalliative Care and multidisciplinary allied health servicesThe hospital is supported by strong outreach and community programs, making it a key healthcare hub for the region.The LocationBased in Gladstone, a thriving coastal city offering:Gateway access to the Great Barrier Reef and Southern IslandsRelaxed coastal lifestyle with beaches and outdoor livingAffordable housing and short commutesFamily-friendly community with excellent local amenitiesStrong regional economy and infrastructureBroad and diverse clinical caseloadStrong team culture and supportive leadershipOpportunities for teaching, mentoring and career developmentWork-life balance in a coastal regional settingOpportunity to make a meaningful impact in regional healthcareFellowship of the Australian and New Zealand College of Anaesthetists (FANZCA) or equivalentEligible for Specialist Registration with AHPRAExperience at Consultant Anaesthetist levelCommitment to patient safety, teamwork, and clinical excellenceIMGs encouraged to apply, including:Substantially Comparable (ANZCA)UK / Ireland trained Anaesthetists (CCT)NZ-trained specialistsMake the MoveIf you're looking for a role that combines clinical variety, leadership prospect, and coastal lifestyle, this is a standout regional opportunity.
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